the name derby is synonymous with racing and the derby in australia as well. big focus on that event. prize money 1.3 million pounds. you might be asking is that enough in the global economy. not really. in dubai it's richer than that $10 million for the dubai world cup so the question is is the prestige of british racing enough to encourage the industry? because when i talk about prestige the prize money may not be great but it is all about the breeding. so for instance he won right back in 2001 has since gone on to produce three derby winners including last year's winner australia. so if you're getting into the industry it's a mix of factors you're working for. it's about going on to the breeding side of things but i've got to point out though we have seen very challenging times across the u.s. in recent years. the financial crisis constrained spending some what which made it difficult on the racetrack as well. fewer owners trainers are not making as much money and even spectator numbers are more challenging. the question is whether racing can survive and wh

trip in the kentucky derby, missed the break and still got up to the sixth.orse, won his first three starts in the derby f fiasco, so i give him a look an frosted a look. he was one of the few horses to actually make a move i don't know if you saw the kentucky derby, but top three horses stayed all the way around and this horse rallied to get up to be fourth. i think he could be a factor and the trainer has won this race already. keen ice is another horse who could come in at the end, a horse that wants to go the mile and a half. >> you talk about being a fast course, fast horse here, secretariat, of course holds the records, any chance that could be broken by american pharoah tomorrow? >> i don't think so it's a world record you'd have to be an exceptional horse to do that. to be honest although he's won both the derby and preakness, american pharoah's times have been on the slow side but the preakness was won in such a quagmire, a monsoon that day. he still got the job done that's what you need to do. >> it's going to be exciting. jerry jerry bosser thanks

when affirmed captured the kentucky derby, preakness, and belmont stakes. since then, 12 horses were in the winner circle for the derby and preakness, but failed at belmont park. >> the event was a sellout for the first time the new york racing association capped attendance at 90,000. >> this is the winning ticket. >> they placed bets to pick a winner. >> they had drinks with friends and showed off their fashionable outfits. >> i just made the hat for the carnations that it represents for the belmont. for the derby, we went to, i made roses and for the preakness, i had the black eyed susans. >> i have my tie, my cane, when it gets hot, we have to wipe the brow. >> now that american pharoah won the biggest prize, his breeding fees will rise substantially. >>> and experts in the racing industry say now that he has won the triple crown, those fees could go up to making the owners as much as $100 million. incredible, juliette. >> it is. wendy in elmont, new york. thank you for that historical moment. and we'll have much more on this race and reaction to america

. >> the last time a horse won the triple crown was in 1978 when affirmed craptured the kentucky derby, preakness, and belmont stakes. failed at belmont park. >> the event was a sellout for @ first time the new york rationing association capped attendance at 90,000. >> this is a winning ticket. >> they placed bets, carefully through the program to pick a winner. they had drinks with friends and showed off their fashionable outfits. >> i just made the hat for the carnations that it represents for the belmont. for the derby, we went to, i made roses and for the preakness, i had the black eyed susans. >> i got my suit on, i got my tie, my cane, when it gets hot, got to wipe the brow. >> now that american pharoah has won horse racing biggest prize, rise substantially from an estimated prerace $20 million. wendy for cbs news, new york. >>> and it's unlikely that we will will ever see american pharoah race again. his breeding rights are of course now at a premium, and industry experts predict he could make as much as $100 million now that he is a triple crown winner. juliette and brian. >> y

the winner of the kentucky derby and the preakness is looking to make history. we are live at belmont park new york. good morning, jeh. what do you think the chances are of american pharoah winning the triple crown? >> reporter: a lot of people think they're very good. a lot say this is the year we could see it. three to five odds for american pharoah. quiet out here cool breeze. a really nice morning at belmont. we expect to see american pharoah take a final gallop around the track this morning and tomorrow it's the run at history. >> he's happy. he's enjoying what he does. he's a very happy horse. >> reporter: but really what's there to not be happy about? >> coming to the finish american pharoah has won the kentucky derby. >> reporter: after dominating wins in the derby and preakness, american pharoah comes to new york has the latest super horse with a chance to win racing eegs biggest and most elusive prize, the triple crown. >> it's one of the toughest things to accomplish in all of sports. >> reporter: since afir ma accomplished it in 1978 a few have fell

