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he is the 13th horse in 36 years to come to belmont with the triple crown on the line only to come up short. in an interview with nbc sports post-race, the 61-year-old owner steve coburn said he will never see a triple crown in his lifetime because not all triple crown horses run in each race. he came to bel fresh. >> it is not fair to these horses that have been in the game since day one. this is the coward's way out. >> for california chrome's jockey, victor espinosa, today was a chance at triple crown redemption, in 2002, he rode war emblem to the derby but finished eighth in the belmont. it is hard, too, for the millions of fans pulling for this underdog. >> really sad about what happened today. we were looking forward to california chrome winning today. >> a tough day for racing fans and everyone on team california chrome. the horse came up on the wrong side of history. not racing royalty. karen travers, abc news, belmont park. >>> and more disappointment in california chrome's co-owner's hometown. hundreds turned out in downtown yuba city to watch the race but they had to leave

tonight we're finding out what may have happened at the belmont stakes today, an exciting day for sure. but in the end, california chrome came up short in his quest to be the first horse in four decades to win the triple crown. kimberly terry is live with new details on what could have kept the people horse from finishing first. >> reporter: millions of eyes were on california chrome today, who many hoped would change history. people packed viewing parties across the state, including one at golden gate field. in less than 2 1/2 minutes, fans went from this to this. stunned silence after the horse who has captured the hearts of so many lost the belmont stakes and the triple crown. >> very devastating. >> i'm really upset. >> i wish he would have won. who wouldn't? he was named california. it was a beautiful raise. >> reporter: in the end, california chrome tied for fourth with totalist taking the top spot. >> i was disappointed. >> reporter: the belmont stakes is a 1 1/2 run and this is the first time chrome has had to kov they are much distance and also his third race in five weeks. so

the belmont joule. kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. hits will be much more entertaining throughout the morning and afternoon. talk about the weather. beautiful, beautiful amazing day hire for the 146th belmont stakes. 36 years since we have had a triple crown and california chrome might be bringing it home. the weather here is going to be perfect for the race time 6:auto. 100,000 people are going to be here in elmont for the belmont stakes. beautiful picture-perft day. today is gorgeous. across the country though we could have the threat for severe weather. keep that in mind especially across the plain states. tennessee river valley. mississippi river valley. no watches and warnings to tell you about. we will be sure to-to-do so throwlt the day today. giddy up. >> i think that was two for a total of six so far. >> i counted three but we will figure it out in the commercial break. meanwhile, hillary clinton's new book is called hard choices but did she actually write the book? if she did, did she do it to erase her past? governor huckab

alexis christoforous is at the belmont stakes. the u.s. navy rescues nearly 300 migrants from overloded boats in the mediterranean. alan pizzey has that story. and he ain't heavy. see why this 14-year-old is carrying his younger brother on his back for 40 miles. >> i really just wanted to do something for him. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news." >> good evening, i'm jim axelrod. the prosecutor in new brunswick, new jersey, is charging a truck driver with death by auto. just after 1:00 this morning, tracy morgan was airlifted from the keep of the accident on the new jersey turnpike just north of trenton. he was on his way home from performing when his limo was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. vinita nair picks up the story. >> reporter: police say a trabtor trailer park slammed into the back of morgan's chauffeured limo bus, overturning it and causing a chain reaction that involved six investigation. comedian james mcnair, one of morgan's writers, was killed. four other bus passengers are in critical condition,

less than an hour or so away from the start of the 146th belmont stakes. as you know, ten of them are look to try and stop the west coast superstar, california chrome, from becoming the 12th horse in history to win the historic triple crown and the first one in 36 years. could that be possible? in 45 minutes or so, we'll bring you the results from the racetrack live. it's here on long island in queen, new york. history in the making, we could have that later on the newscast. >>> coming up, a big move that some business owners say could destroy jobs. one big city approving the highest minimum wage in the country. raising it to $15 an hour, but will other cities in the nation follow suit? how would it impact you, the taxpayer? we'll debate that in a fair and balanced way. >>> capitol hill, another security scare there that happened a few hours ago and it is being investigated. we'll tell you what happened. >>> plus, could being fat be a good thing? one doctor is now saying that might surprise you. bulldog: [yawning] i can't wait to get to mattress discounter

