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Belmont Stakes: The scene

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  • Charles and Anne Clarke stand at the rail at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Belmont Park in Elmont.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Carlos Spano of Lindenhurst, wears a big horse hat at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont.
    Photo Credit: Ed Betz
  • Dancers from the Petri School of Irish Dance company at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont.
    Photo Credit: John Roca
  • Rick Butler with his grandson Ben Butler at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont.
    Photo Credit: John Roca
  • Michaela Murphy, right, of Corning, Randi Morrison, of Millport, and Bridget and Eric Austin, left, of upstate Beaverdams, wear floppy hats at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: Ed Betz
  • Dennis Hensley, the son-in-law of Steve Coburn, the co-owner of California Chrome, signs autographs before the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: Ed Betz
  • Olivia Horan attends the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: John Roca
  • Rachel Pit, left, and Cory Balsis attend the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: John Roca
  • Steve and Carolyn Coburn, the owners of California Chrome, wave to fans at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: John Roca
  • Carlo Spano and Erin Daly wearing California Chrome hats at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Horse racing enthusiasts gather for the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Chloe Swain of Wappingers Falls at the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Horse racing enthusiasts at Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Horse racing enthusiasts try to get autographs from California Chrome's co-owner, Steve Coburn, at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Horse racing enthusiasts try to get autographs from California Chrome's owner, Steve Coburn, at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Horse racing enthusiasts at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Horse racing enthusiasts at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa
  • Mike Roman of Queens shows his support for California Chrome at Belmont Park in Elmont on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Belmont Stakes is the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse raising. This year's race marks the 146th running of the stakes where California Chrome will attempt to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner.
    Photo Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa

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