chance, speaking of rock stars of races, we had a chance to speak with a national rock star, richie sambora, the guitarist for bon jovi. he says he loves the ponies and he, too, would like to see a triple crown winner tonight. take a listen. >> i hope so, yeah, i'm feeling good about it. i have a good feeling about it. i'm a chromey. >> there's a growing crowd here. they're coming in from all hoefr the country. so many hoping to see california chrome become just the 12th horse in history to win the triple crown, including ann and charles clark of tennessee. >> this is really going to save horse racing in new york. >> everywhere. >> everywhere. this will save horse racing. it is necessary. it has to be. we're so excited we're going to be here and we're going to see the triple crown winner today. >> california chrome is number 2 out of the gate today. facing ten other horses. only two of those other horses also ran in the derby and the preakness. and fresh competition he'll be up against tonight. we're all watching, 6:52, the post time. >> we are going to have the results and it's going to be