if you have a horse, run him in all three, if you have a horse that earns points running the kentucky derby, those 20 horse that start in kentucky are the only eligible to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> the coward's way out. >> he's angry about something. joe carter is here with us. does he have a fair point? >> yes and no. yes, because it's not unfair. we want it to be fair on both sides and he's saying the horses that earn the points to get into the kentucky derby should be the only horses eligible to run in the three triple crown races but the way horse racing works is that you can run in the kentucky derby but you can rest your horse for the preakness. the kentucky derby winner wants to go on and win the preakness and the triple crown, winning the belmont stakes. this is horse racing. it's been around for 135 years, this has been the rule since day one. steve coburn in a sense is kind of being a sore loser. >> you knew it coming in. if you changed it at this point, it wouldn't be fair to the rules beforehand. >> like you said, the horses that finished in the to

that if they're running their guts out -- if you've got a horse that earns points running the kentucky derbyhorses are starting in kentucky, the only 20 available, eligible to run-in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> congratulations to california chrome for all his accomplishments, though. stanford baseball is the pac 12 last hope, if the cardinals don't win their last two games, the conference will not be represented at the college world series for the first time since 1996. cardinals and vanderbilt in game two of the best of three super regionals, stanford, the designated home three, cardinals best, michael dorin in to left field, that scores wayne taylor 4-1 stanford, but rallies, commodores, xavier gets hit by a pitch, but stanford would get the last shot. >> deep to right! this game is over, and stanford has done it again! >> wayne taylor with the walk off homerun, second time in the tournament, the cardinals have won on a game winning homerun, 5-4 to tie the series at one, game series tomorrow for the college world series. maria shirapova, in the french open, seeking he

they won't run in the kentucky derby or the preakness. they will wait until the belmont. if you have a horse, run him in all three. if you have a horse that earns points to run in the kentucky derby, those 20 horses starting in kentucky are the only 20 eligible to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> reporter: on twitter and elsewhere online, coburn's comments were immediately blasted as sour grapes and poor sportsmanship. >> because this is not fair to these horses who have been running their guts out to these people and the people who believe this them or have somebody to come up like this. this is a coward's way out. >> reporter: now a short time after the race, california chrome was looked at by a veterinarian. it appears he got a cut on his right front hoof right out of the starting gate which may explain the race's finish today. andria borba, kpix5. >> and the triple crown is proving to be one of the most elusive achievements in sports. it last happened in 1978. 13 horses have won two of the three races and lost at the belmont. >>> something else

>> reporter: he won the kentucky derby and the preakness. and he was only one of three horses that competing in all of these races. some of the horses had fresher legs. and looking at belmont stakes field giechltd california chrome, attributes are speed and stunning ability to burst clear turning from home. and so california chrome puts himself in the race early and kicks late. how do you beat that and of course, we know now that some of the horses here today. the thorough breds and they are incredible animals and they were able to defeat california chrome. >> we haven't seen a triple crown winner. but since 1978, and 1 has to wonder why? why is it so long? we thought it was going to be today and obviously history was in the making and didn't make it in the history books and falling fast. and we looked at the spectators and the sad looks on so many people's faces. people were emotionally involved in watching it to come out as california chrome becoming the triple crown winner, first time since 1978. >> reporter: a lot of people were wearing

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 the country, they call this horse the people's horse. >> reporter: the people's horse was written by the man who may know him best, victor espinosa, california chrome's jockey. >> he started his career here in northern california, he was out of mexico, the leading apprentice in 1993. >> reporter: in their eyes he had already proven himself to be a winner. >> we're here on a trip, and we're from cleveland, ohio, and we're all excited and came here to watch a winner. >> he won two of the best races there ever was. he wouldn't be in this position right now if he didn't do those two. >> reporter: coming into today's race as the heavy favorite this race did nothing to change that for california chr

so when you earn enough points to run in the kentucky derby, those 20 horses that are starting the kentuckyy 20 allowed to run in the preakness and belmont for the triple crown. these people, they nominate their horses for the triple crown, which means three, triple, three. and then they hold out two and come back and run one. that would be like me at 6'2" playing basketball with a kid in a wheelchair. you know, they haven't done anything with their horses in the triple crown. there were three horses in this race, california chrome, ride on curlin and general a rod that ran in the first two. none of the other horses did. so, you figure it out. i mean, you ask yourself, would it be fair if i played basketball with a child in a wheelchair? >> well, i understand. >> they're fresh. they're fresh, they come in. >> i understand your point mr. coburn. >> go ahead. >> but what role do you think the leg injury actually played in the disappointing performance yesterday? >> well, he got a quarter tear. the horse to the outside stepped on him coming out of the gate. he got a quarter tear, he'll be all

