American Pharoah will be the next horse attempting to defy the odds and win the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 6 at the Belmont Stakes in Belmont, New York.
Since Affirmed won the Triple Crown in 1978, only 14 horses have managed to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
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American Pharoah will enter the race with the best odds to run away with a win and into horse racing legend, however, history has shown that the favorite doesn't always get the best results. The past three Triple Crown hopefuls — California Chrome (2014), I'll Have Another (2012), and Big Brown (2008) — didn't fair so well, with California Chrome finishing fourth, I'll Have Another being scratched, and Big Brown losing a shoe, not finishing at all.
Throw out your bets, throw out the odds, and tune out those guys in Vegas. At the Belmont Stakes, only one thing is certain: Anything can happen.
Here is a quick look at the most recent winners of the Belmont Stakes.
BELMONT STAKES WINNERS SINCE 2004
2004 - Birdstone (Joel Rosario)
2005 - Afleet Alex (Jeremy Rose)
2006 - Jazil (Fernando Jara)
2007 - Rags to Riches (John Valazquez)
2008 - Da'Tara (Alan Garcia)
2009 - Summer Bird (Kent Desormeaux)
2010 - Drosselmeyer (Mike Smith)
2011 - Ruler on Ice (Jose Valdivia)
2012 - Union Rags (John Valazquez)
2013 - Palace Malice (Mike Smith)
2014 - Tonalist (Cristophe Clement)
Also, check out this list of the 10 most thrilling Belmont Stakes races in history.