By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
California Chrome made 3-5 favorite to win at Belmont
APTOPIX Belmont Stake Heal
California Chrome gallops on a second lap during a workout at Belmont Park, Wednesday, in Elmont, N.Y. - photo by Associated Press
NEW YORK — California Chrome became the early 3-5 favorite on Wednesday to win the Belmont Stakes and become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown champion and first in 36 years. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner will face 10 rivals old and new on Saturday at Belmont Park. Since Affirmed became the last Triple Crown winner in 1978, three Belmont fields with the same history on the line also drew 11 horses in 1981, 1988 and 2002.