. >>> they're off in the belmont stakes! >> good morning, america. new overnight -- the post-race rant. >> it won't be a triple crown this year! it's going to be close. >> the california chrome fails to win at belmont dashing hopes of a triple crown. his owner sounds off. >> this is a coward's way out. in my opinion. this is a coward's way out. >> what he said to reporters and even his own wife. >> dramatic new pictures this morning, the aftermath of the crash that severely injured comedian tracy morgan. with the driver of this tractor-trailer now in jail. we're going to hear from the man who was at the wheel of morgan's limo. >> i climbed around and heard tracy screaming for help. >>> from a metal cage in afghanistan to a military hospital in germany, fresh details this morning of bowe bergdahl's captivity and recovery. why he hasn't spoken to his family yet and what he knows about the controversy swirling around him. >>> and as we head into game two of the nba finals tonight, the barber in san antonio helping spurs' superfans to quite literally get

racing history at belmont. >> i got a lot of losers here. so i'm just going to throw these away. >> you know, whatever. >> reporter: thousand more watched from yiewba city, california, the home town of co-owners steve and carolyn coburn. coburn complaind the winner, tonalist, came in totally fresh after not running in the kentucky derbero preakness. >> we'll never see another triple crown winner because of the way they do this. this is the coward's way out. >> reporter: the three-year-old cresthree-year-ot stole fans' heartses with a rags to riches story. >> we know that we were blessed and that it doesn't happen to very many people upo the way it happened to us. >> reporter: until today, chrome had won six straight races and was poised to bottom the 12t 12th triple crown winner and the first in 36 years. fans haven't seen the last of california chrome. his owners say they'll continue to race him. as for the future of the triple crown, co-owner steve coburn says he hopes racing officials change the rules and make it mandatory that all horses

you can watch the belmont stakes right here in the bay area. our coverage begins at 1:30 in the afternoon. the horse does not have history on its side but guess what he has on his side? do you remember? >> his rhythm. >> it's going to be a good one to watch right here in the nbc bay area. i love horse racing. >> you've been following this for a while. >> because it was born if the central valley, which is where i was, too. >> great things come from the central valley. all of our agricultural products, for example. i can tell you right now, we don't have any rain in the forecast but we're going to see a little drizzle at least for the first part of the weekend. we're not talking about elevated fire potential until next week. they just don't get the onshore flow in the central valley and it's dry as a result. this is what we can expect throughout the south bay. by 9:00 a.m., we're at 68 degrees. as we progress throughout the day, noon. 80 degrees. by 3:00, p.m., that's one of the hottest points of the day. it's going to be a warm day. even when t

we're live at belmont park. california chrome's preparing for what could be a historic weekend in horse racing. >>> good morning. i'm linzie janis. >> i'm john muller. thousands of people converging on the northern shores of france, marking the 70th anniversary of d-day. one of the most decisive events in human history. >> world leaders and dignitaries have descended on the allied cemeteries there. this morning, president obama was at the american cemetery near omaha beach, calling the solemn spot where so many died, quote, democracy's beach head. the speech followed by that lunch with other world leaders, including vladimir putin, their first event together since the crisis in ukraine. tahman bradley has more. >> reporter: today, the world gathers on the beaches of normandy, for the 70th anniversary of d-day. some of the aging veterans have returned for what could be their last, major commemoration. june 6th, 1944, almost 160,000 allied troops stormed the beaches. the largest amphibious invasion in history and

. >> you know that sound, the belmont stakes tomorrow.he weather could play a role in the race for the triple crown. >> she is live and excited this morning at belmont park. how are you doing? >> the sun is coming up, the weather is clearing. yesterday we had such a rainy day in new york. i can promise a great forecast for the 14th belmont stakes. we have not had a triple crown winner in 36 years. california kroeb could do it. across the country not so much. we have severe weather effecting parts of the plains states. temperature wise this is what we are looking at 63 in new york, 61 in minneapolis. very warm across the south. we have this frontal boundary across the mid atlantic and the southeast. that's what is bringing us the threats for severe weather through out the day and through the weekend. there are your watches and warnings. we will keep an eye on the track. belmont stakes coming up this weekend. weather machine will be here. back to you heather and ainsley. >> it will be a success if janice dean is there. >> how great would it

california chrome cleans up nicely preparing for his belmont. he was breathing easier after okayed use of nasal strips and competing owners had no objection. chrome had been compared to sea biscuit. there is a bit of a rags to rich riches aura since his mother was purchased for a meager price. gambling competition and changing entertainment tastes. if california chrome wins, i think it will bring a whole new generation of fans to this great sport. >> wow! >> reporter: cnn, at belmont park, new york. >> wow. what a horse. and it's supposed to be a beautiful, sunny day at the track tomorrow. great chance to see history. >>> all right. after this break, i'm going in search of our award winning documentarian. morgan actually lived it. you are going to want to see this. i promise. the same location. during the day, we generate as much electricity as we can using solar. at night and when it's cloudy, we use more natural gas. this ensures we can produce clean electricity whenever our customers need it. ♪ olive garden's latest iyou!ration? you told us y

