WHAT joy there was in the press following the running of the final leg of the US Triple Crown, won by Arcangelo. This was the first time that the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes winner was trained by a female, Jena Antonucci being the heroine of the hour.

This was a first Grade 1 winner of any kind for Antonucci, and the first start for Arcangelo in a Grade 1 contest. This was a dream win, and for a few days at least quelled the generally negative press which racing is having to endure in the USA.