Horse racing: Sir Winston wins 151st Belmont Stakes in upset

Jun 8, 2019; Elmont, NY, USA; Jockey Joel Rosario and Sir Winston win the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports at Belmont Park.

(Reuters) - Sir Winston came from behind to win the 151st running of the $1.5 million (£1.2 million) Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York by a length on Saturday.

Favourite Tacitus, whose late charge came up short, was second and Joevia third around the sprawling, 1 1/2-mile dirt track on a warm, sunny day.