chrome's home track is lose alameadose in the area. they were in the stands watching the race, disappointed for the loss. karen traverse is also there, she continues the coverage with a look at chrome's wild ride that nearly ended with the top prize. >> it's a lot less festive at belmont park because the fans who came to see a triple crown rinner will disappointed. it because so loud on the final lap, and once they knew california chrome was not going to win, deafening silence. victor espinoza said it was hard, but ultimately, his hoersh just didn't have it. >> an excited crowd hoping to wimsz history. >> it's going to be very close. tonalist got there. >> it was a huge upset, that means no triple crown. it was an amazing run for 3-year-old california chrome who took the racing world by surprise. first, californkentucky derby. then the preakness. >> california chrome has won the preakness. >> the belmont is known as a test of the champion. its grueling mile and a half race the longest of all the growling races. since affirmed won in 19

♪ >> more than 100,000 packing belmont to see if california chrome can win the triple crown, chrome in post position, and at the start of the race, he gets off to a good start coming out of the gate and is able to move all the way inside the rails which is where he wants to be, but as the race went on, he was forced outside. chrome is on the far outside lane, down the stretch. >> and they're in the stretch, it's general arod, tonalist, there's california chrome, on the far outside, and he's furlough of immortality, here's wicked fun, commissioner, california chrome on the outside, tonalist, tonalist, it won't be a triple crown, and tonalist got there! >> disappointed, and the triple crown crowd continues, as he goes in the belmont, california chrome finishes tied for fourth. tonalist hadn't raced in the previous races and got criticism from chrome's coowner, coburn. >> i'll never see a triple crown winner because of the way they do this. it's not fair to the horses that have been in the game since day one. it's all or nothing. because this is not fair to the horses, that if they're run

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 disappointed when their hometown horse did not win. chrome's hometown track is los alamedas. abc news reporter nick smith has more. >> reporter: the faces tell the story. >> disappointed. but it was a good race. >> reporter: there is a reason only 11 horses have won the kentucky derby, preakness and belmont stakes all in the same year. it is not easy to do. >> he has the preakness and the kentucky derby under his belt so had to root for him. >> we have a definite connection to this horse. >> reporter: undefeated since last december, and first in six consecutive races all eyes were on number two, california chrome to repeat that again today. >> the two owners, this was their first venture into horse racing. they were the talk of

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. >> it's not going to be california chrome. the colt had the whole country behind him but that wasn't enough inform push him over the finish line. >> california chrome created lots of new horse racing fans though in the bay area. a huge crowd flocked to golden gate field this afternoon for their chance to be part of history. a lot of people sported purple and green, california chrome's colors. we even found someone wearing boots with the theme. i apologize you can't hear her co. social media might have helped build up california chrome's image. he is the first horse to make a run of at the triple crown since social media. >> they were cheering on their here oh but the -- hero but the cheers faded as the horses made the turn for home and it became clear he was not going to win. >> wendy, a lot of disappointment out there as well. >> yeah, good evening. certainly a very disappointing evening. i wish i had great news to share with you. the tense of -- tens of thousands of people came here hoping to see california chrome win the tr

but we also want to see history with california chrome. >> california chrome did it! julie haener, ktvu channel 2news. >>> an early morning fire burned a hundred acres in the pittsburg and bay point area. it started about 12:30 this morning and took firefighters nearly five hours to contain the flames. contra costa firefighters say they had to do some back burning to help them gain control of that fire. no houses were burned. no one was hurt. an investigation is now under way to find the cause. >>> cal trans is scrambling to cut back dry brush that lined bay area freeways. because of the drought, fire danger is extremely high this year. just in the past week, at least two fires broke out on the side of freeways, one in san jose, another along the interchange near vallejo. the cost of cutting back the brush along the highways is not cheap. it cost cal trans $4.4 million a year to maintain 4000 acres of property. >> you can't obviously have every bit of acreage maintained 100% all the time. it takes a while. do you have to prioritize. >> cal trans says the tri valley ar

