Sal the Turtle Runs, Wins at Belmont Park
The Sal Governale-inspired horse ran at 20-1 odds
October 25, 2016Everyone loves an underdog story.
Horse racing fans and Stern Show aficionados alike were delightfully befuddled with the debut of a horse named Sal the Turtle, which raced Oct. 13 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
The Sal Governale-inspired equine — owned by Bloom Racing — came in at 20-1 odds… and won the fifth race!
The horse’s name was quickly picked up by Stern Show fans on social media and even retweeted by Sal himself. Check out some of the tweets below:
Hey @salgovernale – how about Sal the Turtle running this Thursday in the 5th at Belmont Park! My buddy @BloomRacing owns him! @sternshow pic.twitter.com/L21webctVR
— Jason Blewitt (@jasonblewitt30) October 10, 2016
Sal the Turtle draws away for the win in his debut at Belmont! @salgovernale @sternshow #pregnantturtle 🐢 pic.twitter.com/LpljBrLI6w
— Bloom Racing Stable (@BloomRacing) October 13, 2016
Longshot “Sal The Turtle” wins the 5th race @TheNYRA Belmont Park today! @salgovernale @sternshow @watchandwager pic.twitter.com/CUxgT8xbGK
— WatchandWager (@watchandwager) October 13, 2016
Read more about Belmont Park here.