Horse Racing News by Associated Press

California Chrome's attempt for a Triple Crown averaged 20.6 million viewers on NBC -- the second-highest total for the Belmont Stakes. Only Smarty Jones' run in 2004 drew more.
Tonalist has won the Belmont Stakes, denying California Chrome the Triple Crown.
California Chrome is the 3-5 early favorite to win the Belmont Stakes and become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown champion.
California Chrome revved up his bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion with a fast run at Belmont Park on Saturday.
California Chrome was unfazed by a chance encounter with an opossum that crossed the track at Belmont Park as the Triple Crown hopeful was ending his gallop.
A racehorse died Thursday at Churchill Downs after a freak fall that the trainer blamed on the sound of a starting gate bell blaring on the track's new sound system.
Trainer Art Sherman says California Chrome might not pursue a Triple Crown bid in the Belmont Stakes if New York officials won't allow the colt to wear a nasal strip.
California Chrome has won the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping hopes of a Triple Crown alive.
Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome has been made the heavy 3-5 favorite for the Preakness Stakes, and he drew a favorable post position in the 10-horse field.
California Chrome has won the 140th Kentucky Derby.
 
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