tonalist has won the belmont stakes. >> as you saw there, the colt came in fifth after a race he host moy ran behind the winners. co-owner steve coburn said the other thrower breds had an unfair advantage. because they didn't run in either the kentucky derby or the preakness. >> it's all-or-nothing. it's all-or-nothing. because this is not fair to these horses that have been running their guts out for these people and fortune people that believe in them to have somebody come up -- like this is the cower's way out in my opinion. >> the winning horse tonalist did not run in either of the first two triple crown races. here in the bay area where california chrome has trained, john sasaki was at the fields where the excitement quickly turned to disappointment. [ bugle call to the post ]. >> reporter: the sounds of horse racing echoed around golden gate fields today. and the crowd cheered the races here. but it was nothing like the main event live from new york as california chrome went for the triple crown. >> it hasn't been done since 1978 and it's only been 11 times. it's very difficult

i am here in belmont park for the 146th belmont stakes.alled the test of the champion, and now just one and a half miles stands between california chrome and that elusive triple crown. several horses have come close, winning two of the three races. and now we are waiting to see if california chrome can do it as well. now, again there have been only 11 horses that have won the triple crown. could he be the 12th and the first in 36 years to take home the crown? a lot of people will be watching on saturday to find out. belmont park, where legends are made, but more often dreams are dashed. when california chrome steps into the starting gate saturday, he'll be the favorite, but history says the odds are against him. four times in the last 12 years, the winners of the kentucky derby and preakness stakes have lost their bids for the triple crown at the belmont. one of the reasons, the course itself. at a mile and a half, the belmont is longer than both the preakness and the kentucky derby. >> california chrome reaching for the wire! >> that extr

the belmont racetrack, 146th annual belmont stakes.recast. i cannot bring awe better forecast for a triple crown winner. temperatures will be in the upper 70s. light winds. it's perfect today. it will be perfect tomorrow. perfect sunday. will california chrome bring it home? we will let you know. we'll be live from here. back inside to you guys. >> what is that on your arm? is that a tattoo? >> listen, okay. i have to admit, i have to admit i'm not very fair and balanced. this is who i'm rooting for. can you see that? cromie is my homey! >> so many people are pulling for this horse. america needs a hero. >> she got a at that time overnight. >> did you get drunk before you got that installed? >> i cannot divulge any secrets. but this is coming off. my husband doesn't know that. >> i think he knows now. >> thanks. >>> janis dean, the tattoo machine, thank you. >>> coming up, brand-new monthly jobless numbers just released. we'll go live to the new york stock he can changes where nicole petallides is standing by. what do they say? >> i go

the underdog horse came tied for fourth at the belmont stakes. tonight, we have team coverage on the california chrome watch. hi, nick. >> hey, cornell. he got off to a great start. he ran on the rail and stayed within striking distance, but when it came down to it, he fell short in the stretch, and the disappointment here was palpable. you can sood it in their faces. >> gave it all he got. you can't do betterthen that. >> there's a reason why 12 horses since 1978 have captured the first two races and failed to end the final leg to join racing royalty. it isn't easy. >> we were all hoping for a little bit of history today. we didn't get it. that horse is going to continue on and do some really good things. >> we have a definite connection to this horse. >> undefeated since laes december and finishing first in six consecutive races, all eyes were on california chrome. the two owners, this was their first venture into horse racing. >> and they're the talk of the country. they call this the people's horse. >> that's what he's called by who may know

the underdog horse came tied for fourth at the belmont stakes. tonight, we have team coverage on the california chrome watch. hi, nick. >> hey, cornell. he got off to a great start. he ran on the rail and stayed within striking distance, but when it came down to it, he fell short in the stretch, and the disappointment here was palpable. you can sood it in their faces. >> gave it all he got. you can't do betterthen that. >> there's a reason why 12 horses since 1978 have captured the first two races and failed to end the final leg to join racing royalty. it isn't easy. >> we were all hoping for a little bit of history today. we didn't get it. that horse is going to continue on and do some really good things. >> we have a definite connection to this horse. >> undefeated since laes december and finishing first in six consecutive races, all eyes were on california chrome. the two owners, this was their first venture into horse racing. >> and they're the talk of the country. they call this the people's horse. >> that's what he's called by who may know