you work so hard to get to the kentucky derby.extra two weeks is a big help. >> how much training you help for that extra length. they will probably never raced that link again. do too much. they can't go out of the gate and go to quickly. it is a fine balance. i leave it up to her trainers. if the horse wants to go a mile and a half, their pedigree is going to come out. that is a we count on. we cap that pedigree jumping up. >> had it we find ourselves in the era of cheap course rated. >> it is a great thing. it has to be that way. if it wasn't, all the rich guys would own all the best courses. that is the draw of our business. it gives people a chance if you work in a machine shop area you can own 50% of of course it is now worth $50 million. >> what are the odds of that is going to happen again next 10 years? >> we live in a world of chance. the racing business is the chance of a lifetime. >> how much of it is based on breeding and genetics versus the training that happens after the fact? you are paying for breeding and to get

in all three, if you have a horse that -- if you've got a horse that earns points running the kentucky derby, those 20 horses to start in kentucky are the only 20 available, eligible to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> of course, this just breaking this evening. how will pakistan react to a deadly attack at karachi international airport? that is breaking news, as i said tonight. dr. sanjay gupta live from karachi. what can you tell us what are the developments? >> reporter: just new development just now, another significant explosion. we've just learned from commandos on the ground there was a suicide bomber. one of the militants on the ground on the airport grounds and armored vehicle started to approach that militant and he self-detonated. that was a loud explosion. he died. we know no one in the armored vehicle was injured or killed in that explosion, but it gives you a sense, poppy, still an ongoing situation. remember it started off with these militants trying to gain access to the airport in three separate locations prompting these gunfights and four of the comm

the top two finishers didn't run in the kentucky derby or preakness stakes. there have been 11 triple crown winners in u.s. horse racing. the last was 36 years ago when affirmed won in 1978. california chrome is the 13th horse to come to the belmont with a win at the kentucky derby and preakness and the 13th horse to not quite make it. >>> in yuba city, fans cheered a good run but went home disappointed. thousands gathered to watch the race. before the race there was a festival with bands and face painting. fans say they are still proud of their hometown horse. >> super supportive and it was awesome. >> a little disappointing but it was exciting. it's good to see the town out like this in support of something common. >> while fans spent most of the afternoon partying, the crowd made a quick exit once the race was over. >>> there could be a glitch in the sale of the los angeles clippers. donald sterling hasn't signed off on the deal to sell the team to steve balmer because the nba won't revoke a $2.5 million fine and lifetime ban. as long as the sale goes thro

if you have a horse earning points in the kentucky derby, the 20 horses in kentucky are the only 20 eligible. this is the coward's way out. >> coward's way out? it's the way it's always been. >> a little sour grapes. you can't change the rules. if you win it, that makes it special. >> exactly what we were talking about at home. apparently california chrome got kicked and hurt. we'll talk about that. >>> let's check the weather. >> retire now to a past year and make millions of dollars. he'll be okay. >> how's it look? what's going on behind you? good lord. >> everyone will be complaining about this. it is pouring. >> if they make it, oh, no. >> you got here earlier before it, right? >> i'll be here myself. >> they'll use that excuse to stop at the 7-11 for a half hour. it is pouring this morning over the new york area, moving into connecticut shortly. the back edge is already through about central jersey, but if you are driving i-95, westchester, the bronx, next hour or so ponding on the road. it'll be slow. airports will be fine once they fire up this morning and it'll be out this morning.