off and california chrome has a very good start.lifornia chrome on the far outside. and he's a furlong from immortality. he's on the outside of commissioner. commissioner, california chrome on the outside. totalist. it won't be a triple crown this year. it's going to be close. it's going to be very close, and totalist got there. totalist has won the belmont stakes. >> california chrome missed the triple crown title by 1 3/4 lengths, finishing fourth. totalist did not run in the first two legs of the triple crown and that did not sit well with california chrome's co-opener. >> reporter: here at belmont park, disappointment over california chrome's finish was palpable. moments after the race -- >> this is his third big race. these other horses, they always set them out and try to upset the apple cart. i'm 61 years old and i'll never see in my lifetime, i'll 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. if you've got a horse that earns poin

know better sleep with sleep number. >>> california chrome, well, can california chrome become part ofacing history and win the triple crown this hour? it's happening in not too long. we are going to know that answer soon. but chrome will attempt to win the belmont stakes after already capturing the kentucky derby and the preakness. this horse that has grabbed the world's attention really came from pretty humble beginnings. his owners invested about $10,000 in his breeding and the man at the start pear anderson is with me. thank you for joining us, sir. we appreciate it. >> okay. >> okay. so you were california chrome's lead trainer when he was younger. from really the moment he was born. give us a sense of just how proud you are right now. >> well, proud that california chrome came into the barn when he was just 20 months old. just a young horse. and got to work and did the whole thing, the preparation as far as breaking him and starting him and getting used to the saddle and bridle and getting used to the rider and all that kind of stuff, you know? we were excited about it. we didn't

california chrome finished in fourth place.lmont park. >> it was a lot of excitement and disappointment for the chromees. he is the 13th horse joining twel other horses that won the derby and probingness and couldn't seal the deal in the belmont stakes and get the triple crown. credit with tonalist who crossed the finish line first. it is owned by robert evans. when you look at the media clip provided to us. california chrome, his earnings so far. throw.4 million and earnings for tonalist. 157,000. he did not run in the preakness or derby. and so a lot of disappointed folks leaving here and wishing they could have seen the first triple crown winner in 36 years. affirm remained the champion and last triple crown winner until this day. steve was the last jockey to hold the triple crown. and chromees say a disappointing day and eyes on next year and still love the sport. >> molly, thank you very much. >> one business looking to make the best out of a bad situation. it is the sale of the century. world war ii veteran going to amazi

>> the chrome is all the white california chrome got.e. >> reporter: the champion racehorse was born here at harris farms. nestled in california's central valley. >> the california chrome has a lot of finger points are it. everyone hear takes pride in the fact that they have probably got one there. >> reporter: there being the road to the triple crown. >> everyone who is in the horse business, one of the first questions you are asked, did you ever win the derby. >> reporter: that was the first hurdle, the kentucky derby. >> here is an upstart in their minds coming along and just blowing everybody away. >> reporter: the staff who tended to chrome day and night on the farm gathered to watch the derby. as california chrome's trainer at the farm laid the groundwork for the horse's racing career. >> i knew we had the kick going in. exciting. brought tears to my eyes. that was a thrill of a lifetime. >> reporter: kroym went on to win the preakness. putting legendary status within reach. not since 19612 had a horse from california won the kentu

. >> california chrome's owner is fired up tonight. why he says the odds where unfairly stacked against his horse. good evening, i'm ann notarangelo. >> and i'm brian hackney. the horse came up short in his bid for horse racing immor mallty. >> it is going to be close. it is going to be very close. and tonalist got there. >> california chrome finished fourth after going out as a huge favorite. the crowd hoped they would see something that didn't happen in 36 years. only 11 horses have won the triple crown since 1919. >> did you think he was going to win? >> yeah, we did! i thought he had a really good shot at it. >> 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, californ