, y usted tambien mini motorcycle derby against win ""the tonight show" derby me.i. [ cheers and applause ] and here to race for it right !y aqui correr a toda velocidad para ello ahora es el jinete now is the triple crown-winning triple que gana a la corona, jockey, victor espinoza! victor espinoza [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ >> jimmy: congratulations. >> jimmy: felicitaciones. >> thank you, thank you. >> gracias, gracias. >> jimmy: oh, my gosh, it was >> !jimmy: ah, cielo, era fantastic! fantastico! congratulations, buddy. felicitaciones, amigacho. >> thank you. >> gracias. >> jimmy: all right. >> jimmy: bien. thank you for being here, victor. gracias por estar aqui, victor congrats on the triple crown. felicidades en la corona triple. are you ready to do this? ¿esta listo ud. para hacer esto? >> uh, yes jimmy. >> si jimmy. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: yeah. >> jimmy: si. don't be too excited, victor. no sea demasiado entusiasmado, victor >> oh. >> ah. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: all right, here we go. >> jimmy: bien, aqui vamos. put your goggles on. ponga sus anteojos. >>

wins in the derby. >> and breakness. he comes as the american super horse and winning the most elusive crimes. >> reporter: since 1978 13 horses have won the first two legs of the triple crown and only to fall short at the belmont. the mile and a half here is the longest that any of the horses have or will run. distance that separating really good horses from the greatest of all-times. >> yeah, >> reporter: yeah, and we have been talking that people think that american pharoah is one of the greatest. has to prove it. tomorrow the forecast is great. come up here. who are you going to pick? >> come on. given the odds it's american pharoah. thanks. the prerace coverage begins on nbc network and live of the running of the belmont sfaks begins on nbc. >> it's must watch tv. >> of course it is. >> you have to watch it live. it's two minutes and that's it. it's a good time. >>> let's talk about the forecast. american pharoah won in the sloppy rain and that horse does not complain with anything. 73 degrees and it's about 650 and

for the derby, i made roses.or the preakness, i had the black eyed susans. >> i got my seersucker suit, cane, hat. >> reporter: american pharoah already won big last month, when the horses breeding rights were sold to what industry experts say will amount to at least $20 million. wendy gillette, belmont, new york. >> awesome. >>> well, a warm day today. should you make those barbecue plans or pool plans for tomorrow? howard bernstein has your answer, when we get the complete balanced nutrition of ensure. with nine grams of protein... and 26 vitamins and minerals. and now with... ...twice as much vitamin d ...which up to 90% of people don't get enough of. the sunshine vitamin! ensure. take life in. . >>> check out this large tornado just east of the denver area. fortunately, it only caused just a little bit of damage. the storm was very close to the metro area and many subdivisions. people living there say they consider themselves pretty lucky. but the new concern for them this weekend is flooding. . >> they get a

. >> american pharoah and victor espinoza have won -- >> reporter: he won the kentucky derby against a field many called one of the most talented in decades and overcame a veritable monsoon to win the preakness. but saturday's belmont stakes, the third and final leg of the triple crown, known at test of the champions will be the longest race of this young horse's life. over the only mile and a half race track in the country. the one they call big sandy. >> hopefully we'll see a triple crown with american pharoah. >> he's won the other two. >> if anyone can do it, i hope he can. >> reporter: as the only horse to run in both the derby and preakness, he will face a field of well-rested contenders. >> he's a sweetheart of a horse. when he gets on the track he's all business. >> bob baffert is the first trainer ever to have a fourth chance at capturing the most prestigious honor in american horse racing. you're here on the cusp of history, for the fourth time. more than any other trainer. >> that's incredible. i mean, to me, i look back, and i still can't believe it's happening. >> report

kentucky derby, preakness, and belmont back in 1978. >> 37 years in the making. it is incredible. who knows when the next time somebody is going to win. >> reporter: since then, 12 horses have been in the winners circle at the derby and preakness but fell short on the mile-and-a-half track here at belmont. all of the horses in saturday's race were fresher than american pharoah having scripped the derby, the freakness, or both. >> he blew them away. to me, it means he's a real horse. this guy should keep running. >> reporter: but that is unlikely. american pharoah's breeding rights were sold late last month and his fees are now at a premium. horse industry experts predict he could make his owners as much as $100 million. wendy gillette for cbs news, new york. >>> and fans filled santa anita park in los angeles to cheer on american pharoah. we will have more highlights from today's historic race in sports. >>> hundreds of mourners packed a delaware church today to pay their respects to beau biden, the former attorney general of the state and son of joe biden died of brain cancer las

since 1978.ve tried they won the derby and the preakness but they could not win the belmont stakes.s been more popular to sit out one of the races. is there not enough financial incentive to participate in all three races? .> there is if you win all three, you become a triple crown winner. american pharaoh could be the first horse to win the triple crown. if you does that he could go to the grand slam which is the breeders' cup classic. the breeders' cup classic is $5 --lion which is all more and more money. if he does that it will be considered a monster. scarlet: is there financial incentive to disrupt the triple crown? if they do not win the derby the like to come back to the ill not because if there is a horse that has two -- a chance to win there is a chance to stop them from doing so. scarlet: you said a biggest mistake is for rookie to bet, three dollars profit -- four every one dollar wagered. which commendation would you use? >> first of all, he won six rated races in a row and if he did not go to the wedding, do not go to the federal. why bit the horse now, -- bet the hors

