for justify's trainer bob baffert, his third triple crown.ut what makes justify so special. >> he knows he's a bad dude. he walks in there, those other horses, he's very intimidating, more like the intimidator in the paddock, those other horses see him, he knows that, you know, he's the guy. >> looked like justify was agreeing with him. put his nose over there saying, yeah, you got that right. baffert says justify has more racing in him but doesn't see the horse racing for more than a another year. >> we heard he's probably going to be bred at some point bringing in $20 million to $30 million a year. >> yeah, going to be out breeding. >> wow. >>> fans found in the levi stadium today not for football or concert but, yes, that's golf. a company called stadium links sets up nine hole golf courses at stadiums across the country. this weekend a tournament was held at the 49ers' home. dierent levels of the stadium. they're supposed to aim for the field below. >> it's awesome. it's great. i didn't know how it was going to be set up, but it's fun to

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justify is trained by bob baffert. ago who ended the 37-year triple crown drought. i got to speak with baffert yesterday and compared the sport to the all-time greats. >> it's a privilege to have a horse like this. you want to stay out of their way, don't mess it up. i feel this pressure, you know, like you've got this really good athlete, you've got, you know, lebron james, michael jordan, you better win the championship, dude. you sure -- like alabama, you got all these good players, you better win it. >> reporter: justify the overwhelming favorite today. people hoping to see history once again here at belmont park. the race scheduled to start at about 6:45 eastern. guys, i joked with baffert, he's a superstitious guy. he said the last thing he wants to happen is for a black cat to walk in front of his. >> are there a lot of black cats out there? >> reporter: we saw a cat yesterday before the interview, but it was not black. he was very happy to hear that. >> of all the things to be concerned about. thank you very mu

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for bob baffert, the trainer for justify, he was the trainer for american barrow who won in 2015.wice over with justify.to triple crown in four years for bob baffert. for justify, he has a chance to do something that only one horse has done before. that was american barrow. he cannot compete in the breeders' cup classic in november. if justify wins that, he will be the second horse to ever win the grand slam of horse racing. an exciting moment. the crowd went wild. history made. really justify remains undefeated. a perfect 6-0 in his career and what a moment it was here for history. i didn't doubt justify from the very beginning and many people did not either. also just how strong he was in the kentucky derby and preakness. what an amazing night it was here at belmont park. >>julie: what an amazing course. a three-year-old colt. i just enjoy watching him walk by gracefully and didn't have lots of experience before this. >>reporter: the fact that he started his career a few months ago is a rare thing. usually they get their start two years before. it's just incredible point history

a rare sports feat now accomplished twice by trainer bob baffert who first won with american pharoah in 2015. >> after that, we thought what do we do next? >> reporter: then came this chestnut colt. >> do you think he has juice left in him? >> he has a lot left. look at him. he knows he a bad dude. i mean, he knows -- when he walks in there, those other horses, he's very intimidating. >> reporter: but his racing career spanning 111 days is already nearing an end. too valuable to risk injury, justify's future, says his owner, is in breeding. >> his future in breeding could bring in $20 million, a $30 million a year? >> yes, absolutely. >> reporter: that's a valuable horse. >> that's a valuable horse and he knows it. >> reporter: blake mccoy, nbc news, new york. >> when we come back, on the eve of the world cup, we'll catch up with a soccer sensation whose message goes well beyond the game. >>> finally tonight, beyond this week's summit here in singapore there's another event that will capture much of the world's attention.he world cup in russia. one of the biggest stars is playing for

his trainer bob baffert. >> he's a big strong horse. he's the man. >> he reminds baffert of another horse he trained american pharoah. the last winner of triple crown. >> they have the same mechanics and they're fast. they make their own racing luck because they can get out of trouble. >> aboard justify, mike smith. at 52 the old man on the track. >> if i was able to pull something like this off, i could ride away into the sunset so to say. >> one last test of greatness. one more mile and a half to immortality. ann thompson, nbc news, new york. >> you can watch justify's run for the triple crown, the belmont stakes airs tomorrow right here on nbc. and tonight the celebration that began on the ice in vegas and quickly spread to the streets of washington is continuing in bars across d.c. the capitals beating the vegas golden knights to capture their first stanley cup. the victory parade will be held tuesday down constitution avenue to the national mall. when we come back, americans answering the call for help. above and beyond is next. sp