"and if there's ever a chance that we have another horse that has earned his way to the kentucky derby, we'll run in kentucky and then the hell with the rest of them." california chrome is off to california. his owner will follow, but not singing 'new york new york' on takeoff. california chrome has ties to the bay area. both his trainer and jockey have worked at golden gate fields in albany. the race track held a belmont stakes party yesterday. 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

if you make enough points for the kentucky derby, you can't run in the other two races.nothing. it's all or nothing. this is not their to the horses that have been running the guts out for these people and for the people that believe in them. to have somebody come up like -- this is a coward's way out. >> is it fair, richard? >> i don't think so. because you're not forced to run in all three. you have to learn enough points for the kentucky derby and some horses develop physically little bit later so the trainers enter them in the races in the spring and summer and others, you know, just feel like they had injuries and they don't want to run them in kentucky and not fair, i believe. >> to you, terrance, this is the way that the sport is outlined now. these are the rules of the game. do you think that it is fair and also what is your take on these comments, bad sportsmanship? >> let's start with this. the happiest person in america is donald sterling and that's because the more that steve coburn talks, the better that donald sterling looks, less crazy he sounds. donald st

i look at it this way, if you can't make enough points to get into the kentucky derby you, you can'tr races. 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 the coward's way out in my opinion, this is the coward's way out. >> of the 11 horses who competed in the belmont, only three, including chrome, also ran the derby and preakness, and with three tough races in just five weeks, racing experts say it's just too demanding for any 3-year-old horse to win all three with little time to rest in between, chrome was a favorite where 100,000 fans came to race. they were hoping he would become the first horse to win the triple crown since 1978. >> i think he has a point. >> hero, deserter or traitor. are people rushing to judgment on sergeant bowe bergdahl before he makes public comments. >> not some story we're making up there the night he left, the morning when he wasn't there the next morning, there for the following days that bergdahl put us thr

his owner irate with racing's rules which don't require today's courses to run in the kentucky derbythat's right. 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 for the people of the league to have somebody to come up -- this is a coward's way out in my opinion. this is a coward's way out. >> reporter: his owner, first time breeders who dropped just $8,000, a business move that sparked a nickname. >> somebody at the barn said, man, you guys are real dumb asses. >> the company became dumb ass partners, a company worth millions. when there's a triple crown on the line that means more than 100,000 people here. for now, history will have to wait. california chrome may not have run his way into the record books, but he still gave the nation a reason to believe. lindsay czarniak for abc news, elmont, new york. >>> that's it for us tonight. "gma" first thing in the morning followed by "this week" with george. we hope to see you here tomorrow night. from all of us here at "world news," good night.

i'll be wearing the same outfit i wore at the kentucky derby, preakness stakes and i'll be wearing it at the belmont cfkes. >> reporter: 11 horses are heading to the starting game gateshortly. if california chrome wins his owners stand to collect $800,000. win or lose, coburn told me he plans to be back at his day job on tuesday. alexis christoforous, cbs news, belmont park. >> axelrod: there is a surge that's been developing in the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border from mexico into the u.s., and it is creating dire conditions at a makeshift holding center in southern arizona where food, water, and medical supplies are now running low. as jonathan lowe of our phoenix station kpho reports california's governor is putting the blame squarely on the white house. >> reporter: behind this gate of the u.s. border patrol is a converted warehouse where the children are staying. today there are at least 750 of them living here, ranging in age from three to 18, all of them alone. these are the photos taken of the kids last night, wrapped in marathon runner-type blankets, sleep

his horse did the kentucky derby, the preakness, and today, tonalist did not run in the first two legs, came in a lot more fesh than perhaps california chrome did. and cornell, that seems to be overshadowing tonalist's win. >> feeling we'll be hearing a lot more of that later. thank you so much. we'll hear from one of chrome's owners who was pretty angry after the loss. >>> also ahead on abc7 news at 6:00. why san bruno is upset over pg&e's pipeline records. >>> and more chicken pulled from the shelves and. >>> a surprise halt to an investigation into pg&e by the state public utilities commission has san bruno officials fuming tonight. they're looking into the disappearance of thousands of pg&e records. they refused to turn over the information regarding the records, and they ended the investigation. they were angry they were let off the hook. >> we believe that has every likelihood of once again demonstrating not only the dysfunction within the company and its failure to regulate appropriately, but evidence of a too cozy relationship between the utility and the regulator. >> poor reco