this is california chrome's trainer. this was eight meetings between 2001 and 2007 and then moved to so cal in 2008 but his son steve operates it. the man who will ride at belmont stakes, we're talking about jockey victor espinoza. he began operating back in '93. in '94 he was the lead apprentice rider here at golden gate fields. experience paid off. not only has he put california chrome in, the previously rode a horse to victory in the kentucky derby but fell short of the triple crown at belmont. tomorrow will be the biggest belmont stakes party in the bay area but i doubt the party here will be anything compared to where my colleague jay gray is in new york. i'm assuming that california chrome is still the favorite to win tomorrow's race? >> reporter: yeah, absolutely, bob. still a heavy favorite here. california chrome out this morning for an early run. really just a jog around the track. three laps. looked real good, looked real healthy. that's good news. looked quiet around the oval as you would expect. but make no

everybody needs a hero and chrome is our hero. >> california chrome cut out clearly the big attractionsnapping a picture or maybe taking a selfie. this is abc 7 news. >> go california chrome. >> difficult choice for some bay area students. attend graduation or the state track meet. 4 hercules high school seniors made it to this weekend state meet very same day as graduation. the kid had to decide between attending graduation with family and friends or possibly winning a championship. the track won. >> it was a hard decision but then when i talked the with my family and my team mates we all came dup at the time decision that's what we want to do. we have been working really hard and all really excited about it. >> if it ends next week, ened this week they can't in my eye they can't do any better. >> the boy say the parents are proud and supportive of the success on the track and really just done such a remarkable jo job. hefty frer richmond told us about the story. if you have a story where you live e-mail us at this web site. >> too often what happens when bike and car get too close up

california chrome, known as the people's horse, goes for the triple crown. >> california chrome has won the preakness. >> can this horse, with humble beginnings, do what hasn't been done since 1978? >>> good morning, everybody. let's get straight to the breaking news this morning involving comedian tracy morgan. in critical condition right now after a crash on the new jersey turnpike. you're looking at a shot right here of the robert wood johnson university hospital in new brunswick, new jersey. this is where morgan was rushed right after the accident. >> and of course, this is the latest twist in a life of major ups and downs for this often hilarious, and sometimes controversial star. perhaps best known for his role on "saturday night live." abc's gio benitez is following the story. gio? >> reporter: as you said, morgan is in critical condition right now. the accident happened on the new jersey turnpike, a stretch of road often considered one of the most dangerous roads in the northeast. and this morning, an official tells us, a truck may have caused the accident and rear-ended a limo.

coming up, how anticipation is building for california chrome.lus... >> from blood, sweat, tears in it. >> plus, polar bear a big splash. dinner at the table. is approaching i think something like 12 minutes. thanks to 12 extra crispy tenders, 4 dipping sauces, 2 sides, and biscuits... and a free i spy game, right on the bucket. i kind of want to do this every friday. ♪ ♪ >> belmont park in new york this is where california chrome is set to run tomorrow. >> if he does, california chrome will become horse racing's 12 triple crown champion. care travers has a preview of the potentially historic race. first, kentucky derby. next up, the preekness tomorrow, the belmont. as the sun rose, california chrome got in a workout. it's been a whirl wind couple of weeks. from the new york stock exchange to top of the empire state building to the track here, everyone wants a piece of california chrome. >> i'm so tired i think i've talked to everybody in the world four times, already >> california chrome doesn't seem tired. >> he's getting better with every prai

everybody needs a hero and chrome is our hero. >> california chrome cut out clearly the big attraction her here. people can't walk by without snapping a picture or maybe taking a selfie. this is abc 7 news. >> go california chrome. >> difficult choice for some bay area students. attend graduation or the state track meet. 4 hercules high school seniors made it to this weekend state meet very same day as graduation. the kid had to decide between attending graduation with family and friends or possibly winning a championship. the track won. >> it was a hard decision but then when i talked the with my family and my team mates we all came dup at the time decision that's what we want to do. we have been working really hard and all really excited about it. >> if it ends next week, ened this week they can't in my eye they can't do any better. >> the boy say the parents are proud and supportive of the success on the track and really just done such a remarkable jo job. hefty frer richmond told us about the story. if you have a story where you live e-mail us at this web site. >> too often what ha

