California Chrome Chases History at Belmont Stakes

Horse racing enthusiasts celebrate today in light of the Triple Crown chases conclusion taking place at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. This is the final stage in the Triple Crown, an event which sees three year old horses racing three chases consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

Horse Racing History in the Making

For this year, the excitement meter is really high because horse racing history is on the verge of making. The Triple Crown which occurs when one horse wins all three races has been achieved only by 11 horses in the long history of the event's history, with the last couple of wins taking place year after year in 1977 (Seattle Slew) and 1978 (Affirmed).

A twelfth horse might join the list of Triple Crown winners today. California Chrome has won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes chases with impressive results. The horse which is trained by Art Sherman and jockeyed by Victor Espinoza, has already earned around $3.4 million in winnings in all contests.

California Chrome is a strong horse excelling in class and speed. Despite running his third race in five weeks, California Chrome has shown no signs of weakness during his practice, rendering him a favorite to win today in Belmont Park.

Odds

The figures in many sportsbooks including William Hill Sports offer 1/1 odds for California Chrome finishing first today and becoming a twelfth triple crown holder. Three viable threats which can possibly hinder California Chrome's hopes at securing a triple crown are Ride On Curlin, Commanding Curve and Tonalist.

Ride On Curling has finished second in the Preakness Stakes and he stands for 5/1 odds at William Hill, while Commanding Curve who finished second in the Kentucky Derby stands for 7/1. The interesting underdog is Tonalist who won the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park in May; Hill gives Tonalist 6/1.

Whoever wins today at Belmont Park, don't miss out on an opportunity to watch a great horse race - and perhaps even to witness history as a 36 year Triple Crown win drought will end.