From: Pletcher filly Rags to Riches takes the Belmont Stakes

By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY
ELMONT, N.Y. — Rags to Riches rocks!

The street-tough filly outslugged Preakness champion Curlin by a head in an unforgettable stretch duel Saturday to become the first filly to triumph in the Belmont Stakes since 1905.

“I just had so much confidence in this filly; I always felt she could do it,” said jubilant co-owner Michael Tabor. “I have a lot of respect for Curlin, but I felt she was better than anything.

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