chrome's jockey, victor espinoza, and his trainer art sherman, spent years here. jack leonard cooks for the jockeys know but started as one himself in 1957. he knows art sherman well. >> everybody's excited in the bay area because of the relationship we've all had with art and his sons. >> reporter: jack is among the millions enamored with chrome's modest beginnings. purchased by sutter county owners for $10,000, while many of his competitors in tomorrow's race were priced as high as $600,000. for jack, knowing chrome's trainer makes it that much better. >> i don't think you could have a better story than this one, the way it's developed. >> reporter: meanwhile, here at golden gate fields they are preparing for tomorrow and have a watch party for the belmont stakes including what is called the california chrome wine festival. that's from noon to 4:00 p.m. it's $30 to get in. coming up at 6:00, we'll be talking about the role social media has had in california chrome's fame. all those chromies out there. that's at 6:00. for now live in the east bay, derek shore, nb

. >>> california chrome lost some of his luster losing belmont stakes and dashing hopes of winning the 12th ever triple crown. >> 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! 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 gat

zillow. >>> california chrome, california chrome!in the triple crown. his last challenge, the belmont stakes, which will run on saturday. the number tonight is 20, 20 belmont stakes have started with the letter c, it is the most common number, you better believe there are plenty of gamblers that have high hopes for the horse. >> reporter: california chrome was born a flashy horse, a beautiful chestnut brown with a blaze of white. >> and what is that with the chrome? >> well, the white is all that california chrome got on him, you got the chrome, the white face. >> reporter: he was born here at harris farms, nestled in the valley. >> california chrome, they all take pride in the fact they got one there. >> reporter: there, being the road to the triple crown. >> everyone who is in the horse business, one of the first questions you're asked well, did you ever win the derby? >> reporter: that was the first hurdle, the kentucky derby. >> here is some little upstart just blowing their minds away. >> reporter: the crowd gathered to watch th

chrome had been compared to sea biscuit. 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, and that's good for everyone. it makes me feel very good about the future of our company. ♪ don't just visit new york. visit tripadvisor n

as a triple crown champion, california chrom chrome chrome h more than $10 million.tting propositions are horses are suffering from some serious competition. as americans find more legal ways to gamble as casinos and even online, betting at the tracks has fallen by more than one-third in the past 10 years. attendance is down just as much, and without enough revenue from wagering, the racing industry is seeing more tracks shutting do down. this race in the story behind california chrome is tempting more people to take a chance and lay a bet. >> you have this big facility and it's pretty sad to see some days you come here and there is six, 700 people, so it's -- next saturday there won't be, at least it will be packed to the rafters. >> reporter: california chrome's long-term racing future may be hard to predict but. if he wins on saturday, he'll join just 11 other triple crown champions in the history books. tom ackerman, al jazerra, new york. >>> and a quick reminder that you can always watch al jazerra online, the usual address for you to click onto is aljazerra.com

california chrome joins that list. and they're off. mile and a half, california chrome took off but got trapped on the inside and had to sit a little too much energy to get back to the outside to make a run. here's the call. >> california chromium the outside! commissioner, it won't be a triple crown this year! it's going to be close! it's going to be very close! and toneless got there. >> wins the belmont by a nose. his owner not happy with the fact that all 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 ti

california chrome did not make it into the history books.l you exactly what happened. >>> plus the phillies in cincinnati again. ryne sandberg getting into it with the umpire here. >> and the phillies back in cincinnati tonight for game 2 against the reds. the team hoping to keep up that momentum after last night's 8-nothing blowout. bottom of the first jay bruce at the plate for cincinnati hits the pop fly to left field. that sends a man home putting the reds on the board. marlon byrd on the plate just enough to get over the fence. that's a 2 run home run for byrd. that gives phillies the lead. sixth inning dom brown hits a shot to the gap in right field. marlon byrd comes throw. ryne sandberg says uh-uh, the catcher was blocking the plate. now this is a new rule this year. the umpire not having any of it. he gets tossed out of the game. first time in his career as a manager. >>> top of the temperature seventh reds up 6-3 j. roll showing us how it's done. a 2 run shot to right field. that brings the phils within 1 and that's where it would