. >> first the kentucky derby. >> california chrome shines bright in the kentucky derby. >> then came the preakness stakes. >> california chrome has won the preakness. >> and tomorrow the final jewel in horse racings triple crown, the bellmemontbelmont. california chrome a three-year-old with white sox, a white stripe down the nose and blazing speed. ratesing to become the first horsd in 36 years to stweep the top prizes. only eleven horses have won the triple crown. most recently affirmed. many o have some konl to fall short in what's known as the "test of the champion." but california chrome's jockey says his horse is built for the distance. >> he saves energy in the beginning which is very important. >> the trainer says the horse is inquisitive, loves posing for pictures and has made their jobts easy. >> hard to describe. it's just been so much fun. and this horse is just taken us on the ride of our life. >> a ride no one thought would lead to racing royalty, given the horse's humble roots. california chrome's owners are first time breeders with day jobs who invested just ten thous

he has already won the kentucky derby and preekness. horse from northern california to become a major contender in 20 years. today, abc7 news reporter nick smith went to pleasanton, home of the last contender. >> i won't change anything, even the hard times. that adds to the tapestry of your life. there is a type of horse that is going to run his race every time. >> this journey is cataloged in her book, casual eyes this weekend, she along with other fans will watch the belmont stakes where california chrome fresh off of a win will try to gallup into history books as a winner. >> there is nothing the horse can't do. >> this adventure stole the media spotlight he had a second place finish at the kentucky derby and all from a colt she bought for 7500s sxdz others rejected the rich racing history of the track can be traced back to 1922. >> there is nothing like a kentucky derby winner going for a triple crown. >> watching on tv maying fun, but catching action at the fair grounds is a different experience. >> he you see the power that comes

his horse did the kentucky derby, the preakness, and today, tonalist did not run in the first two legs, came in a lot more fesh than perhaps california chrome did. and cornell, that seems to be overshadowing tonalist's win. >> feeling we'll be hearing a lot more of that later. thank you so much. we'll hear from one of chrome's owners who was pretty angry after the loss. >>> also ahead on abc7 news at 6:00. why san bruno is upset over pg&e's pipeline records. >>> and more chicken pulled from the shelves and 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. ♪ ♪ hey! have you ever tried honey nut cheerios? love 'em. neat! now you on the other hand... you need some help. why? look atchya. what is that? you mean my honey wand? [ shouting ] [ splat ] come on. matter of fact. [ rustling ] shirt. shoes. shades. ah! wow! now that voice... my voice? [ auto-tuned ] what's wrong with my voice? yeah man, bee got swag!

he has already won the kentucky derby and preekness.is the first horse from northern california to become a major contender in 20 years. today, abc7 news reporter nick smith went to pleasanton, home of the last contender. >> i won't change anything, even the hard times. that adds to the tapestry of your life. there is a type of horse that is going to run his race every time. >> this journey is cataloged in her book, casual eyes this weekend, she along with other fans will watch the belmont stakes where california chrome fresh off of a win will try to gallup into history books as a winner. >> there is nothing the horse can't do. >> this adventure stole the media spotlight he had a second place finish at the kentucky derby and all from a colt she bought for 7500s sxdz others rejected the rich racing history of the track can be traced back to 1922. >> there is nothing like a kentucky derby winner going for a triple crown. >> watching on tv maying fun, but catching action at the fair grounds is a different experience. >> he you see the powe

for not my thi >> reporter: even waving off his embarrassed wif > earns points to run in the kentucky derby, those 20 horses that start in kentucky are the only 20 available to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> reporter: suddenly, the cinderella story about an every-man owner beating the odds that defied all odds, turned into rant that overshadowed the race itself. >> bd bad timing, bad sportsmanship, sour grapes, sore loser, bad in every respect. >> reporter: on the other hand -- >> he raises a point that should be debated. >> reporter: in the triple crown's 96-year history, only 11 horses have managed to win the kentucky derby, the preakness and then the belmont stakes. it's tough. but every one of them managed to beat opponents that hadn't run in all three races. secretariat outran three horses with fresh legs, seattle slew five, affirmed, three. like it or not, the triple crown has always been raced this way. do you think steve coburn has a point? >> i think he does. the game has completely changed. the belmont is a mile and a half race and you don't have horses t

kentucky derby winner morovich took the winner. each have the it factor >> people that don't know anything about horses turn and look. it's a star quality. >> here, everybody knew casual eyes. in it, she details his second place finish in kentucky derby, and fifth place in the belmont. all from the purchase of a colt many rejected for just $7500. one more thing that makes horse racing unpredictable and exciting. >> there is nothing like a kentucky derby winner going on to win preekness. now, for triple crown. >> and thanks for joining us for abc7 news at 4:00. the news at 5:00 begins right now with ama and dan. >> i just heard a gunshot i came outside >> a family learns their daughter is dead. how a call leads to death at the hands of a sheriff's deputy. >> safety of the bay bridge. details about anchor rods out sync on the new eastern span. >> what eekland's $6 million man is saying about all that money. >> we're expecting near triple digit heat this week. when, coming up. >> you're looking live now at the bay bridge from bolts to

