PICTURES OF THE DAY

Jose Valdivia, Jr. rides Ruler On Ice #3 to victory during the running of the 143rd Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2011 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

The statue of Virginia-bred Triple Crown winner and Disney movie star Secretariat as seen  prior to the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 11, 2011 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)