. >> justify's trainer, bob baffert, says the 3-year-old horse reminded him of another horse he trained, american pharoah, the last winner of the triple crown. >> that is a winning combination. >>> now to the developing story out of san francisco. police officers shot and seriously injured a man while changing him. it happened on the popular and very crowded north beach neighborhood area. you can see in this video just how many people were there when this was all unfolding. the entire ordeal happened about midnight at grant a vallejo. in. officers say they found a gun and they are now talking with several witnesses. >> there were a lot of people out and about this morning just after midnight. it's a saturday morning in a popular entertainment area, so i believe we've identified some witnesses. >> so far those san francisco police are not saying what sparked that pursuit. >>> now to our continuing coverage of the san francisco mayor's race. we still don't know who the next mayor is going to be but we're at least getting closer. tonight we're learning london breed is back on top. nbc bay

. >>> and "time" says justify propelled trainer bob baffert deep sbeer racing history with his tripleory. justify led wire to wire at bell management stakes in new york saturday to win his second triple crown. he also trained triple crown winner american pharoah. baffert is the second trainer in history to win the triple crown twice. >>> still to come, a new era for the internet. net neutrality officially ends today. we'll tell you what that means for you. for you. introducing kinder joy. a new way to add surprise to your kid's day. and for a limited time only discover the dinosaurs from the new movie jurassic world: fallen kingdom, inside kinder joy. a little surprise goes a long way. a trip back to the dthe doctor's office, mean just for a shot. but why go back there, when you can stay home, with neulasta onpro? strong chemo can put you at risk of serious infection, which could lead to hospitalizations. in a key study, neulasta reduced the risk of infection from 17% to 1%, a 94% decrease. applied the day of chemo, neulasta onpro is designed to deliver neulasta the next day, so you c

down to a mile-and-a-half-sprint, and, for justify-- along with his jockey mike smith and owner bob baffertt was a chance to clinch a triple crown victory and join an elite club of just 12 other horses. >> i know people are probably betting against him, but i'm not. >> reporter: baffert already has one triple crown under his belt. he's the force behind 2015 triple crown winner american pharoah, whose win broke a dry spell that lasted 37 years. 'v i've got to pinch myself. i've had all these good horses right in a row. >> reporter: but it's secretariat who still holds the track record at belmont, set in 1973. r secretariat is moving like a tremendoused machine. >> reporter: the owners of today's winner will also receive a big pile of cask-- $800,000, ion.a. >> ninan: thank you very much, fenneth. officials said today they found the body of a woman who was killed by an alligator in davie, florida. the woman disappeared on friday while walking her dogs near a lake. the 12-foot gator that officials believe attacked the woman has been captured and killed. tureto california, where police ice tryi

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trainer bob baffert wins his second triple crown. trained american pharoah four years ago. justify is just the 13th horse to win the kentucky derby, the preakness and the belmont stakes in the same year. >>> a power play in the nation's capital. the stanley cup champions were in the house to check out the giants and the nationals. alex ovechkin of the washington capitals throwing out the first pit. that's just a bit outside -- a bit high. hey, i didn't know there were mulligans in baseball. i guess there are. he gets a redo and that's pretty good. nationals took an early 5-0 lead but the giants closed the gap in the third. the three-run shot made it 5-3. fourth inning now 5-4, harper crushes his 19th of the year. nationals win 7-5. >>> a's and royals at the coliseum. second inning, an rbi base hit. 1-0 kc. just three hits allowed in seven inngs. duffy nice defense behind him. great catch by goings. a solo home run in the ninth, royals go on to win and your final is 2-0. >>> that's a look at your morning sports. have a great sunday. >

it was trainer bob baffert's second triple crown feat, and with unbeaten justify, mike smith became the oldest jockey to win the triple crown. >>> stanley cup making the rounds in washington, d.c. there is alex ovechkin hoisting it. and then hurling the first pitch before the giants game. bottom of the fourth, watch this one. that is bryce harper. gone. increased the national lead, 6- 4. they beat the giants 7-5. >>> and in oakland, alex gordon of the royals, that is a matter shot. ninth-inning, both in a 2-0 win over the a's. the record is 33-32. >>> and in soccer, the earthquakes in the dark uniforms. it's tied. look what happens. l.a. fc, stunned san jose at avaya stadium. the final, 4-3. that is sports at this hour, everybody. have a terrific sunday. i'll see you around. >>> we all know the bay area real estate market is crazy. but, one sales price is setting a new record. >> a san francisco home located in the pacific heights neighborhood just sold for $9.6 million. that is $1.6 million over the asking price. >> kpix 5's julie watts is here to tell us how this might just come down

