Bill Mott added, "Our horse hadn't been out in seven weeks, which neither had the winner of the Dwyer (Fly Down). I thought our horse would probably improve to just having had the race. I think he had been dormant for seven weeks, and I think he does a little better with a little more racing. The race, obviously, moved him forward. You saw the result today. He got a nice clean trip today. Didn't have to check. You know, Mike gave him a nice, smooth ride."
2010 Belmont Stakes Results
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
The Belmont Stakes trophy presentation
The 2010 Belmont Stakes trophy presentation with jockey Mike Smith and trainer Bill Mott holding up the trophy.
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Elliott Walden said, "I'd like to say we would have done the right thing by the horse, which we did by showing patience, but, you know, the Derby does crazy things to you. It was fortunate that we had the other options with Super Saver and Rule and American Lion and Endorsement at the time. It's just been a great spring."
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- Drosselmeyer in the paddock
- Second place finisher Fly Down
- Third place finisher First Dude
- Beaten favorite Ice Box
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