Justify wins Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown (34 images)

After winning at the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Justify won the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes in New York this weekend.

Jockey Mike Smith aboard Justify wins the Triple Crown and the 150th Belmont Stakes. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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Justify became the 13th Triple Crown winner in history and follows American Pharoah who pulled off the win in 2015 after a 35 year drought. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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Smith, aboard Justify, in the winners' circle after winning. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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Smith aboard Justify celebrates after winning. Smith said he now feels, "I belong" in the Hall of Fame. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI

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