Inhaling a run-off leader in early stretch, heavily favored Therapist asserted his class down the lane to win the Spectacular Bid for New York sired stakes runners Sunday at Belmont.

The winning margin was about two lengths over Collective Effort, with Spectacular Kid another couple lengths farther back in third.

Irad Ortiz Jr. was aboard the winner for trainer Christophe Clement.

Therapist paid $3.10 as the overwhelming favorite. He completed seven furlongs on a lightning-quick turf course in 1:21.07.