Tonalist Denies ‘Chrome’ Crown in Belmont

Robert Evan’s Tonalist rallied late to edge Commissioner to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes California Chrome, bidding for the Triple Crown, finished in a dead-heat for fourth with Wicked Strong behind Medal Count.
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Robert Evan's Tonalist rallied late to edge Commissioner to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes. California Chrome, bidding for the Triple Crown, finished in a dead-heat for fourth with Wicked Strong behind Medal Count.

The 1 1/2-mile distance of the Belmont at Belmont Park has been "heartbreak highway" for 3-year-olds since Affirmed last won the Triple Crown 36 years ago in 1978.

The time for the 12 furlongs in the $1.5 million event was 2:28.52. Tonalist, a son of Tapit—Settling Mist, by Pleasant Colony, was bred in Kentucky by Woodslane Farm.

WinStar Farm's Commissioner went for the early lead from post 8 and was able to dictate the early pace while being tracked by General a Rod, Tonalist, and California Chrome, who took a position inside behind the leaders. The early fractions were mild; :24.06 for the opening quarter-mile and :48.52 for the half-mile

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Evan Hammonds is the Executive Editor for The Blood-Horse.

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