>> man pharaoh is the 12th horse to win the kentucky derby, the preakness -- now the wait is over. >>american pharaoh has wont triple crown! >> american pharaoh is the 12th horse to win the kentucky derby, the preakness, and the belmont stakes. >>> a woman is fighting for her life after being hit with a stray bat at a baseball game. how she's doing coming up. >> and our weather will change. i'll tell you how coming up. it took serena williams years to master the two handed backhand. but only one shot to master the chase mobile app. technology designed for you. so you can easily master the way you bank. on his quest, jack searched the globe for a flavorful spice coveted by kings and sultans. at last, he found it. exotic black pepper. jack knew what he had to do. trade his most beloved possession. and that's how far jack went to bring you the black pepper cheeseburger. black pepper cheese and peppercorn mayo. the black pepper cheeseburger. taste it before it's gone. [baseball crowd noise] ♪ ♪ [x1 chime] ♪ ♪ [crowd cheers] oh! i can't believe it! [cheering] hi, grandma! ♪ >>> today, beau

when affirmed captured the kentucky derby, preakness, and belmont stakes. since then, 12 horses were in the winner circle for the derby and preakness, but failed at belmont park. >> the event was a sellout for the first time in new york racing association capped attendance at 90,000. >> this is the winning ticket. >> they placed bets carefully through the program to pick a winner. they had drinks with friends and showed off their fashionable outfits. >> si just made the hat for the carnations that it represents for the belmont, for the derby we went to i made roses, for the preakness, i had black eyed suzannes. >> when it gets hot, you have to wipe the brow. >> now that american pharoah has won horse racing's biggest prize, his breeding fees will rise substantially, from a prerace $20 million. wendy for cbs news, elmont, new york. >> frosted finished second. keen ice finished third. american pharoah won by 5 1/2 lengths. and he's the first triple crown winner who had never previously raced at belmont. in the wake of the largest cyber attack on government se

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the owner was really complaining after afterwards because he hadn't completed in the derby or preakness and the owner said there wasn't a fair flaying field. "in my life of time i will never see another triple crown winner because of the way they do this. if you've got a horse, run him in all three. the 20 horses that start the kentucky evanskye kentucky kyederby should be the only ones run." they have fresh legs and colburn was a sore loser and have to stay true to the rules of horse racing history. the breakdown, american pharoah is number one 3-5, frosted at 5-1. deer at 6-1 and ainsley and heather, post time for the belmont stakes is tomorrow night at 6:50 p.m. back to you. >> anna that's what makes him superior. if he wins all three we know he is the best of the best. >> reporter: yeah that's why it's so coveted. >> we're pulling for him. >> i think they should have to run all three. >> you do? >> to be fair. >> thank you, anna. good to see you. >>> the time now, 11 after the top of the hour. in a dangerous standoff caught on surveillance the moment a homeless man attacks a teenage

the derby he had to work at it and didn't bring his best race. think coming into this race if it's going to happen for me this is probably my strongest hand coming up here. this is the year you better tune in. >> baffert said win or lose american pharoah gets tons of carrots after the race. >> what are odds that american pharoah will win? >> he's by far the favorite to win the belmont stakes. right now he's at 3 to 5 favorite. you have to bet $166 to win just 100. the next ones after him not very close. frosted and materiality have butch better odds 5-1 and 10-1 right now. american pharoah the odds on favorite to win this race. that being said the favorite in the last eight belmont stakes have all failed to win. >> wasn't the owner of last year's horse angry because his horse was tired and other horses were fresh during the belmont? >> that's right. this is a gruelling five weeks to win the triple crown. three races in five weeks. the thing is that people talk about a lot is horses that don't win the kentucky derby often times take the preakness

smarty won the derby and the preakness but fell short at belmont.rican pharaoh attempts to complete the triple crown tomorrow. jay gray is at belmont park tonight. for the anticipation building. >> reporter: an early morning gallop for american pharaoh on the eve of his chance to race into history. >> the horse is ready as we can get him. and i really don't, you know i can't -- there's nothing i could say after the race like, well, you know should've, could've would've he's ready to role. >> no excuses for a horse that's had no problem. >> won the kentucky derby! >> winning the derby and preakness and is now a heavy favorite to grab the third jewel of the triple crown at belmont tomorrow. >> i've liked this horse since last year. he's done nothing to change my mind. i think he wins and wins decisively. >> a nose in front as he comes out to the wire! >> only 11 horses have won the triple crown. the last affirmed in 1978. since then 13 have come to belmont with a chance but failed to take home the trophy. pharaoh's team says this year and this horse a

