90,000 at Belmont to Watch American Pharoah in Triple Attempt

For the second consecutive year a horse will attempt to win thoroughbread racing's elusive triple crown. At 6:50 PM ET, American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza will attempt a feat that has not been accomplished since 1978 when jockey Steve Cauthen road Affirmed to victory. Cauthen was at Belmont today, signing autographs for the early arrivals. California Chrome failed to win the Belmont Stakes, following wins at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Comcast's

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