Sensational Slam wins Belmont's Diablo Stakes

Sensational Slam wins Belmont's Diablo Stakes

Published May. 14, 2014 5:38 p.m. ET

NEW YORK (AP) Sensational Slam rallied for a 1 1/2-length victory in the $100,000 Diablo Stakes on Wednesday at Belmont Park.

The 6-year-old trained by Patrick Quick and ridden by Cornelio Velasquez got his 11th win in 33 starts. He paid $5.80, $3.20 and $3.20 as the 9-5 favorite.

The time was 1:09.07 for the six furlongs on the fast track.

Green Gratto finished second but was disqualified for stretch interference against Royal Currier.

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In the revised order of finish, Royal Currier was elevated to the place spot, returning $4.70 and $4.10.

Green Gratto dropped to third, paying $6.30.

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