Gov. Kathy Hochul was met with a chorus of boos Saturday as she made an appearance at the 157th Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs – with one observer on hand calling the moment “awkward.”

Video obtained by The Post shows people in the crowd jeering the New York Democrat as she presented the trophy to the winning team of the race, Sovereignty.

Harry Tutunjian, a former Troy mayor who was at the race, told The Post he wasn’t surprised by the icy reception for Hochul. 3

“Her popularity is not good, especially in upstate New York,” said the ex-pol, who recorded the moment on his phone.

“The boos were for her, but the minute the trophy was hoisted in the air the place started cheering,” Tutunjian, a Republican, added.

“It was not because they were unhappy with the winner, or the tr

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