california chrome did not make it into the history books.ell you exactly what happened. >>> plus the phillies in cincinnati again. ryne sandberg getting into it with the umpire here. disputing from color. to the remote. to flat screens. now it's taking a quantum leap. introducing fios quantum tv. record up to 12 shows at the same time. store up to 200 hours of entertainment in hd. plus watch live tv anytime with the fios mobile app. redefining what tv can be. that's powerful. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v >> and the phillies back in cincinnati tonight for game 2 against the reds. the team hoping to keep up that momentum after last night's 8-nothing blowout. bottom of the first jay bruce at the plate for cincinnati hits the pop fly to left field. that sends a man home putting the reds on the board. marlon byrd on the plate just enough to get over the fence. that's a 2 run home run for byrd. that gives phillies the lead. sixth inning dom brown hits a shot to the gap in right field. marlon byrd co

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 your number one olive garden dishes. now they're part of our 2 for $25 guest favorites! featuring for the very first time your all time fa

chrome ace it is. 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.

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chrome didn't break away. after a neck in neck race, tonalist pull ahead in the final stretch. and with him, the hope for history gone. >> it won't be a triple crown this year! it's going to be close, it's going to be very close! >> reporter: california chrome's owner steve coburn's frustration boiled over. >> if you can't make enough points to get into the kentucky derby, you can't run in the other two races. >> reporter: may have eroded some of the goodwill he built up in the racing community when she suggested tonalist used a coward approach. >> resting and showing up only to race the third leg of the triple crown. >> it's all or nothing. because this is not fair to these horses that have been running their guts out for these people. and for the people that believe in them, to have somebody come up -- this is a coward's way out in my opinion. >> reporter: coburn was so worked up, even his wife tried to calm him down. his reaction was quickly sbrerpted by many as a case of sour grapes. >> steve coburn went o

california chrome bought for just $10,000. for his part, the official california chrome twitter says it just wasn't my day. he thinks his chromemies and hinted maybe he'll be back to race in the fall. people aren't giving up hope some day maybe we'll see a triple crown winner in our lifetime, lester. >> all right, kristen. >> california chrome's owner steve coburn is with us this morning. mr. coburn, good morning. >> good morning. >> we just heard a little bit of the comments you made after the race, we heard them from kristen. a lot of talk about specifically you calling some of the other owners cowards for only racing their horses in this race. do you stand by those comments this morning? >> sure. >> why is it that you feel they're cowards? >> well, because you know what? there was only three horses in this race that had run in all three. there was california chrome, general a-rod, and ride on curlin. the other horses hadn't competed in the other two races. so you keep these horses out of the game. and then you bring one in

chrome didn't break away. after the neck and neck race, tonalist pull ahead in the final stretch. >> it won't be a triple crown this year! it's going to be close, it's going to be very close! >> reporter: california chrome's owner steve coburn's frustration boiled over. >> if you can't make any points to get into the kentucky derby, you can't run in the two races. 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 a coward's way out in my opinion. >> reporter: coburn was so worked up, even his wife tried to calm him down. his reaction was seen by many as a case of sour grapes. >> steve coburn went on a sore loser rant post-race. >> the rant setting social media on fire. #soreloser. one tweeting -- steve coburn needs to learn that if you win with grace, you need to learn how to lose with grace. a comment day or the writing -- i'm glad the horse lost, he's not worthy of owning a triple crown winner. jockey was racing in his second attempt

sherman sees california chrome as more than just a winning horse. he has become an inspiration. >> he makes everybody dream they can come up with a horse like california chrome. that is why we are in this business. it took me 60 years. >> reporter: horse racing fans are betting big on chrome. >> i think he is going to do it. i am going to bet on him. >> reporter: rooting for sherman and what they have come to see as the hometown horse. >> i think it would mean the world to most of the people up here. certainly all the california people that love california chrome. >> reporter: so let's talk about the odds of him winning. they are 3-5. if you win $5, you will win three on top of your wager and he has a 63% chance of winning. >> i like those odds. it will be fun to watch. >> thanks christin. >> thank you. >>> well the good samaritan who returned a therapy dog to her owner yesterday is refusing a big reward. nci actress polly who is a friend of the person offered a reward. but the person who found the dog didn't want the reward. he said the owner's hap