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trainer bob baffert wins his second triple crown.years ago. justify is just the 13th horse to win the kentucky derby, the preakness and the belmont stakei 'she tin capital. giants and the nationals. were alex ovechkin of the washington pitch.ls throwing out the first that's just a bit outside -- a bit high. hey, i didn't know there were mulligans in baseball. i guess there are. nationals took an early 5-0 lead the third. the three-run shot made it 5-3. fourth inning now 5-4, harper crushes his 19th of the year. nationals win 7-5. >>> a's and royals at th coliseum. second inning, an rbi base hit. 1-0 kc. his only mistake -- he allowed just three hits in seven innings. duffy struck out ten. also has some nice defense behind him. great catch by goings. a solo royals go on to win and your final is 2-0. >>> that's a look at your morning sports. have a great sunday. >>> coming up, california's great america is about to open a new roller coaster. we'll have a preview. ♪ ♪ legendary jockey vÍctor espinoza is insatiable when it comes to compe

trainer bob baffert wins his second triple crown.ust the 13th horse to win the kentucky derby, the preakness, and the belmont in the same year. >>> a power play in the nation's capital. the stanley cup champions were in the house to check out the giants and the nationals. alex ovechkin of the washington capitals throwing out the first pitch, and he is just bit high. he says, wait a minute. give me one more chance. there you go. that's the way to do it. nationals used a four-run second inning to get an early 5-0 lead. then in the third, the giants closed the gap. nick hundredly with a three-run homer, seventh of the season. fourth inning, now 5-4. bryce harper crushes his 19th of the year. the nationals win by the final of 7-5. >>> a's and royals at the coliseum. second inning, orlando with an rbi base hit off chris bass et cetera. 1-0 kc. his only mistake, he allowed just three hits in seven innings. check out the catch. alex gordon adds some insurance in the ninth. he jacks a solo home run, his fifth of the year. royals shut out the

hall of fame trainer bob baffert knows a thing or two about winning. in 2015, he ushered american pharaoh into the winner's circle. the last horse to win the triple crown. now with justify, he's a two-time champ. >> just to train a horse like i'at, he's a magnificent animal. m anjucest to trlad ain a horse that. >> reporter: and 52-year-old mike smith, becoming the oldest jockey to win the triple crown. >> he made my dream come true. repr:te timing. just ask the hall of fame jockey smith. becoming the oldest in his profession to accomplish that feat. and justify, knocking out 35 horses on his way to triple crown glory. dan and paula?back to you. >> justify, such a beautiful horse too. >> you wouldn't kiss him. >> i would kiss the horse. >> kiss him right on the nose. ha tnkha z juify n.se on the set hor i gre. >> were you on tv? >> i was actually sleeping. but i was at the last three triple crowns. there is nothing like that sound, 100,000 people when the horse comes around that final lane to the stretch there. >> the final furlong. >> a couple of them

for trainer bob baffert, this is his second triple crown win in four years.rican pharoah who broke the 30 year triple crown drought three years ago. baffert one of two trainers to win triple crown twice. i actually spoke to baffert earlier in the week. he wanted so bad to win the race for justify. he told me the horse deserved it, an incredible athlete, comparing him to lebron james. he told me the most important part of this race was the first 25 seconds to get out of post one and get in the lead. it went exactly according to plan. >> i think everybody wants to see this happen because he's such a beautiful horse. he's so tough. he's just an imposing horse. >> i think he's the greatest of all time. just won the triple crown, man. he's my champion. >> after the race baffert also praising his 52-year-old jockey mike mysmith for the job he did. he was very happy for him to win a triple crown this late in his career. who knows, we may be in a different time, four in the '70s, two in the '80s and two in a span of four years. who knows, we may get another one befor

both were horses on of trainer bob baffert. when he unloaded justify, the other horses went nuts. it was like they could feel his greatness. justify did not run his first race until february of this year. now he is the 13th horse to ever win the triple crown. justify dominated the belmont stakes is leading wire-to-wire. he joined seattle slew to win undefeated. baffert is now just one of two trainers in history to win two triple crowns. he explained the adoration of justify after the race. >> i think everybody wants to see this happen because he's a beautiful horse. and it's like he's just so tough. an imposing horse. >> he's the greatest of all time. he just won a triple crown, man. he's my champion. >> so now what happens next is he heads to churchill downs later today. justify will get a week or so off before figuring out what's next. breeding rights worth a record $75 million. don't expect a lot of alone time, in other words. coming in second at the belmont was gronkowski, the horse named after rod gronkowski. the patriots tight end owns a small stake in the horse. this was aw

stakes after winning the kentucky derby and preakness this year a triple crown and second for train bob baffert who won with american pharoah in 2015. >> american pharoah will be my first love and he was showing me the same signs and showing me the brilliance, superior horse. >> reporter: the jockey riding justify is the oldest to win the triple crown at 52. mike smith says justify was so calm before the rafsrace, he wa worried. >> reporter: justify is 13th horse ever to win a triple crown. i'll step out of the way. how is this for timing? justify was just brought out here. look at that beautiful horse. look at that. that is a champion right there. now his future remains a little bit up in the air. his owners are going to discuss what lies ahead for justify when he travels back to louisville tomorrow but they tell me this morning that it is likely he'll race again, probably sometime in the fall. his real value, though, going forward will be with breeding. look at that beautiful horse, willie. >> that is a star horse too. who knows when the cameras are on and wanted you to get out of the way the

