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Horse racing-Essential Quality atones for Derby disappointment with Belmont win

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Horse racing-Essential Quality atones for Derby disappointment with Belmont win

Essential Quality won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. It was the first Belton Stake and Triple Crown victory for trainer Rob Cox. Essential Quality was not the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. The owner Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is under scrutiny from human rights groups. Trainer Baffert was suspended for two years for his role in the positive test. If Baddert is not allowed to train again, the winner of the Derby will be declared. If the winning horse is stripped of its win, it will go to Mandaloun.

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