Highland Chief pulls off a stunner in Man o' War

Highland Chief won the Grade 1 Man o' War at Belmont Park by a length from Gufo. The horse was 19-1 long shot. It was a rain-soaked race. Yibir finished second, Gu fo third and So High was scratched. He was the favorite. Highland Chief had only one start in the UK and finished ninth. His last start was at Aqueduct Racetrack earlier this year. There was no rain at the race, but it was raining before and during the event. A steady rain fell at Bel Mont Park. it's listed as firm.