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american pharoah just twelfth horse to ever win the kentucky derby and preekness and by the way, thethis is for the sport have been 37 years we need stars and i'm so thrilled and honored and privileged and humbled and excited this is awe for you. >> this there is something about this horse. >> i really felt i had the horse victor espinosa first hispapic jockey to ever win the triple crown. >>> the baseball trade deadline is 2 months away. cole hamels says it's not on his mind. he only worries about what he can control. does cole want to pitch for a winner or stay here. list and what he says today. >> right now i'm happy where i am. you get to pitch for a team that you know in a city i've been able to pitch for for so long and have great memories here and enjoy what i get to do. that's my first focus that is to go out and be the best baseball player no matter where i am. >> hamels scheduled on monday and they avoid -- former sixer andre iguodala was a warrior. lebron james and king james and cavs without okay lee irving of nba finals tomorrow cavs each series a gamep a piece against t

. >> the stretch the top of the stretch is the finish line of the kentucky diser derby. he's got the whole stretch -- >> the preakness is even shorter than kentucky der bi. he won everything else, the kentucky derby was relatively close. >> he won more impressively, in the preakness. many say he had an injury to end the season last season some said that would have benefited him otherwise he would have run another tough race, the breeders cup, and some say that was almost a blessing because he was well rested and he came back a little later this year and he's pretty much primed and ready to go. >> racing in this country has suffered not nearly as popular as it was hollywood race track this week torn down. do you think a strip l crown winner could somehow revive the industry? >> the fact that we're talking about horseracing right now is wonderful for horseracing. this is a benefit for horseracing. if american pharoah had lost the preakness, we wouldn't be talking about the triple crown. 90,000 tickets have been sold, sold out they don't want people to come without a ticket

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if you think about the home run derby bryce harper is a shoo-in. he leads the national league with home runs with 18 on the season. we might not see him in the slugfest. here is why. according to the "cincinnati inquirer" his father ron that pitched in the 2013 home run derby underwent soldier surgery after a showboarding accident. harper said that is my guy. no dad no derby possibly. a special day for a special 12-year-old. redskins gave kelsey the executive treatment on the golf course. she has a home to logical disorder that pre -- hemotologicl disorder. and the charity golf tournament they surprised her with the tripped out golf course. she likes zebras. this is zebra out. we spoke with rgiii about the receiver desean jackson and his absence from o.t.a.'s and we'll hear from him at 6:00. leon: coming up next on "abc7 news at 5:00" -- >> i'm in alexandria and i am looking at a proposal to build high-speed rail between d.c. and richmond. how much time it would save commuters. leon: log on to wjla.com top for traffic text alerts. you will get a me

he may just end it at the derby. i don't know. >> what do you make of this lou? you were telling me earlier that this horse american pharaoh is like michelangelo's david if he can make it. he made it by a long shot. >> absolutely. i said he was a beast of a horse and he proved it. he took the lead right from the beginning and carried it all the way to the end. that is a mile and a half of horse, man. that is a great great horse. >> what do you make of the race? did you believe that this was goinging to be the case lou? >> yeah, i did, but i thought the only horse that could beat him was the guy that finished second, "frosted." he wasn't even close, but i mean you've got to give him credit. i don't care if he was running against -- he ran a great race. here is a jockey who was a california jockey not a new york or belmont jockey. he's only on the track maybe once, and, boy, he trafficked that horse so perfectly. he timed it so perfectly. >> yeah. >> that's where it's at at the belmont. you have to have a jockey who knows what they call rating the horse. he said, w