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california chrome cleans up nicely preparing for his belmont.s breathing easier after okayed use of nasal strips and competing owners had no objection. chrome had been compared to sea biscuit. there is a bit of a rags to riches aura since his mother was purchased for a meager price. gambling competition and changing entertainment tastes. if california chrome wins, i think it will bring a whole new generation of fans to this great sport. >> wow! >> reporter: cnn, at belmont park, new york. >> wow. what a horse. and it's supposed to be a beautiful, sunny day at the track tomorrow. great chance to see history. >>> all right. after this break, i'm going in search of our award winning documentarian. morgan actually lived it. you are going to want to see this. ups is a global company, but most of our employees live in the same communities that we serve. people here know that our operations have an impact locally. we're using more natural gas vehicles than ever before. the trucks are reliable, that's good for business. but they also reduce emissions, a

the colt is the favorite to win at the belmont stakes. victory would make him horseracing's 12th triple crown champion. reporter alexis christoforous is in new york to watch chrome's prerace workout. >> reporter: california chrome paused for pictures. then horseracing's latest superstar took an early-morning jog around the belmont track. the 3-year-old colt is just a day away from the biggest race of his life, the final leg of the triple crown. >> it's my cinderella story. >> reporter: the co-owner bred his horse for a bargain $10,000 and watched him run away with the kentucky derby and the preakness stakes with jockey victor espinoza at the reins. if california chrome wins at belmont, he will be the first triple crown champion since affirmed in 19 78. he has strict instructions to be at saturday's race in the same hat and boots. >> he says don't change nothing so i'll be wearing the same outfit i wore at the kentucky derby, the preakness and at the belmont stakes. >> reporter: if history is made, this is where california chrome will coll

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but i like a horse which is actually -- has showed very well here on the belmont track.i think you've got to go with chrome first. everybody knows that but then tomplin and then wicked strong. if you don't see me on the next stories, you'll know why. >> totally put jay on the spot. >> he's going to be hanging over the fence a little later. thanks a lot, jay. >> you can watch that tomorrow right here at 1:30 in the afternoon. >> and we're also pumped about that race and the beautiful weekend in store. >> that's right. you've got to love it. a giants' game tonight, comfortable conditions. 71 degrees in san francisco, today 86 in the south bay and 82 for the peninsula. so staying hot today, even hotter over the weekend. your seven-day forecast every 15 minutes thought the "today" show. kathie lee and hoda as well. >> let's check the commute with mike. >> 101 is showing slowing. look at this portion of 101 coming up from capital expressway and building on 87 over the last ten minutes. the rest of the commute in the south bay is light. golden gate bridge has low clouds and no

california chrome came up short at saturday's belmont steaks.endy gilette reports. >> they're off in the belmont steaks. >> reporter: wait for triple crown winner extend another year after california chrome failed in his attempt to sweep horse racing's hat trick. totallist surged ahead to win, california chrome finish tied for fourth, disappointing the crowd of 120,000 people. >> did you think he was going to win. >> yes, we did. >> reporter: yes. >> i thought he had a good shot at it. >> what are people saying around here. >> we had a lot of people from california and they were saying too much. >> reporter: only 11 horses have won triple crown since 1919 finishing first in the kentucky derby, preakness first and here in the belmont steaks. total list did in the run in the kentucky derby or preakness and appeared to be a more fresh horse, california chrome's owner thought it was an advantage that hurt his horses chances. >> as they race for the turn. >> reporter: belmont is most challenging because it is 1.5 miles, longest these horses have ever

. >> the belmont is the most challenging race of the triple crown. at a mile-and-a-half, it's the longest of the tracks. >> california chrome had plenty of support in golden gate fields this afternoon. a large crowd gathered to cheer him on. many took their support to another level wearing horse's colors of purple and green. andria borba has more on why his owner was so angry. >> reporter: in the moments after the race, california chrome's owner did not hold back. >> he didn't have it in him apparently. >> reporter: with the kentucky derby and preakness under his belt, california chrome and owner steve coburn were hoping to complete the triple crown with a win at the belmont stakes. a feat not accomplished since 1978. coburn was raw and blunt about california chrome's loss and competition. >> you know what? this is his third very race. these other horses, they always set them out. they set them out and try to upset. i i'm 61 years old and i will never see in my lifetime,ly never see another triple crown winner because of the way they do this. >> repo