i wore those once in the kentucky derby and the preakness and then the belmont.ckly, the money you can make. in the u.k., for example, jockeys win 10% of the purse. what do you get? >> well, i still get a little bit. i mean, not a lot but enough to, you know, go survive and live enough -- liz: survive? [laughter] you pulled off something twice that very few people can do. you've jockeyed a horse to win two out of the three. survive, you ought to be wealthy. you invest your money. >> yes. very important. is very important. real estate. i always invest, i've always believed that real estate is strongest investment you can ever make. and any other investment, real estate is number one for me. liz: so you're not a stocks and pons kind of guy. >> you know, i've done it before, stocks, and as of right now i don't think stocks really good investment. but i believe that real estate is the best investment. liz: which state do you like the best for real estate? >> i think in any good area is good investment. new york, i think it's great and california also, it's pretty goo

it will always be the case that if you want your horse to run in the preakness or belmont or kentucky derbyalifies, it's likely to be in that race and doesn't necessarily have to be with the achievement or goal of a triple crown. that's really what he's saying. you're either for the cripple crown or you have no place in any one of the three races. >> well, nick zito had an interesting comment this morning. there used to be a trip kell crown bonus for a horse who would run all three legs and, for that matter, he was saying that perhaps they could put in a system where a horse wins two of the three legs gets a bonus. they could do that. but why change this? it's a difficult task to win all three. >> yeah. it's why it's so phenomenal. maybe that's why it's been 36 years, right? it's not easy. >> that's right. absolutely. and why embarrass the horse and a classy man like mr. sherman who, you know, did a great training job? the horse was injured early in the race. had he a little chunk taken out of his leg when he kicked and he still almost won. he ran his usual race except for the fact that he

everyone else lays out one or they won't run in the kentucky derby or the preakness. wait until the belmont. you know what? if you have a horse, run him in all three. if you have a horse that earns points to run in the kentucky derby, those 20 horses are starting kentucky are only 20 eligible to run in all three races. this is coward's way out. >> neither of the horses that finished ahead of california chrome competed in the previous triple crown races, the kentucky derby and preakness and 36 years since the who are has won the triple crown. >>> a truck driver charged in the crash that critically hurt comedian tracy morgan turned himself in. 35-year-old kevin roper was driving the tractor-trailer that hit the limo bus from behind. morgan and two others are still in critical condition today. i'm erin mcpike in washington. "reliable sources" starts right now. >> good morning from new york. i'm brian stelter and it's time for "reliable sources." today there is one obvious lead story. it provides a textbook example of red news and blue news, the way in which the news you

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

. >> first the kentucky derby. >> california chrome, has won the kentucky derby. >> then the preakness. >> california chrome has won the preakness! >> up next, the final jewel in horse racing's triple crown, the belmont. it's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the three-year-old colt and his team. from the new york stock exchange to the top of the empire state building to the track in belmont, everyone wants a piece of california chrome. >> california chrome all the way. definitely. >> california chrome doesn't seem tired. >> she looks really, really nice. she looks ready. >> only 11 horses have won the triple crown. affirm was the last to do it back in 1978. california chrome is the underdog. his owners invested just $10,000 to breed him. pennies compared to most champion horses. >> we've already accomplished so much. it would just be unbelievable. >> the belmont is known as the test of the champion. more than 100,000 people will be here hoping c. chrome ace it is. abc news, belmont park. >> golden gate fields is hosting what they are calling the biggest belmont stakes party in the

