Belmont Stakes 2014: Triple Crown Glory Awaits California Chrome

Belmont Race Replay

The Triple Crown drought lives on.

No Crown: California Chrome falters at Belmont

California Chrome's attempt at the Triple Crown comes up short; Tonalist edges Commissioner for the win.

Belmont Stakes Open Thread

The talk and hype for the 2014 Belmont Stakes is over; it's time to find out if California Chrome can take his place in history alongside racing's 11 Triple Crown winners.

Belmont Stakes 146 Preview (plus Undercard Picks)

Time to see if California Chrome becomes an immortal or just another "almost" type. And to bet those other good races at Belmont Park, too. My wallet prefers an upset. My heart overwhelmingly prefers California Chrome gets it done. Here we go...

Belmont Analysis from Predicteform

The build-up and hype is complete; time to run the 2014 Belmont Stakes.

JP's Belmont Undercard Picks

There's a great card taking place before the Belmont Stakes; let's take a look at some of the top action on the day.

Fanshawe's Betmix Belmont Pick

What does a mix of handicapping factors built around what has been successful in Graded Stakes at Belmont say about this Belmont Stakes? Watch and See.

Triple Crown: Yay or Nay?

We've reached the end of the 2014 Triple Crown. It's time to race.

Bill Nack - ESPN: My years chasing the Triple Crown

Belmont Entries & Odds

The field is set for the 2014 Belmont Stakes with California Chrome seeking the ever elusive Triple Crown.

Belmont Contenders: Samraat

The New York-bred Samraat is seeking to unleash a Big Apple upset over California Chrome in the Belmont Stakes.

Belmont Contenders: Ride On Curlin

Ride On Curlin is ready to turn the tables on California Chrome in the Belmont Stakes after finishing second in the Preakness.

Belmont Contenders: Matuszak

Yeah, I got nothing. If Matuszak wins the Belmont, then so be it.

Belmont Contenders: Matterhorn

The second of two Belmont Stakes entries trained by Todd Pletcher, Matterhorn finished fourth in his only other Graded stakes race - the Peter Pan at Belmont back on May 10th.

Belmont Contenders: Kid Cruz

After a poor run at the Preakness, Kid Cruz will take another shot at the best three-year-old colts in the country.

The Triple Crown Winners

We've spent plenty of time discussing the three-and-a-half decades of Triple Crown failures, perhaps we should take a moment to take a quick look back at the eleven horses to complete racing's most difficult feat.

Belmont Contenders: Commissioner

Todd Pletcher's Commissioner will try to spoil the California Chrome party at the Belmont Stakes.

Belmont Post Times, Wagering & TV Info (Updated)

The New York Racing Association and Belmont Park are ready to stage a big show on Belmont Stakes day with a jam-packed card of high quality races.

Belmont Contenders: Commanding Curve

Commanding Curve went to post at odds of 37/1 in the Kentucky Derby. He won't go off at odds anywhere near that number after finishing second in the Run for the Roses.

Belmont Contenders: California Chrome

Seven months ago California Chrome was finishing sixth in a Cal-bred stakes race at Santa Anita. Saturday at the Belmont Stakes he'll attempt to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978.

Waiting, and Waiting, for Crowning Glory | Features | BloodHorse.com

The greatest Triple Crown failure?

The failures since 1978 are many but which Belmont Stakes loss hurt the most for racing fans?

Get Busy Winning, or Get Busy Dying (losing).

I wrote a note back in 2012 prior to joining ADTSTC about ending the Triple Crown as my first post to the site. Here's an updated version of it with inspiration from "Shawshank Redemption" and info about California Chrome's chances.

FiveThirtyEight: Triple Crown slump is even slumpier than you think

Is the path to the Triple Crown on the lead?

If I were to ask you to name the running style in the Belmont for eight of the 11 Triple Crown winners, would you immediately respond "front runner"?