. >>> california chrome fell short at the belmont stakes. he lost his shot at horse racing's i will loosive trip -- elusive triple crown. his owner had harsh words afterwards. abc's karen travers has more. >> reporter: that's the sounds of more than 100,000 disappointed fans, the dream of triple crown for california chrome dashed by an unknown. the record crowd was here to witness history. california chrome was within striking distance most of the race, he swung wide, but came up short. >> he was empty. >> reporter: california chrome joins an infamous list he is the 13th horse in 36 years to come to belmont with a triple crown organ the line. in an interview with numbers sports post -- nbc sports post rails the co-other than -- co-owner said he'll never see a triple crown in his lifetime. >> it's not here in these horses since have been in the day since day one. >> reporter: today was a chance of triple crown redemption. in 2002 he rode wore emblem in the kentucky and the preakness and finished 8th in the belmont. >> it's hard. >> reporter:

the belmont. california chrome. a three-year-old colt with white socks and white stripe on his nose and blazing speed racing to become the first horse in 36 years to sweep the top prize. only 11 horses have won the triple crown most recently in 1978 "affirm." since then 12 have come but they have fallen short. >> the court in belmont is bigger than the reekness or derby but california croak joke -- but california chrome's joke says he is build for this. 1.5 is a long way. the trainer is a father-son team said the horse loves posing for pictures and has made their quaterback -- job easy. >> it has been so much fun. the horse is taking us on the ride of our life. >> the ride that no one thought would be to racing royalty given the humble roots. california chrome owners have day job, investing only $10,000 to breed him, pennys compare to other champions. >> we hope it gives others the innocentive to try hard. >> it is quiet at the track. mostly media but, tomorrow, it will be packed expecting a record crowd more than 1

they'll wait until the belmont.his is the coward's way out. >> just in case johnny football doesn't work out, there's now johnny baseball. in the final day of the mlb draft the padres selected johnny manziel in the 28th round. even though he never played at texas a&m. phillies looking for back to back wins for the first time in three weeks. 4-2, reds. bottom of the fifth, jay bruce with a jackhammer. it's now 6-2, cincinnati. next inning, don brown drives this pitch into the gap. marlon byrd started his journey from first. a welcoming party at home plate. the relay from brandon phillips. and byrd is out. did the catcher violate rule 7.13 when it comes to blocking the plate? the call stands. manager ryan sandburg comes out. with that, it's an automatic ejection whether you make a case or not. in the seventh, jimmy rollins takes this pitch to the cleaners. cuts the reds' lead to 6-5. five hits shy of tying the all-time hits list. this short hops the wall. carlos ruiz would round third and further prove you can't go ho

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>>> fast forwarding now to saturday and the belmont stakes in new york.d the question everyone is asking, can california chrome become the first horse to win the triple crown since 1978. let's bring in cnn's laura rutledge. 11 horses have won the triple crown, 12 others have won the derby and the preakness then failed at the belmont. >> i think california chrome has a great chance at winning the belmont stakes but also becoming the first triple crown winner in 36 years. on saturday, he had a workout run, and he ran a half mile in 47.69 seconds. that's really fast. and he also seemed to have a little extra left in his tank even after all that. here's the thing about the belmont. it's the longest of the three races at 1 1/2 miles. the kentucky derby is 1 1/4 and the preakness is 1 1/16. it won't be easy for him. he faces off against commanding curve, wicked strong and sambra. they did not race in all three races. they is up to the task, he loves thele cha eng. he's truly the people's horse. loves all this extra attention he's getting. some wondered if the e

and toneless got there. >> wins the belmont by a nose.ll horses don't have to run all three events. >> this is his third very big race. these other horses, they always set them out. they set them out and try to upset the cart. i'm 61 years old. i'll never see in my lifetime, i will never see another triple crown winner because of the way they do this. it's not fair to these horses that have been in the game since day one. i look at it this way. if you can't make enough points getting to the kentucky derby, you can't run the other two races. >> not a bad point. >>> maria sharapova and halep. this is sharpe poefa's third straight. last time it went three sets, 2001. simona has not lost a set all tournament since 1998. but then she loses the first set. sharapova with the break point. 12 double faults and an unforced error, one of her seven service breaks. maria took over, halep couldn't do anything with this back hand winner. and the championship point, halep's return goes wide. sharapova wins her second open in three years and three sets. >

dylan who was at belmont yesterday. almost heard the air come out of the crowd when there was no triple crown. >> it's almost like a wave of cheers. they're cheering and cheering. all of a sudden it stopped. i guess he didn't win. >> kind of like watching tv. anyway, california's loss at belmont is our top story today. kristen dahlgren was also at the race on saturday. i'm starting to feel a little left out here. kristen, good morning. >> i know. dylan and i watched. our hearts were beating, we were so excited. then, like you said, the air just out of the crowd. but there's a reason only 11 horses have won the triple crown. it's hard. and it was hard on the crowd who had such high hopes for what's being called america's horse. >> it won't be a triple crown this year! it's going to be close! it's going to be very close! and tonalist got there! >> reporter: it wasn't the ending so many had hoped for. >> we thought that would be history. we thought that would be california chrome doing it. >> reporter: california chrome's