>>> california chrome was the horse folks were betting on after winning the kentucky derby and preaknessthere were high hopes that he would blow everyone away at the belmont stakes. cnn's richard roth watched the race for us. >> reporter: steve coburn, co-owner of california chrome, was in a good mood moments before the belmont stakes. but minutes later, he refused to wave the surrender flag after california chrome came in fourth. the california factory worker blasted other owners of horses who did not run in the first two legs of the races. leaving them rested for the belmont to take down california chrome. >> this is a coward's way out, in my opinion. >> reporter: critics have called his comments sour grapes. he didn't back down sunday morning. >> these people nominate their horses for the triple crown which means three. triple. three. and then they hold out two and they come back and run one. that would be like me at 6'2" playing basketball with a kid in the wheelchair. >> but the triple crown has only occurred 11 times. coburn's 77-year-old trainer was more generous in defeat. >> the

in pain. >> if there's ever a chance that we have another horse that has earned his way to the kentucky derbyl run at kentucky and then the hell with the rest of them. >> reporter: california chrome is off to california. his owner will follow. but not singing new york, new york on takeoff. richard roth, cnn, new york. >>> and the pope leads a rare prayer meeting today. bringing together key israeli and palestinian leaders but will it help bring peace to the region? >>> but first, here's today's cnn hero. >> as a child, i ran from the killing squads three times. even now, i still dream that i'm running. our entire little town was burned. to nothing. my mother and father were killed in the mass graves. i sometimes think it would have been better if i had died with them. i cry at night. your letters are for me like medicine. >> these are the last survivors of the holocaust in eastern europe. and they're out there today elderly, alone, suffering. they don't have extended family. life is so hard in these places. they don't have anything. i saw it with my own eyes and i knew that no one was helping

i look at it this way, if you can't make enough points to get in the kentucky derby, you can't run in the other races. it's all or nothing. because this is not fair to the horses that have been running their guts out for these people and for the people that believe in them, or for someone to come up -- this is a coward's way out. >> except for steve coburn, the problem is this is the way it's always been. our producers checked on that. the way it works is you have to go into the kentucky derby and the priqueness to win both of those to win the belmont stakes to win the triple crown. but you can enter any of the races if you want to and be deemed the winner of those. that's what the horses were doing fair and square. >> so he's claiming the other horses that popped up, like tonalist, they didn't have to go through the gruel of all the races like the kentucky derby. >> that's the test of a champion. >> good point. he just sounded whiny there. i was rooting for california chrome. i said i was rooting for the matter horn because i didn't want to jump on the bandwagon, but on all good amer

neither had run in the first two races, the kentucky derby and the preakness. the third place finisher didn't run in the preakness ever. >> 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 to get into the kentucky derby, you can't run in the other two races. 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 for the people that believe in them, to have somebody come up -- this is a coward's way out. >> a coward's way out he calls it. now, look, this injury might have played into it as well. california chrome's front right hoof there. people are not happy, particularly that owner. >> senior correspondent richard roth was at the belmont for the running. richard? >> we understand that just last hour coburn doubled down on this position, this talk about the coward's way out requiring all these horses to run all three. >> reporter: this morning on nbc's "today" show coburn repeated his thoughts last n

first, the kentucky derby. >> california chrome shines bright in the kentucky derby. >> reporter: thene 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 the test of the champion. belmont's mile and a half long course is bigger than the derby or the preakness. but california chrome's jockey says his horse is built for the distance. >> he saves his energy in the beginning, which is very important for me because a mile and a half is a long ways. >> reporter: his trainers, a father/son team says the horse is inquisitive, loves posing for pictures and has made their jobs easy. >> it's hard to describe. it's just b

the top two finishers did not run in the kentucky derby or the preakness stakes. coming up, hear while the chrome's owner said that's the coward's way out. a bit of a rant there. it was 36 years ago when affirmed won. since then california chrome is the first to come to the belmont stakes with a win at both the kentucky derby and the preakness. in downtown. but they say they are cities proud. >> a little disappointing but that was great. it was exciting. it is good to see the town out like this in support of something in common. >> while fans spent most of the afternoon partying downtown, they made a quick exit once the race was over. not much to celebrate at this point. exciting, though. >> win or lose, i'm still wearing their colors. >> good for you. >> we are super fans. >> next we are going to take a look at the weather. taking a look from our tower camera. we starting off cooler with clouds cutting in at the coast but it will warm up, especially inland. i'll have the sunday accuweather forecast next. >> and the student who brought a shooting am page to anen i

reporter: the co-owner bred his horse for a bargain $10,000 and watched him run away with the kentucky derbynd 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 about coming to the racetrack to come out to the racetrack and that's great. >> reporter: the mcgees came all the way from illinois. >> just it would be exciting to say that we were part of this part of history. >> reporter: belmont is expecting more than 100,000 people saturday to cheer california chrome across the finish line. alexis chr