end. >> american pharaoh and victor espinoza have won the kentucky derby! >> reporter: he had a much easier time at the preakness which he lead virtually from the start. now american pharaoh must conquer the belmont stakes. at one and a half miles, the test of champions is the longest of the triple crown races. justin's family owns american pharaoh. >> he puts his ears up. that's says signature move. when he puts his ears up he's alert, looks like he's having fun. >> reporter: affirmed was the last triple crown winner -- in 1978. since then 13 thoroughbreds have won the kentucky derby and the preakness only to lose the belmont. trainer bob bafford has tasted that disappointment three times in his hall of fame career. american pharaoh, he says is special. >> i've had some really great horses. i've had really good horses but nobody moves like he does. >> reporter: jockey victor espinoza is making his third run at the triple crown. >> a lot of times they don't get much credit, the jockeys. but a lot of the times it's always the jockey's fault. >> reporter: ame

in 2009 his father finished second in the kentucky derby.ng the three-year-old colt a champion in his eyes. >> this is for the sport. 37 years. we need stars. i'm so thrilled and honored privileged humbled. excited. this is all for you. [cheering] >> all week long the owner was confident and now with this victory the fans don't forget the fans -- they say they're drilled they got to witness history. belmont park, new york. >>> a rollover crash in contra costa county killed two people and injured four others. a pickup truck overturned this morning in the city of byron. southeast of antioch. paramedics rushed two children to oakland children's hospital. the chp and contra costa county sheriff's office are investigating. >>> we were in emeryville as emergency crews responded to a deadly crash. it happened at 9:00 this morning at 40th in san pablo police say the woman driving was killed when her car hit a build agent high speed she was the only person in the car. police are investigating whether there was a medical emergency. >>> lightning storm

his father finishing second in 2009 at the kentucky derby. >> espinoza has won the kentucky derby! >> reporter: after his thrilling victory at churchill downs, american pharoah sloshing his way into the fans' hearts as he tore through the mud at the preakness in may. >> american pharoah is the leader. >> reporter: an encouraging sign for the owners as they prepare to watch him take on the track known as big sandy. the extra half mile thwarting other horses' attempts. the last to do it, affirmed. in 1978. >> affirmed comes to the wire. >> reporter: american pharoah jockey victor espinosa is all too familiar with the stage. this is his third shot at the crown. >> third time i've been here. every time i come here, i think i can do it. >> reporter: even in pharoah doesn't win the belmont, his owners have already inked one of the sport's largest sponsorship deals with monster energy inc. american pharoah's net worth is between $15 million and $20 million. a huge payday for its owners. what reward is coming up for the potential triple crown winner? >> afterwards, he gets a lot of carrots

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as part of jose canseco weekend, there is a home run derby contest for players today. now you have the splash brothers with the warriors back in the day. >>> let's check in with sal. we're all in a pretty good mood today, sal. >> remember that cleveland team -- that cleveland tv station? >> oh right. >> yes. we had a little bet. they will be wearing this shirt. they are probably going to try to forget. >> when are we going to get to see that? no, we're not going to forget. i was actually dreading wearing cavs but i would have done it. a bets a bet. >> you're a man of your word. >> this is what they are going to be wearing. strength in numbers. keep that in mind there. >>> good morning, everyone. will is not a lot of traffic going on just the way we like it. traffic is light. i dare say that there is probably at least one person in the bay area who engaged in partying activities and maybe going in a little late if any at all. there may be a couple people taking the day off. highway 24 looks pretty good. bay bridge toll plaza strength. looking at the livermore commute, t

an victories at the derby and the preakness, the most grueling test remains.e's jake tapper. >> reporter: the world with will find out if american pharoah has what it takes to break the triple crown curse. yes, curse. no horse has won the triple crown, the biggest prize in horse raceing, in the last 37 years. but now another chance. american pharoah has already won the kentucky derby and the preakness. ♪ all that's left between the horse and history is the belmont stakes, the third and longest race in the series. >> one of the great tests of stamina in american racing at a mile and a half on the dirt. it's a tough race for any horse, particularly a 3-year-old to win. >> reporter: even tougher to win all three races. only 11 horses have accomplished the feat in nearly 140 years. affirmed was the last horse to hoof it all the way back in 1978. that's a long time ago. the disco years. ♪ just last year jockey victor espinosa came close to a triple crown victory riding california chrome, a horse thought to have had it all. but it was not meant to be. >> california

he galloped to victory at the kentucky derby. >> american pharoah has won the kentucky derby! >> didn't let the mud stop him at the preakness. >> american pharoah has won the preakness! >> now the only standing between american pharoah and the first triple crown in nearly four decades is the belmont stakes. today, friday june 5th 2015. >> announcer: from nbc news this is "today" with matt lauer and savannah guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> and good morning, everyone. welcome to "today" on a friday morning. i've got a horse right here and it is not paul revere. american pharoah. >> i'm so excited. i'm going to watch all 14 hours of the pre-race coverage. >> we'll see if he can do it tomorrow. we'll talk more about that in just a little while. it is exciting. i don't watch horse racing during the year but the triple crown is big. >> you've got to get excited. >> we'll have more on that. let's get to today's top story. it's a trail of destruction from violent storms in colorado. al's here with more on that. >> there was an area we were going to see bring sever

