Updated: June 22, 2020 at 8:58 AM

Tiz the Law wins Belmont Stakes in run without fans(13 images)

Tiz the Law, ridden by Manny Franco, won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Elmont, N.Y. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 152nd running of the race was held without attendees or spectators in the stands because of the continued shutdown of large gatherings and sporting events. Dr Post came in second; Max Player was third.

Jockey Manny Franco celebrates after he and race horse Tiz the Law win the Belmont Stakes. Next up: the Kentucky Derby, scheduled for September 5. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Tiz the Law and Franco lead the pack before crossing the finish line. Coming in second by 3 3/4 lengths was Dr Post; Max Player placed third. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

"I was pretty confident when we got to the seven-eighths pole," Franco said. "He was so kind and relaxed for me. He was so comfortable and never got keen, so I think that was the key." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

The nationally televised Belmont Stakes was the first major sporting event since the coronavirus shutdowns were put in place. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

A worker with a broom and dustpan walks through an empty Belmont Park for the fourth race before the running of the Belmont Stakes. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Sam the Bugler warms up to perform before a race in an empty of Belmont Park. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Race horses enter an empty Belmont Park for the fourth race before the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Favorite Tiz the Law goes for a run around the track in the early morning hours on Thursday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Tiz the Law was labeled as a 6-5 favorite at Wednesday afternoon's post draw. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

A flock of birds takes flight as horses jog on a track in the early morning hours two days before the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Favorite Tiz the Law gets bathed at the stables after an early morning workout. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Horses jog on a track in the fog of the early morning hours. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Favorite Tiz the Law walks in the stables after an early morning workout. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

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