. >> reporter: coburn was angry that tonalist had sat out the preakness and kentucky derby with a lung infection but was a- - allowed to run in the belmont stakes. >> i'm 61 years old and will never see in my lifetime another triple-crown winner because of the way they do this. >> those comments won him a somewhat different title soar loser. he was still venting today. >> there were three horses in this race that ran in the first two. none of the other horses did. >> so you-- you figure it out. and i mean you ask yourself would, it be fair if i played basketball with a child in a wheelchair. >> i think you need to lose as gracefully as you win. >> reporter: daily racing forum's jay privman has been covering horse racing for 30 years. >> that is part of the challenge of this. it shouldn't be easy and it is why only 11 horses have won it. >> reporter: the kentucky derby, preakness and belmont stakes are run in five weeks. traditionalists say the grueling schedule is exactly what makes the triple crown such a rare achievement. two of the past three winners, secretariat and affirmed ran ag

. >> california chrome shines bright in the kentucky derby!: since he eased across the finish line at the kentucky derby and followed through at the preakness stakes, this three-year-old colt has captured the attention and won the hearts of horse race lovers, if he wins again at new york's belmont park on saturday, california chrome would be the first triple crown champion in 36 years. >> i am learn to go bet, but i am not a better. i am not actually going to bet. i don't know if i will everybody bet on him. but i am hoping he wins. >> reporter: california chrome's co-owner steve coburn has gambled his own money on the horse. back before the derby when he defied odds of 200-1. now his colt is the heavy favorite to repeat at belmont. >> he loves people. and we've got all of america on our side, i do believe. other than the people that have these horses running against us. [laughter] >> reporter: coburn and his business partner are rare breeds in the expensive thoroughbred game known as the sport of kings. without much personal wealth, they boug

he didn't get to go into the wood memorial which is effectively a qualifier for the kentucky derby.hat's why he didn't go in the derby. >> other critics say why didn't steve coburn say this before. >> did he. he was very much against these fresh horses coming in the triple crown. if you are in all three you can come in. only one no dice. >> i like steve coburn. i would have been fine with him still if he didn't apologize. he has a heart of gold. his horse is fantastic. poor guy. he got emotional. at least he was honest. >> i'm sorry to the person in the subway i went and elbowed a while ago. >> i'm sorry i have to cut you off. but i do like you. ron, thanks. coming up, a deadly rampage in las vegas. what sparked the shooting that killed two police officers. the latest next. don't forget to watch hannity tonight at 10:00 eastern. sean brings more with the time to take care of business with century link's global broadband network and cloud infrastructure. we constantly evolve to meet your needs every day of the week. upgrafor the most advanced norelshaving experience.00 with gyroflex

he's bidding to become the first horse in 36 years to win the kentucky derby, the preakness, and tomorrow's senior correspondent richard roth is at belmont park in new york and also joining me from louisville, kentucky is horse breeder jim squires. jim bred the 2001 kentucky teshy winner who was the second fastest kentucky derby winner in history. i'm hearing it could be upwards of 130,000 people that might be flocking to watch that race tomorrow. can that race handle that many people? >> yes, it can. the real contrast is seen today when there will be a few thousand on hand. a lot of places are empty here in the belmont park. tomorrow, they will be here. attendance record was when smarty jones went for the triple crown, 140,000, so there will be tons of excitement here as california chrome goes for the triple crown. >> as we get towards that, i'd love to try to dig in a little bit to the lore of all of this. jim, why is it that there is such a focus on the triple crown and on the majesty of horse racing when it companies to this in general? >> well, basically, because it's been 36 years sin

they won't run in the kentucky derby or the preakness, they wait until the belmont.hat earns points to run in the kentucky derby, those 20 horses that start in kentucky are the only 20 available -- eligible to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> neither of the horses that finished ahead of california chrome competed in the previous triple crown races, the kentucky derby and the preakness and it's been 36 years since a horse has won the triple crown. the belmont was won by tonalist which put on a last-minute surge to win by a head. >>> the pope is hosting a unique prayer meeting at the vatican today where shimon peres and mahmoud abbas will pray for peace together. they'll plant an olive tree in the garden. they were invited by the pontiff during his last visit to the holy land. >>> a truck driver charged in the crash that critically hurt comedian tracy morgan turned himself in. kevin roper of georgia was driving the tractor-trailer that hit the limo bus. comedian james mcnair who goes by jimmy mac was killed. there are others in critical conditio

