Of top finishers at Belmont , only California Chrome had run first two legs of Triple Crown . Co - owner Steve Coburn spent two days talking about the system . He says he was caught up in the emotions of wanting ` ` World 's Champion '' to win . California Star was injured but will race again , he says .
Of top finishers at Belmont , only California Chrome had run first two legs of Triple Crown . Co-owner Steve Coburn spent two days complaining about the system . He says he was caught up in the emotions of wanting `` America 's horse '' to win . California Chrome was injured but will race again , owner says .