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Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher discusses his 1-2 finishers from the June 11 Belmont Stakes (G1), Mo Donegal and Nest.

Tokyo Yushun Japanese Derby (G1) of 2021 and recent Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) winner Shahryar, is ready to show his best in the June 15 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (G1).

Mo Donegal wins the 2022 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, on June 11, 2022.

Topping a 1-2 finish for Todd Pletcher in the June 11 Belmont Stakes (G1), Mo Donegal was the magnet that brought a massive crowd to the winner’s circle from the camps of Donegal Racing and Repole Stable.

Hopper, in only his third career start, made short work of three rivals, two of them originally conditioned by Bob Baffert, as he showed the way throughout en route to an emphatic 5 1/4-length score.

The blockbuster Belmont Stakes day card at Belmont Park June 11 saw all-sources handle reach $98,766,906, a total down 12.4% from 2021.

Todd Pletcher, who began a training career in 1996 that would land him in the Hall of Fame alongside his mentor D. Wayne Lukas, now stands with Lukas as the co-winningest active trainer in Belmont Stakes (G1) history

Tribhuvan completed the 1 1/4-mile test in 1:59.54 on the firm turf. He was followed home by Adhamo and Gufo.

Mo Donegal took command at the top of the Belmont Park stretch June 11 to win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) for Donegal Racing and Repole Stable. Second was Nest, who races for Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, and Michael House.