the two top finishers did not run in the kentucky derby or in the preakness stakes. coming up in sports you will hear why the owner thinks that's the coward's which it was 36 years ago when affirmed won. since then california chrome is the first to come to the belmont stakes with a win at both the kentucky derby and the preakness. in yuba city there was a view downtown. thousands gathered to watch the race. before the race there was an entire festival, complete with bands and face painting. despite chrome's fourth place finish, fans in yuba city say they are still proud. >> a little disappointing, but it was great. it was exciting. it is good to see the town out like this in support of something in common. >> while fans spent most of the afternoon partying downtown, they made a quick exit once the race was over. of course, there was a little more drama after the race. everybody is buzzing about the owner now but we love the horse. >> i don't know about you, but i was crushed. >> anyway, as we talk about our weather for it had, if you have any events that you are goin

if you've got a horse that earns points running the kentucky derby, those 20 horses to start in kentuckyble to run in all three races. this is the coward's way out. >> so those are coburn's arguments but all 11 of the previous triple crown winners had to face a fresh field in their bid for the triple crown. what is your gut tell yoyou? should the triple crown rules change? >>> look at what "news nation" is saying about friday's gut check about a texas mom upset her 10-year-old returned from a field trip with severe sun burn because the school wouldn't allow her to reapply her sun block. the school calling it a toxic substance. we asked, should the school district change its policy towards sunscreen? 94% of you said yes and 6% said no. whopping amount of you said yes. there you have it. that does it for this edition of "news nation." i'm kristen welker in for tamron hall. up next "andrea mitchell reports." aflac! so this is who you brought to help us out? oh yeah, he's the best. he doesn't look like he's seen a tool in his life. oh, he doesn't know anything about tools. aflac-ac-ac-ac-ac-

part of the kentucky derby is having 20 horse.ou look at the preakness and the belmont, it's spaced in between quite well. if you do want to change it, you're ultimately dealing with a belmont field that's going to be smaller and less challenging and that devalues the crown. >> luke says the jockey lost this race. do you agree with that? >> i do to a degree. i'm not a super horse racing buff but he waited a little bit. he had an opportunity to go out in the lead early, which is not chrome's style but it was there. he didn't take it. what happened earlier in his career and in his first and second races, dirt kicked up in his face, he didn't really like it. that's what liked it and that's what happened in this race and he didn't like it and didn't respond. he had won six in a row. he's only 2 years old, this was a tired horse. >> and the belmont is longer. >> a mile and a half. >> difficult to win from wire to wire. everybody knows luke knows everything. jordan schultz, we would never bet against you. coming up, protecting the presi

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because they didn't run in either the kentucky derby or the preakness. >> it's all-or-nothing. it's all-or-nothing. because this is not fair to these horses that have been running their guts out for these people and fortune people that believe in them to have somebody come up -- like this is the cower's way out in my opinion. >> the winning horse tonalist did not run in either of the first two triple crown races. here in the bay area where california chrome has trained, john sasaki was at the fields where the excitement quickly turned to disappointment. [ bugle call to the post ]. >> reporter: the sounds of horse racing echoed around golden gate fields today. and the crowd cheered the races here. but it was nothing like the main event live from new york as california chrome went for the triple crown. >> it hasn't been done since 1978 and it's only been 11 times. it's very difficult to do. >> reporter: almost everyone at the track jammed inside to catch the belmont stakes on tv. lahar. >> reporter: and most people from horse racing afish aficionados to fans were cheering for cal

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neither one of those hours was eligible to run in the kentucky derby. sure their connections would have loved to have had the chance to win the triple crown. but 3 year olds develop, they develop very quickly in the spring. and if you get a horse that develops quick enough for the kentucky derby, you're lucky, now, you've got to get them to the preakness and the belmont. these other horses have to catch up with it. it's as simple as that. it's a very grueling test. it's hard to do. and we're going have another triple crown winner. california chrome, did the injury leaving the gate have something to do with it. that very well -- that could have done something to him, too. but it is hard. but i don't think you need to make it easier. >> coburn could have mentioned the hoof, handbut he didn't. and one of the assistant trainer, he doubled down it's like me 6'2" playing basketball against somebody in a wheelchair. now, that's an incentive thing. but it goes to the passion that this is unfair. you're sayinging he's more emotion than reason right now? >> exact