Gronkowski (The Horse) Finishes Second In Belmont Stakes
ELMONT, N.Y. (CBS/AP) – Gronkowski the horse finished second at the Belmont Stakes Saturday afternoon, as Justify won the Triple Crown.
The horse, part owned and named after star Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, was in last place early in the race, but stormed back towards the front at the end, finishing just under two lengths behind Justify.
Gronkowski, a heavy underdog at 24-to-1 odds to win the Belmont, returned $13.80 and $7. Rob Gronkowski was at the race, in the stands cheering on his horse.
Witness history!
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 9, 2018
Justify becomes the 13th horse to win the #TripleCrown! Watch the full #BelmontStakes race replay, presented by @rocketmortgage. pic.twitter.com/NA6MkfWBdY
Rob Gronkowski was at the race, in the stands cheering on his horse.
live look at Gronkowski watching Gronkowski pic.twitter.com/Tin4WRxZDj
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 9, 2018
Justify became the 13th horse to sweep the Triple Crown, having already won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
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