. >>> california chrome, is favorite to run into history tomorrow at the belmont steaks.he colt is trying to become horse racing's 12th triple crown champion, first to do it since affirmed, 36 years ago. tonight our leslie van arsdal takes a look back at a local horse who almost made it in, to the record books. >>> smarty jones on the rail, cutting the corner. >> reporter: hard to believe, it has been ten years since smarty jones was horse racing's first trip he crown winner since 978. his trainer remembers it like it was yesterday. >> the city of philadelphia, was crazy, you could not turn on the radio without hearing people talking about it. >> is there pressure going in the belmont. >> reporter: now pressure is on california chrome at a mile and a half belmont is longer then he has ever raced. >> he has had a grueling campaign. he has had horses that haven't run since the derby. so they are fresh, compete ago begins him. i knew going in, once we won the preakness, that we were going in the belmont with a bull's eye on the back. that is how it works. that is horse racin

park and after the chase his co-owner railed against rules that do not require horses at belmont to run in the earlier races. >> our horse had a target on its back. everybody else lays out one or they won't run in the kentucky derby or preakness, they'll wait until the belmont. if you have a horse, run him in all three, if you have a horse that earns points running the kentucky derby, those 20 horse that start in kentucky are the only eligible to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> the coward's way out. >> he's angry about something. joe carter is here with us. does he have a fair point? >> yes and no. yes, because it's not unfair. we want it to be fair on both sides and he's saying the horses that earn the points to get into the kentucky derby should be the only horses eligible to run in the three triple crown races but the way horse racing works is that you can run in the kentucky derby but you can rest your horse for the preakness. the kentucky derby winner wants to go on and win the preakness and the triple crown, winning the belmont stakes. this is horse ra

post time for the belmont, 2:52 specific time. be simulcast with the monitors at golden gate fields. we'll report live from the golden gate fields. >> a sophisticated drug lab with possible ties to the mexican drug cartell was operating from the south bay. they raided a house yesterday. two adults and two children were detained in the operation. they found unrefined methamphetamine worth thousands of hundreds of dollars. the compounds are volatile. >> it's converted into crystal methamphetamine into large crystal shards. that's the product that gets ultimately sold on the street. conversion labs like this are consistently run by drug cartels. >> investigators say the drug is manufactured in mexico and smuggled across the border. they've taken custody of the two children in the home. >>> a man who was trying to buy a bomb was trying to buy poison. he left the san francisco courthouse yesterday without saying a word. the judge granted the defense request and ordered a mental exam. >>> the feds say they recovered bomb making material

how much longer is the belmont?now, if it had been too much longer i was thinking one of those horses might have caught california chrome. i mean is this his distance? >> the distance is 1.5 miles, making it the longest, most challenging race of the three races that comprise the triple crown. >> i'm worried. >> why belmont is called a test of the champion. >> i'm worried. crew california chrome makes his mile and looks like he's finished. i'm worried about the last quarter mile. >> just remember every horse has to run the last quarter mile he's beaten all contenders so far. his owners certainly think he has a great shot at winning. obviously there are a number of other great horses in this race. that's what makes horse racing such a wonderful sport, is that the equine athletes are so superb and so closely matched. >> yeah. it's amazing and, you know, the story of how much he costs and that everybody was a naysayer and the great -- i mean owners can be so interesting and idiosyncratic. they're great and charming. we'

abc news, belmont park. >> golden gate fields is hosting what they are calling the biggest belmont stakes party in the bay area. the track has ten live races on their programs today, as well as a wine festival from noon to four. california chrome has a lot of time in the bay area. the jockey, espinosa worked and trained at the field. and so about the trainer, sherman. he was a jockey and trainer at the field for more than 40 years. the horses owners are steve coburn and terry martin. both tapped their retirement accounts to invest in california chrome. >> these are not the sheiks, these are not the oil people or the millionaires that own the horse. they still go back to their jobs. they turned down $6 million for half of the horse or 50% and turned down over $2 million for the mare and they feel this is their little dream and they are just enjoying the ride. >> and what a ride it has been. post time is at 3:52 this afternoon and we can let you know immediately the outcome of the race. download. abc app and we will keep you informed. >> wow, the anticipation and the parties. wherever you a