plenty at stake for race favorite and triple crown hopeful california chrome.s karen travers is trackside at belmont this morning with a preview. good morning, karen. >> reporter: good morning, john and linzie. i would bet just a couple weeks ago, only hard-core racing fans knew the name california chrome. but now, the 3-year-old colt is on the brink of racing immortality. trying to do what no other horse has done in 36 years. first, the kentucky derby. >> california chrome shines bright in the kentucky derby. >> reporter: then, came the preakness stakes. >> california chrome has won the preakness. >> reporter: and tomorrow, the final jewel in horse racing's triple crown, the belmont. california chrome, a 3-year-old colt with white socks, a white stripe down his nose and blazing speed. racing to become the first horse in 36 years to sweep the sport's top prizes. only 11 horses have won the triple crown. most recently, affirmed in 1978. since then, 12 horses have come here to long island with the triple crown on the line. only to fall short in what's known as th

. >>> still ahead, will california chrome make history and win a triple crown?f people are bet on the ground it for all different reasons. we'll explain coming up next on al jazerra america. ♪ ♪ >>> welcome back to al jazerra america, i am stephanie sy. here are today's headlines at this hour. it is the 70th anniversary of the d-day landsing in france. d-day was the beginning of the allied powers triumph over germany in world war ii. some 18 heads of state gathered in nomady to commemorate the allied attack. on the sidelines of today's ceremonies an unanticipated meeting between president obama and russia's vladimir putin. they discussed the crisis in ukraine. obama told putin the deescalation depends on him recognizing the newly elected ukrainian president and ceasing support to separatists. >>> now for tomorrow's big events, the belmont stakes. california chrome has a lot of people counting on him to renew enthusiasm for betting on the ponies. tom ackerman on the industry's hopes and dreams beyond the big race day. >> california chrome shines bright in the ken

well i was a total chrome dome. [ laughter ] it's like chrome heads but it rhymes.because dome can also mean head. [ laughter ] it was the summer. i was off from "snl" and i followed double c from race to race to race. the indiana derby, the american oaks invitational, the los alamitos stakes. that's where i made this awesome california chrome bootleg. i love this part right here. so i'm sorry if i get a little upset about all you johnny chrome latelies. i mean, do you guys even know who california chrome's sire is? it's lucky pulpit. i know, because here is a picture of me with lucky pulpit. [ applause ] and it may look like the same picture. but you no he what they say? like sire, like son. and if you're just figuring out that sire means horse dad, i don't even want to talk to you. i'll be honest, my obsession with double c started to affect my relationships. my girlfriend, now wife, alexi didn't understand. she would always be like, "people don't follow race horses around the country, i think you're a mentally ill man." [ laughter ] and then i would stroke her ha

my money is on california chrome. >> if your money is on california chrome, mine is, too.ill go with janice dean. all right. thank you, janice. that was exciting to see him run by. thank you. have fun. >> the battle at the box office this weekend. two buzz worthy film tof our stars and the edge are out. are they worth seeing? founder of nerd tears.com kevin mccarthy. the first film, i have got to say it looks so sad to me. how many stars are you giving it? >> this is incredible stuff they tell you in the beginning of the movie it will be a sad movie. they send you a precry message before it starts. you become so attached to the characters you forget it is going to have a sad ending. april is amazing in the movie. they play brother and sister in diversion now they are lovers in this film. you forget their characters. they were fantastic in the movie. i loved the movie so much. i didn't read the book but it is a solid movie, great acting. see it. i loved it. >> 4 out of r5. >> i loved it. >> completely different film edge of tomorrow. that is also out. how do you rate that?