david: five of american pharoah 's competitors ran in the derby but skipped the preakness.ber three is the distance. david: this track is longer than churchill downs. it's the biggest race in north america, 1.5 miles and they will do one big lap. never raced have this distance in their life and i never will again., never avid: the last reason -- the calendar. horses used to run all the time on three weeks rest. that pays only happens during triple crown season. david: it's a very compressed race scheduled and many times, he will not give us his a racer. dqavide: given all that, the calendar, the distance, the ambush, the pack --how does american pharoah look? david: he is a standout. david: have you made your pick? david: i try -- i will try to beat him with another horse. betty: we are joined by david papadopoulos himself. what is going on before this race with american pharoah?d avid: they are trying to get him acclimated to belmont park after he arrived two days ago. he has never been on this track and it's a different racing surface than he has been in before. they call

it has one the kentucky derby is in the preakness.k: that is a good shot of getting the tribal -- triple crown. as we report, the odds are not an american pharaoh's favor. >> belmont park on long island, 110 years old. it is home of the belmont stakes , known as the test of a champion. the last triple crown champion was a horse called a firms in 1978. there were 10 others before him, including secretariat, gallant fox, and seattle slew. find out why horse has not won the triple crown since the late 1970's, we turn to the in-house expert. david papadopoulos, bloomberg managing editor and resident horseracing expert. since following racing 1990. waynd enthusiast is one people were deferred to me. i'm a handicapper and gambler. >> the first reason is what papadopoulos calls the pack. inthe field is much bigger the belmont stakes in the east of years ago. only raced affirmed against four other horses. american pharaoh is actually against al seven. that sexy pretty small when other fields had 12. the second reason is ambushed. if the horse

for some, a momentous win at the kentucky derby with the home-bred horse? >> 37 winners. i'm one of them. it's history. >> a $1.2 million prize they walked away with was just the beginning. two wee after the derby, a torrential downpour. >> it's really getting bad. >> american pharoah forms the track. he reins supreme once again, winning by seven lengths. and three weeks later in new york, he secured the ultimate title in horse racing, becoming only the 12th horse in history to win the triple crown. but what do you do after you win the most elusive title in the sports world? he hit the rv for a post-race party. american pharoah's estimated value has skyrocketed to more than $30 million. what's in the champ's future? before hitting the stallion farm for millions in stud fees, zayac had a plan to enter him in more races, and there's even talk of heading back to kentucky for the breeder cup classic in late october. the great news is for those of us who still want more of this horse, you can catch him at the brees c in kentucky in october rkt and he may be in m n mo park in n

, started the kentucky derby and didn't run in the preakness. are five out of seven opponents for american pharaoh in this field that did not run in the kentucky derby or preakness. i think that freshness will matter when it comes down to this long race at the belmont. >> go ahead -- >> i'll make it succinct. my co-host tends to have a lot of words. you know why there won't be a triple crown winner? because science. >> you can spin all kind of nonsense about michael jordan i didn't say anything to about you. >> we understand all that about co-host. >> wow. >> there's a thing about horse racing where one horse gets ahead, about to win the triple crown. everybody else is like we got to pull him down. jeme leand michael, thanks for the time. check them out on espn every day. >>> next on this show, we'll spin about female viagra because we're not afraid to talk about afternoon delight on this show. >> what? >>> and stay tuned for a -- i'm looking forward to abby talks caitlyn jenner "the cycle" keeps rolling on after this. out of 42 vehicles based o

i think it's in the category of the demolition derby.rilling to get to do it after all these years. which i never thought would ever happen. i don't know what i could do to top it. i'm getting too old to top anything. just live life to the extreme. >> i have a lot of respect for that. it looked like a lot of fun. speaking of moments you'll never forget. let's go to staten island. one man got the shock of a lifetime. a man was trying to figure out a way to finance repairs when he remembered leaving a power ball ticket he pinned behind a pipe in his basement. he didn't check his ticket from the drawing. when he did, he found out it was worth $136 million. he has modest plans for his winnings. he wants to buy a new car and see more of missourinew york state. he will split the lump sum with his son. that's one generous father. now, brooklyn native jimmy kimmel decided to have a little fun with the los angeles new york rivally on his show last night. he sent crews to both cities and asked people to do impressions of each other. >> if you were