bob baffert trained justify and restoring hope also in the race yesterday.the horses, that horse, restoring hope, was blocking so that justify could win the race. what do you say to that? >> yeah. i read it this morning actually. i, you know, i don't know. it is difficult. that same owner had two horses in the race. one he wanted to go to the lead. one that was supposed to come off the pace. i think it is horse racing. i don't think there was anything done there that shouldn't have been done. when you look at the race, the horse that ran second, gronkowski, ran unbelievable race. missed the break, came from dead last. none of what is being spoken about really had anything to do with that horse's trip. so, that for me, i understand it. but, i don't think it will materialize in anything. and take anything away from just the spectacular horse that justify is. ainsley: what is next for justify? >> well, we'll have to wait and see and regroup. our plan to run him through the end of the year. we'll have to see how he comes out of this race. ainsley: okay. >> it wi

like pharaoh, justify is trained by bob baffert. >> he's there.e the same talent. totally different maid-up horses. at the end of the day, they have the same mechanics. they're fast. >> reporter: justify is favored to win, the mile and a half b l belmont has a number of challenges. the competition includes second and third in the preakness. other horses are entering the belmont fresh, having sat out either one or both of the first two races. but the undefeated colt named justify remains poised in his quest to make history. biggest unknown, biggest challenge of this race, it's a mile and a half. the first and only time for these horses they'll likely run this far. and, dylan, thanks for the good news about the weather. the triple crown trail has been saturated. so glad to hear it will be good here. >> mike, thanks so much. we'll be watching nbc's coverage of the 150th belmont stakes. that kicks off tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. eastern. >>> just ahead, the world's most glamorous couple, the clooneys, as george receives an honor. >>> and on national best fr

his trainer is bob baffert, he talked about it yesterday.fore his horse runs, coming off the track he was just full of himself. i know he's going to show up and run his race. but, you know, he still has to get around there, he has to break well. >> reporter: and if baffert looks familiar, he's the same trainer for american pharaoh who was the last horse to win the triple crown here in 2015. hall of fame jockey mike will be riding justify. he won the belmont stakes back in 2010, and the winner of the triple crown will be awarded a brand new trophy. for the first time, they've redesigned the trophy, and all hope is that justify will be the first person -- the first horse to win that trophy. here again, i spoke to sonny taylor who's been working here for 50-plus years. he was the official timer when secretariat won the triple crown. he says justify's going to win, so i have placed my bet on him as well. elizabeth: i was just going to ask you if you placed a bet. leland: are i did notice there was some enthusiasm every time he said justify's goi

hall of fame trainer bob baffert who famously broke the 37-year triple crown drought with american pharoah's just a magnificent animal and i'm just glad i got a chance to train a horse like that. >> reporter: before the belmont win justify had to slog through the mud to take first at the kentucky derby. >> hi's just awesome, justify has won the kentucky derby. >> reporter: and deal with fog to conquer the competition at the preakness stakes. >> justify, he's unstoppable. he won the preakness. >> reporter: the thoroughbred also broke another record after his big win, becoming the most valuable racing horse of all time when his breeding rights sold for $75 million. the surprise second place horse gave one member of the crowd quite a thrill. >> he's in second. >> reporter: the namesake of new england patriots rob gronkowski who was in the stands cheering as gronk made the turn from last to second. >> all right. >> look, they don't know if they'll go ahead and let justify retire because of the 75 million. don't want him to get hurt again. so they haven't made that decision. >> what is left to

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and they come out of the fog at the eighth pole and you still see the blue shadow roll of bob baffert'srk, see you could see him in front but mike knew he had the race. the last 50 yards, he's thinking about three weeks two weeks ago. he's saying i need to save him. >> because he saw the finish line and knew he had enough, but that horse was coming up fast. >> they were coming. but you know, i think at a mile and a half, he's going to get in a nice rhythm. he's got a beautiful stride. it's a big racetrack with wide turns. he'll do well. >> kenny, i have a sponsorship question. >> go ahead. >> so, when you decide who you're betting on, because effectively, there's a bet this is like betting on a horse, right? a little bit, because by the way, if the horse is not in the frame at the end, you don't get the value. so -- >> here we are today talking about it, too. >> i would say this, we've already won. when we locked this partnership up and ben sterner and when they called us and said lightning's going to strike twice -- first off, the horse is going to win i'm up on camera five, horse is g