Meriwether Jessica wins Belmont feature

NEW YORK (AP) -Meriwether Jessica, the longest shot in the race at 10-1, beat Diamond Dina by 1 1/2 lengths Friday in the $54,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf.

Alan Garcia was aboard for trainer Rick Violette as Meriwether Jessica got up for her fifth win in 23 starts. The time was 1:22.50 for the seven furlongs on the firm course.

Meriwether Jessica paid $23.60, $6.90 and $4.50. Diamond Dina returned $2.60 and $2.20. Consequence paid $3.10 to show.