Longines Race of the Week: Tapwrit takes Belmont Stakes glory

The latest Longines Race of the Week comes from the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York – the third jewel of the Triple Crown.

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Tapwrit hangs on to win Belmont Stakes

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In the absence of Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming and Preakness champion Cloud Computing, the powerful and fresh Tapwrit cruised to the title in 1 ½-mile Test of Champions in a thrilling race.

Tapwrit, trained by Todd Pletcher, was ridden to glory by Jose Ortiz. It was Pletcher’s third Belmont Stakes win, while Ortiz secured his maiden triumph.

Don’t miss complete coverage in Horse Excellence this Tuesday at 23:40 BST on E1.

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