Can California Chrome Get It Done ? Last Leg Of The Triple Crown This Saturday

cubsoxbull's Avatar
Here's the post position draws for the Belmont on Saturday, I would like to see California Chrome win the Triple Crown, but you never know. I'll be heading out to Lone Star to place a few wagers, good luck to everyone and let's hope California Chrome can get it done.

Belmont Stakes
1. Medal Count, R. Albarado, 20-1
2. California Chrome, V. Espinoza, 3-5
3. Matterhorn, J. Bravo, 30-1
4. Commanding Curve, S. Bridgmohan, 15-1
5. Ride On Curlin, J. Velazquez, 12-1
6. Matuszak, M. Smith, 30-1
7. Samraat, J. Ortiz, 20-1
8. Commissioner, J. Castellano, 20-1
9. Wicked Strong, R. Maragh, 6-1
10. General a Rod, R. Napravnik, 20-1
11. Tonalist, J. Rosario, 8-1
TexTushHog's Avatar
Can he? Absolutely. Will he? Well . . . history says that's a different story. I think he has as good a chance as any three year old since Spectacular Bid did back in 1979. But Triple Crown winners are rare for a reason. And the mile and a half of the Belmont is a very testing distance, especially after two grueling races in five weeks. I'd take a stand against him, especially if he goes off under 2-1, and I think he'll go off at 4-5 or even money. If the morning line odds were there five minutes to post, I'd have to take a stand on Commanding Curve at 15-1. But surely he comes down to about 6-1. I can't seem him going off at double digits. Ride On Curlin would be my other pick.
Yes. He will take it. If General ARod don't get him
cubsoxbull's Avatar
Well not going to pay much, but I can't go against California Chrome, here's a few wagers, hoping CC can get it done, but if not will add Medal Count on a few wagers.

$2 Trifecta 1st California Chrome 2nd Medal Count 3rd All
$2 Trifecta 1st California Chrome 2nd All 3rd Medal Count.
$1 Trifecta 1st Medal Count 2nd California Chrome 3rd All

$30 Exacta California Chrome & Medal Count & $20 Exacta Medal Count & California Chrome

Good luck to everyone !!!
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Ride on Curllin is a top fav for a reason
Here's the post position draws for the Belmont on Saturday, I would like to see California Chrome win the Triple Crown, but you never know. I'll be heading out to Lone Star to place a few wagers, good luck to everyone and let's hope California Chrome can get it done.

Belmont Stakes
1. Medal Count, R. Albarado, 20-1
2. California Chrome, V. Espinoza, 3-5
3. Matterhorn, J. Bravo, 30-1
4. Commanding Curve, S. Bridgmohan, 15-1
5. Ride On Curlin, J. Velazquez, 12-1
6. Matuszak, M. Smith, 30-1
7. Samraat, J. Ortiz, 20-1
8. Commissioner, J. Castellano, 20-1
9. Wicked Strong, R. Maragh, 6-1
10. General a Rod, R. Napravnik, 20-1
11. Tonalist, J. Rosario, 8-1
Originally Posted by cubsoxbull



Chrome is a good horse, and not a great one, and my money will be all in trying to beat him.

1. Wicked Strong
2. Commanding Curve
3. California Chrome
4. Ride on Curlin'
5. Tonalist
Chung Tran's Avatar
about to watch.. I predict Chrome will fail..
Chung Tran's Avatar
Chrome finishes in 5th! WTF?

congratulations Tonalist!
Juan Pablo de Marco's Avatar
and the owner of Chrome showed what a total ass he is in the post-race interview. what a douche.
cubsoxbull's Avatar
and the owner of Chrome showed what a total ass he is in the post-race interview. what a douche. Originally Posted by Juan Pablo de Marco
I agree Juan, no need for that. If medal count could have got second it would have been a good day, oh well that's horse racing. Chung dead heat for fourth.
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CSB, Juan, I missed the interview.. can you give a cliff note response, what was said that turned you off? and did the TV folks give an indication that they felt the same?
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CSB, Juan, I missed the interview.. can you give a cliff note response, what was said that turned you off? and did the TV folks give an indication that they felt the same? Originally Posted by Chung Tran
Chung, he ranted about how horses who don't run in the other two triple crown races how they get into the Belmont fresh. He could have a point,but not something you air o ut after your horse has lost on national TV.
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thanks CSB, I agree, he didn't keep any personal dignity intact with that response..
and the owner of Chrome showed what a total ass he is in the post-race interview. what a douche. Originally Posted by Juan Pablo de Marco
Agreed, sorry, you do not make the rules, and fresh horses will always run in the Belmont, and I am with the other guy, if Medal Count could have gotten up for 2nd, I would be in fat city...oh well, back to the poor house