we thought that would be california chrome doing it. >> reporter: california chrome's co-owner steveoburn, as crushed as anyone. and angry that tonalist, a horse who didn't run in either the kentucky derby or preakness, came out on top in the belmont. >> i'm 61 years old and i'll never see -- in my lifetime i'll never see another triple crown winner because the way they do this. it's not fair to these horses that have been in the game since day one. this is a coward's way out. >> reporter: belmont is traditional where triple crown dreams are put to the test. 13 horses have now gotten this far and failed since affirmed won in 1978. >> around the far turn! >> reporter: the 1 1/2 mile race is much longer than the derby or preakness. and for horses going for the triple crown, it comes at the end of an exhausting five-week stretch. >> he was not the same like before. that's why i decide just to wait a little bit longer and behind all the horses. >> reporter: california chrome had all the makings of a cinderella story. the colt with blue-collar beginnings was bred for just $10,000. in a sp

go, california chrome. >> yes. that should be awesome. >> spencer christian is back for a second day on good morning america. >> spencer, what is the biggest difference from when you were here to now? >> the weather. it's calmer in san francisco. everything here is bigger, brighter, moving faster. i'm trying to keep up. >> he did keep up. looks like a great time. spencer had two fun days in good morning america thursday and today but will be back where he belongs in san francisco. >> sandhya patel is here with a check on the accu-weather forecast. >> hi there. yes. spencer did a great job today we're expecting him back on monday. whether conditions are var ewing quite a bit. into inland spots, temperatures into low 90s. you can see a dip in inland valleys and around the bay. perspective. we're expecting our summer spread tomorrow and satellite picture showing you our set up. high pressure nothing in to the coast. hot days are expected inland. you'll feel it towards sunday whshg we see temperatures soaring into trip

that is twice as much as california chrome. >> this is the first horse they bought. >> california chrome never raced here but the skoky and trainer have close ties to the track. >> he turned his stable over to his son, steve, he still trains here. >> the trainer and former jockey considers sherman a good friend. >> it's heart warming to know a friend is doing so well. he works hard. >> we feel like we're a part of the ride. >> stewart owns several race horses >> couldn't happen to a better family. shermans have been training for years. to get a horse like this, it's a fairy tale. fairy tail come true. >> so what is it going to take to complete the dream? >> you're going to go as slow as you can. hopefully there is someone in front he can raid them. and wait as much as he can. and have enough tank to finish strong on the part of the race. >> so this day, minds of many were 3,000 miles away. and that rare call from cuba city. at golden gate field, abc7 news >> the three-day muni driver sick out is over. but tension between management and the union is not. service back this morning. monday,

. >> california chrome definitely all wait. >> california chrome doesn't seem tired. >> i looks really, really nice. he looks really red did. >> only 11 horses have won the triple crown. affirm was the last to do it back in 1978. california chrome is the underdog. his owner invested just $10,000 to breed him. pennies compared to most champion horses. >> we've already accomplished so much. it's unbelievable if we could win the triple crown. >> this is known as the test of the champion, more than 100,000 people will be here hoping california chrome ace it is. 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

and california chrome going for the bid.nasa will strips he is wearing and could horses wear them in the future? we'll have a closer look. >> it is a symbol of hope in the great depression. secretarial was the first triple crown winner in 25 years. california chrome is something from the movies, to. >> once in a while a horse goes under the radar and you have a super star in the making. >> if hollywood writes the strip they need nasaal strip. >> the horse didn't breath through the mouth like people can. they move tremendous amounts of a in the noft trill and intoo into the lungs. >> it holds the nasaal passages open and reduces rick of bleeding in the lungs. >> they it is what humans wear when they sleep on a larger scale. >> it is like changing the equipment on a horse. >> new york officials are allowing the strips. but critics say it giving them an unfair advantage. it is designed to get more air andox gen and run faster. and that's not the case. >> reporter: they are good for the horse's health. >> they are using the stri

however many people were chrome lose. the last horse to win a triple crown was 36 years ago. > > we have another hot day on the way for tomorrow on the forecast, coming up! just moments ago a tow truck took the nissan away from the scene. the driver was taken away complaining of back pain. witnesses tell us they saw the mayor on her cellphone and she blew through the red light. the driver said she saw the mayor going through the red light but did not have time to slam. on slamthe break. i have lower back pain. i had someone else at, a kid that with me in the car. it was a nightmare > > there is no way you run into a red light and don't stop and not see the red light and less to looking at something else and not looking at the road. > > there could be irreparable damages to his body or her body and it's just because of whatever she was doing. > > oakland has independent witnesses saying that the mayor had the green light. is hard to say who was at fault but we're hoping the surveillance camera from that grocers store acros

