Dark Thunder wins Belmont feature
June 22, 2011NEW YORK (AP) - Dark Thunder, the 4-5 favorite, drew off to a 21/4-length win over Starforaday on Wednesday in the $52,920 allowance feature at Belmont Park.
John Velazquez was aboard for trainer Todd Pletcher as the 4-year-old gelding improved to 3 for 5. The time was 1:09.54 for the six furlongs.
Dark Thunder paid $3.70, $2.80 and $2.10. Starforaday returned $5 and $2.50 while My Golden Opinion paid $2.40 to show.