. >> they're off in the kentucky derby. american pharoah struggled early in the kentucky derby but na maged to pull it off in the end that american pharoah and victor espinoza have won the kentucky derby. >> he had a much easier time at the preakness, which he led virtually from the start. now american pharoah must concur conquer the belmont station. justin zyatt's family owned american pharoah. >> he puts his ear up. he looks like he is having fun. >> affirmed was the last triple crown winner in 1978. since then 13 tleds have won the kentucky derby and the preakness only to lose the belmont. trainer bob baffert has tasted that disappointment three times in his career. american pharoah is really special. >> i've had some really good horses but nobody moves like he does. >> reporter: jockey victor espy espinoza is making his third run at the triple crown. >> a lot of times it's the jockey's fault. >> reporter: some will rival for him. materiality and frosted both train at belmont park and have home track advantage. pat forte

his father finishing second in 2009 at the kentucky derby. after his thrilling victory at churchill downs, american pharoah sloshing his way into fans' heart as he tore through the mud at the preakness in may. they prepare to watch him taken to track known as big sandy. the extra half mile this warting other horses attempts. the last to do it affirmed. >> afirmd comes to the wire. >> reporter: today is vicker to espinoda's third shot at the crown. >> third time i've been here. every time i think i can do it. >> reporter: his owners have already linked one of the sport's largest sponsorship deals. american pharoah's met worth is between $15 million and $20 million. a huge payday for owners. >> afterwards he gets a lot of carrots. >> reporter: well the rain has stopped. it still should be a soft track, that, as we said earlier, favors american pharoah. we'll find out in half a day whether he's among one of the great horse. 37 years ago, i was here. a $2 win ticket on affirmed. the last one to win the triple crown. i'm going get a $2 win ticket

he trained three horses that won the kentucky derby and preakness but could not take the belmont.pharoah is the only horse in this year's belmont to run the first two legs of the triple crown. he is facing seven fresher horses including some great contenders. >> i think he ran good in the kentucky derby and he deserves another chance. >> reporter: if you bet on american pharoah, the odds are against you. if he wins, you are going to take home less money. and chris is still going to bet on the favorite. >> it is going to be the test of the chauvin and we will--of the champion and we will see. >> reporter: fortune far row is now--american pharoah is now getting some rest. but the cameras will be back. cbs news, new york. >>> since aformed won the triple crown back in 197 #, 12 horses have within the kentucky derby and then the preakness. >> the winner of today's race gets # $.5 million--gets $1.5 million. >>> coming up, there was stolen checks and bingo at this church. >> and a bay area teacher is under suspension. >> a live look from our mount bacca cam, looking at the central vall

some rain in upper derby, now moving into westfield, haddonfield.his will continue for another hour or two before clearing up. we saw between an inch and four inches of rainfall. some locations saw about two inches, that was really the average for the system. with the future cast we'll continue to see spotty showers through 8:00, 9:00 then clearing. a bit of sunshine. by 4:00 5:00 another stray passing shower for parts of our area. today it's going to be humid and hot. look at our feels like temperature. by noon it's going to feel like 90 degrees. by the time you head out for an early dinner with, it will feel like it's in the 90s. even as we head out later on or 10:00 p.m. feeling like 84. needless to say, it will be a warm one. drink plenty of water today. the average for this time of year is 84. as we head into the rest of today, 90 degrees. 91 tomorrow. we could potentially have a heat wave on our hands. that's something we'll keep a close eye on. 87 to 90 is our range as we head into the rest of today early rainfall will clear up. we'll be left

. >> first stop, a momentous win at the kentucky derby with a home bred horse. >> 141 winners. i'm one of them, it's history. >> i still can't believe it. >> $1.2 million prize they walked away with was just the beginning. in just two weeks after the derby, in a torrential downpour. >> what is this weather doing to us right now? >> american pharaoh stormed the tracks. >> let's go! >> reigned supreme once again winning by seven lengths. >> american pharaoh! >> ready? >> yes. >> and three weeks later in new york, he secured the ultimate title in horse racing and becoming only the 12th horse in history to win the triple crown. what do you do after you win the most elusive title in the sports world, they hit their rv for a post race party and champagne shower. they have a lot to celebrate. they are estimate the value has skyrocketed north of $30 million. what's in the champ's future before hitting the stallion farm for millions in stud fees, they plan to enter american pharaoh in even more races, including a race in their home state of new jersey and there's even talk of heading ba

