Joel Rosario poses for photos atop Tonalist after winning the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Elmont, New York.
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Tonalist crosses the finish line to win the Belmont Stakes on June 7 in Elmont, New York. California Chrome, far left, was bidding to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978, but instead finished in a dead heat for fourth.
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Tonalist, left, riddent by Joel Rosario, edges out Commissioner with Javier Castellano at the finish line.
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Owner of Tonalist, Robert S. Evans, is presented with the trophy from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after winning the race.
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Jockey Joel Rosario is congratulated after riding Tonalist to victory.
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Victor Espinoza wipes his eye after finishing fourth aboard California Chrome.
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Tonalist, ridden by Joel Rosario, races to the finish line en route to winning the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 7, 2014, in Elmont, New York.
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The horses approach the finish line.
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California Chrome, center, is flanked by Wicked Strong, left, and Tonalist, right, as they run down the backstretch.
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Jockey Victor Espinoza, riding California Chrome, suits up before the race.
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A woman watches pre-race action.
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Fans make their way into Belmont Park prior to the Belmont Stakes.
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A racing fan wears a nasal strip, in honor of California Chrome, who also wears a nasal strip when he races.
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A fan places a bet at Belmont Park.
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Feathers adorn the hat of a racing fan, dressed for the occasion at Belmont Park.
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Race fans line up to place their bets.
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Steve Coburn, co-owner of California Chrome, waves to fans before the race.
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Kylie Fouchee, left, takes a photo of Vicki Dimitri, center, and her mother Linda Fouchee while enjoying the scene at Belmont Park.