horse racing here, kentucky derby, a sprint, ends up with the belmont, a marathon.ou win that, it shows that you're truly a great horse and that's what it's all about. it's not meant to be something that anybody can do. >> you know, what do you think is ahead for california chrome? i mean, es this a really really good horse who needs a year or two more to be great and get the triple crown? >> one of the things that's interesting, the hoof injury it had as soon as it left the gate, it's got to be troubling. got to like the guts of the horse, though it got hurt early, i wouldn't say it almost won, but still stayed very comprehensive to the end. one quick thing to point out, back in 1978, i worked at the cincinnati inquirer and cincinnati's a very big horse racing area across from the ohio river because of kentucky being there, i remember clearly a lot of old-timers complaining about affirm winning the triple crown. talking about how this has gotten so easy because affirm was the third triple crown winner of the 1970s. 36 years late, i want to hear them in a time tunne

california chrome competes for the bel belmont title. he will be the first to win the kentucky derby, the breakness and the belmont stakes since 1978. tonight he's not alone citizen trainer linda is looking to break down more barriers. >> linda rice may be considered queen. no surprise if you know herlinage. having grown up in a family where everyone is in the industry rice was already a certified trainer by the time she was 23. and in 2013 new york bred trainer of the year feels right at home in the male-dominated profession. >> a lot of people talk about female trainers and they think it's a novelty, but this has been second nature since day one. tell me about your history. >> yes, i've been raining horses in new york for two decades now since i moved to new york. i was a bit of a novelty when i first showed up. she has won nearly 1200 races to go along with $40 million in prize money. she even made history at saratoga in 2009 when she was the first-ever female to finish in the lead of the final trainer standing at the historic meet. o

. >> the belmont is the most challenging because it's one and a half miles. the lopping es race these horses have ever run. the last horse to beat the odds was affirmed in 1978. >> horses now are bread for shorter distance, not the speed. stamina just isn't there anymore. >> the possibility of a triple crown winner created a sellout. some of these box seats went for thousands of dollars on reselling sites. >> for some, cost is no issue. >> this is my first horse race ever and to be able to possibly see a triple crown, i think it's something you can't put a price . >> a simple 2ed bet for california chrome but those who bet on the only is will get to the take home the money. >> to add insult to injury, race officials had underer people to take public transportation. a train platform broke and the trains are not running any longer and so now you have hundreds of people who are stranded here. so u disappointed and some angry fans to. >> taking the triple crown requires three wins in five weeks and the belmont is notoriously known as the graveyard for speed h. >>

the belmont stakes, you might say.ay traffic trouble and some say the first time california chrome chased some, quote, traffic problems. he was up toward the lead early and then shuffled back along the rail and then fourth and then he made a move. the crowd was reorganize. in the stretch he did not -- was not able to overcome competitor. it was a mile and a half distance which he hasn't run. whether it was three races in five weeks, we will get an explanation later. richard, thank you so much, richard. appreciate it. we have got to go at the end of the hour. not tonight for california chrome. but an exciting race. stay right here on cnn. get completely caught up with our documentary series the "sixties" tonight. that is straight ahead. at 8:00 world on the brink. thanks for being with us. i'm poply hpy harlow. >> here we go. >>

abc news, belmont park. >> golden gate field is hosting what they are calling the biggest belmont stakes party in the bay area. they have ten live races and a wine festival. the jockey, victor sepinosa trained at the field and sherman. sherman was an owner and trainer for more than 40 years. owners are steve coborn. and both tapped their retirement accounts to invest in california chrome. >> these are not the sheiks, these are not oil people, these are every day people. they turned down over $2 million for the mare and they feel in is their dream and they are just enjoying the ride. >> and what a ride it has been. post time is 3:62 this afternoon and we will immediately know the outcome of the race. download the abc7 news app and you will get breaking news whenever news happens. it is 5:09. lisa argen will have a check of the forecast coming up next and also next a live look from our kgo rough cam. the beautiful bay lights on the bridge there. next, comedian tracy morgan in critical condition this morning following a six-car pileup on the new jersey turnpike. and new details so we made o

california chrome falling short at the belmont stakes. but what came next, a blistering rant from the owner of the horse, saying it wasn't fair. tonight, we team up with our partners at espn, lindsay czarniak is as the racetrack for us. >> reporter: a crowd 100,000 strong holding its breath. a collective gasp as california chrome crosses the finish line. >> and california chrome in his quest for a triple crown. >> reporter: and then, a shocker from the horse's owner. steve coburn enraged by california chrome's loss to a horse that only ran in the belmont and not the derby or preakness in the hunt for the elite triple crown title. >> it's all or nothing. because this is not fair to these horses that have been running their guts out for these people. this is the coward's way out. >> reporter: not even his wife could calm him. >> i don't care! >> reporter: his comments have now created a firestorm. >> steve coburn went on a sore loser rant postrace. >> reporter: social media lighting up. a prom innocent race writer tweting, steve coburn need