tonight it felt like the homerun derby or just fan of offense, you will like this tonight. a record-setting evening for the nationals. we have got your highlights coming up next. >>> a fatal accident and more on the victim's tomorrow. >>> and a change in the weather finally. >> we have been in the 90s but we will talk about some 80s and how long is that going to >>> 35. that's the number of runs the nationals and the orioles put up tonight, combined. yeah, 35. their opponent? only mustered a measle 7. quite the home run derby tonight -- a measly7. >>> clint robinson, i don't think this one ever came down. then 4 runs later, same inning, robinson now becomes the last batter of the same inning. this time, deep to right center. escobar scores. bryce harper coming around. he gets tagged out at home but hey, didn't really matter because the up 16 runs over the rays' 23 hits which is a team record. >>> in charm city, orioles having a monster night against the phillies. this got started in the 1st inning by machado. manny was first up in the 2nd inning and, well, another long ball

. >> reporter: he won the kentucky derby against a field many call the most talented in decades and overcame a monsoon to win the preakness. but the belmont stakes known as the test of the champion will be the longest race of this young horse's life. over the only mile and a half race track in the country. the one they call big sandy. >> see a triple crown with american pharoah. >> anyone can do it, i hope he can. >> reporter: as the only horse to run in boast the derby and the preakness, he will face a field of well-rested contenders. >> he's a sweetheart of a horse, but when he gets on the track he's all business. >> reporter: he has a fourth chance at capturing the most prestigious honor in horse racing. you're here more than any other trainer. >> i can't believe what's happening here. >> reporter: victor espinosa will be the first jockey with a third shot at a triple crown. winning the most coveted title in the sport is something no horse has done since affirmed in 1978. nevertheless, american pharaoh's owner says they're prepared. if american pharaoh runs his race, it doesn't matter who

american pharoah won the kentucky derby and the belmont stakes today. people will remember this name for decades. fans erupted in cheers as the colt glided to victory and was never seriously challenged. deborah villalon has reaction.>> reporter: everything stopped for the belmont today. triple crown doubters were left in the dust. number five, and the crowd sensed the wait was ending. >> congratulations.>> american pharoah.>> reporter: american pharaoh had a jockey in control. >> how many years? 37. i won the hat contest on kentucky derby day. >> that was just amazing. we are from kentucky. we wanted to be somewhere we would remember the triple crown winner. i will always remember this.>> that was fun to watch. i'm glad it finally happened. >> in those -- >> reporter: in those years, other horses have one too out of three. -- too -- two out of three. >> -- three big races and five weeks. the sherman family was in the same spotlight last year.>> it will be a triple crown.>> reporter: racing for the triple crown with the same jockey who won today. >> good

this is the only to run in the derby and now belmont.o do it break a four decade long drought, it is going to be american pharaoh. >> we'll all be watching. >> what about the fact horses are not bred to be as strong as they were back in the day. is that true? >> reporter: there's a question of breeding and diluting of the stock. the biggest problem is rules essentially allow horses to not run all three races. he's up against fresh horses, two that looked good in the derby and took preakness off. with all that baring down he's running against the track and field. still smart money, not mine on american pharaoh tomorrow. >> we'll be watching you josh and the 147th oning of belmont tomorrow with coverage at 2:30 on msnbc. that does it for this edition of "andrea mitchell reports." thanks for being with us. follow us online and facebook and twitter. the jockey victor espinosa joins thomas roberts next. >>> i'm meteorologist bill carlincar carins. saturday severe weather nebraska to iowa. that's one area of concern. storms sunday travel from

. >> rose: kentucky derby and preakness winner american pharaoh is the favorite to take the belmont this years. for his jockey, it will be his third attempt at horse racing's biggest prize the final mile and a half on a very long journey to racing history and here's carter evans. >> thank you sir. you are going to win the triple crown. >> reporter: victor espinoza is a 5'2" giant in the world of horse racing. >> victor espinoza has won the kentucky derby! >> reporter: he's competed more than 21,000 times something he never imagined growing up poor on his family farm in mexico. you were one of 12 children. >> too many it kids, huh? >> reporter: too many kids. >> a lot of brothers and sisters. >> reporter: he didn't have much, but still espinosa dreamed big. one night he saw a program about bill gates on tv and became fascinated with the idea of success. you read books written by millionaires. >> yup. >> reporter: why? >> i am curious. i'm always curious since i was-- since i remember. how they come to be millionaires, how they are so successful. >> reporter: he learned to succeed he neede