NEW YORK (AP) — American Pharoah will try to win the Triple Crown on Sunday, when he takes on seven rivals in the Belmont Stakes. Here’s what’s going on at the track in the hours leading up to the race, scheduled to start at 6:50 p.m. EDT:
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11:25 a.m.
The quest for a Triple Crown is upon us — again.
It’s Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 6 at Belmont Park, and already thousands of fans have made their way into the spacious racetrack to see a slice of racing history when American Pharoah attempts to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.
An early-morning rain shower at 6 a.m. may prove to be a good omen for American Pharoah. The colt won the Preakness three weeks ago in the slop and seems to thrive in the rain. The showers have ended, and weather reports for later in the day are calling for clear skies and temperatures in the 70s.
Post time for the first race is 11:35 a.m. Post time for the Belmont is 6:50 p.m.
The Belmont is a sellout at 90,000. For the first time, a cap was put on attendance by New York Racing Association officials.
Last year, Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome finished fourth in his Triple try before a crowd of 102,199.
This will be the 13th attempt at a Triple Crown since Affirmed became the 11th horse to sweep the Derby, Preakness and Belmont in 1978.
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