War Story Wins Brooklyn Invitational Stakes at Belmont Park

The $400,000 G2 Brooklyn Invitational Stakes took place Saturday, June 10 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York - a 1 1/2-mile dirt race for horses four years old and upward. It was 4-1 third betting choice War Story that emerged under the guidance of Javier Castellano - by an impressive 2 1/2 lengths in the field of six. 9-1 shot Sunny Ridge held off a late charge but got in for second while overwhelming 1-2 favorite Tu Brutus had to settle for third. 7-2 second choice Governor Malibu was fourth with Doyouknowsomething and Behesht completing the order of finish. Idolo Porteno and morning-line favorite Send It In were scratched.