Belmont Stakes will take place today at 6:52pm

California Chrome will attempt to become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978.   He won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Sweepstakes, now viewers will see if he has the stamina to go the mile-and-a-half distance at Belmont. This will be Art Sherman’s first Belmont starter, while jockey Espinoza (0-for-3 in the race) failed in his 2002 Triple Crown bid with War Emblem.   (full line-up here)