Tonalist won the 146th Belmont Stakes Saturday (June 7, 2024), denying the heavily favored California Chrome his chance to become the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years.
The huge crowd at Belmont Park witnessed a dramatic finish in which Tonalist, ridden by Joel Rosario, overtook Commissioner in his last strides to win by a head. According to CNN, California Chrome appeared sluggish and finished in a dead heat for fourth with Wicked Strong in his bid to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
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