no triple crown for california chrome. he ties for 4th at the belmont stakes. alexis christoforoushere t the u.s. navy rescues nearly 300 migrants from overloaded 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." >> axelrod: good evening. i'm jim axelrod. and this is a western edition of the broadcast. the prosecutor in new brunswick, new jersey, is charging a truck driver with death by auto. death by auto after a crash that left the comedian, tracy morgan, in critical condition and killed another comic who was traveling with him. just after 1:00 this morning, he was airlifted from the scene 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 tractor trailer park slammed into the bac

chrome was purchased for just $10,000. >> some of the horses that california chrome will be running against tomorrow were purchased for $600,000. >> reporter: the rise in fame thanks to a new generation of fanfare. this new youtube video has kids rapping about chrome. and his hash tag has taken off on twitter. >> they're all chromies. california chromies. >> reporter: early betting has already begun out here at golden gate fields. and this area will be having an early watch and a watch party tomorrow. that's the latest from the east bay, nbc bay area news. >>> now coming up in sports you'll hear exclusively from california chrome's trainer and what the co-owner of the horse has to say about california chrome's chance of winning. and you can watch the belmont stakes tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 in the afternoon. >>> still ahead. hidden identity no longer. we unmask the man behind hidden cash and what his goal really is. >>> i'm scott budman in san jose where a small street got a big response from federal law enforcement. >>> and good evening. i'm meteorologist jeff ranieri. we're tracking fog

california chrome's owner steve coburn, obviously disappointed by the outcome, said the other horsesunfair advantage because they didn't run in the kentucky derby or preakness races. >> you know what? he's been in three -- this is his third very big race. i'm 61 years old. i'll never see in my lifetime, i'll 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. >> the winning horse, tonalist, did not run in either of the two previous races. >>> here in the bay area, where california chrome is trained, people gathered in hopes of watching the horse make history. >> ktvu's john sasaki was at berkeley's golden gate fields where the excitement quickly turned to disappointment right in the blink of an eye. ♪ >> 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. [ cheers & applause ] >> it hasn't been done since 1978, only been done 1

chrome could be the great racer. earner. >> i wonder how much we are from identifying the genetic predisposition of being a great horse? still doing it through breeding? >> you would think they would get better without horses. it's still very unscientific. values all over on the place. >> they will start figuring out what the genes are. >> top studs go 150 times a year. >> you mean they do it over 150 times a year? >> that's like every other day. >> biannual versus semi annual. >> i want to come back as a stallion. >> the final countdown is on. the number of month readied to round the corner in the final stretch of "squawk box". and the business of belmont. a quick note. squawk blog is up. another wild week. check all of it out at squawk.cnbc.com. >>> and they're off. steve liesman jumps out to an early lead. his economic endurance could make all the difference. hugging the rail is jared bernstein. neck and neck on the right-hand side, larry kudlow and rick santelli. they always bring their "a" game. down the stretch

as california chrome hopes to become the first to win the triple crown in more than a quarter century horse relishes the attention, spot lit and the cameras. >> it is a different story for california chrome co-owner. >> how excited are you? >> really excited. >> the man of few words and we caught up to him before he boarded the flight to new york for california chrome racing in the bell minute stake on saturday. >> he and his partner read him for under $10,000 and on verge of history, california chrome is america's horse, no question, he is ready to see the horse win but is puzzled by the fame. when asked of the media attention he answered it this way --. >> everyone should vote for me as a write in for governor and i will correct every debtcy in -- deficiency in the state. >> jobing but awkward answer for a man who had an awkward experience during the amazing run of california chrome. at the kentucky derby he did not see the race or win, instead, he stayed with his mother who was in a wheelchair because officials failed to accommodate them. that was one of reasons why he decided not

chrome paused for pictures.hen 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 collect his trophy, alongside the great 1973 champion, secretariat. it would be a win for both the horse and the sport. >> he is probably going to attract some people who might have been on the fence abo