tomorrow, the belmont stakes, temperatures in the 80s, hot and dry.l be fast for the belmont stakes. no mud, nothing but sunshine. temperatures well above average. i hope you you have nice outdoor plans here in the northeast. over to you. >> things are certainly sunny for a history-making weekend in horse racing. belmont favorite, california chrome, is in position to become the first horse in nearly 40 years to win the triple crown. how much of a sure thing is this thoroughbred, they made chrome the 3-5 favorite. if you bet $5, you will only win three atop your original wager. abbey, it could go even lower than that. so, can anything get in this horse's way? nbc news's katy tur is at belmont park. what is that on your left arm there? is that a tattoo? >> you want to start with this. >> yeah, start with that. >> let's start with this. this is chromy is my homey. if he doesn't win, i am going to have to cover it over with a rose or something, gaudy like that. the odds are very good for him. 3 to 5, as you said, is really quite a good bet. i would imagin

california chrome's historic bid falls short at belmont. >> it won't be a triple crown this year! it's going to be close! it's going to be very close! and tonalist got there! >> the horse's owner lashing out at the competition after the race. >> this is a coward's way out in my opinion. this is a coward's way out. >> this morning, in an exclusive interview, we'll ask him just what he meant by those comments and why he says he doesn't think he'll ever see a triple crown winner in his lifetime. >>> critical condition. actor tracy morgan surrounded by family at the hospital this morning as the man who police say was responsible for the deadly pileup that killed one man and seriously injured morgan and several others faces criminal charges today. >>> honoring a legend. >> the loss i feel, i cannot describe. >> maya. >> hundreds turn out to remember and to praise the late maya angelou and the legacy she leaves behind. >>> band of brothers. this morning hundreds of paratroopers recreating the historic jump that so many brave men made during the invasion of normandy. today, sunday, june

excitement building at belmont in new york after all these years, are we about to see a triple crown? "nightly news" from normandy tonight begins now. >> this is "nbc nightly news" with brian williams. reporting tonight from normandy. >>> good evening. when they were young on a terrible day 70 years ago today, they dropped into the woods in parachutes, flew overhead in war planes and wave after wave on the beach with machine gun and artillery fire raining down on them from above. it was an enormous gamble. they paid under 10,000 souls rest in eternal peace behind us, some of them, right where they died. yet their efforts turned the tide in the war and helped to save the world. it was a beautiful day here today. made more beautiful by how many of them made it back one more trip to normandy for the men who already took it once. years ago, tom brokaw gave a bunch of them the perfect title, the greatest generation. here today tom was back as well to witness this 70th reunion. ♪ >> reporter: this is why we're here. here above the beaches of normandy just beyond the water that brought liber

al jazeera's jay gray is live for us in belmont. jay, it's been 36 years since we have had a triple crown winner. and california has won the first two races. so what are his chances of sweeping a win this time around? >> yeah. i think they are really good, morgan. great to talk to you. but we have had this scenario before. in fact, as you talk about, for almost four decades, the sport of kings with no new crown. for many con tenders, it's the longer oval here at belmont, the wider turns and the track that the jackdaws call the sand box that has caused the biggest problems and then the great equalizer today. california chrome hoping to best that and the crowd of 10 rivals he will be racing against to do what he has done in the derby and the preakness crossed the finish line ahead of the field. all that's left now is for california chrome to do what he does best: run. >> he is as ready as he can get, you know. he's such a nice horse as far as his temperament goes. he doesn't get too worked up about anything. >> that hasn't stopped any

stamina to win the belmont. >> reporter: the belmont is called the test of a champion because of its rare mile and a half distance to cover. >> here at the finish line at belmont, the frustration has grown every year. since 1997, seven different horses have been on the verge of winning the triple crown. something went wrong. there is a bit of a rags to riches aura since the mother of california chrome was purchased for a meager $8,000. >> to win the triple crown would be a dream come true for me. >> reporter: the horse racing industry has been battered for decades by gambling competition and changing entertainment tastes. >> if california chrome wins i think it will bring a new generation of fans to this great sport. >> reporter: the horse racing industry has seen crowds melt away,ation tract bid other gambling interests. supporters hope a win by california chrome will provide a badly neated shot in the arm for the industry. >> thanks so much for that. i have a feeling this may happen today. we will keep you pos