Tonalist denies California Chrome a triple crown at Belmont Stakes, its owner cries foul play
Photo compliments of Getty Images By Kathy Wray Coleman, editor-n-chief, Cleveland Urban News. Com and The Cleveland Urban News.Com Blog, O hio's Most Read Online Black Newspaper and Newspaper Blog, Tel: (216) 659-0473 K athy Wray Coleman is a community activist and 20 year investigative journalist who trained for 17 years at the Call and Post Newspaper. ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) / ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ) ELMONT, New York -In spite of being the 4-5 favorite, California Chrome and Jockey Victor Espinoza placed fifth and lost the triple crown following a loss to Tonalist and Jockey Joel Rosario at the Belmont Stakes in New York on Saturday, June 7, even after winning the Kentucky Derby on May 7 and the Preakness on May 17. Commissioner came in second, almost winning until the last few strides of the race, Medal Count finished third, and Wicked Strong placed fourth. A $2 bet on Tonalist brought $20.40. He covered