For the first time since 1882, a New York-bred horse has won the biggest horse race in New York state. Tiz The Law, a heavy favorite to win the Belmont Stakes – the first leg of the 2020 Triple Crown after the coronavirus pandemic forced a change in the schedule – and jockey Manuel Franco ran a perfect race in the shortened 1 1/8 mile stakes.
At a quiet Belmont Park that had no fans in attendance, Tiz The Law took control of the race at the top of the stretch and ran away from the field, eventually winning by a margin of four lengths ahead of Dr. Post and Max Player.
The next leg of the Triple Crown will be the 2020 Kentucky Derby, which is scheduled for September 5th.
