Kentucky Curlin winner California Chrome moves a step closer to the Triple Crown . Belmont Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the 10-horse field . Jockey Victor Espinoza will get his second shot at the Triple Crown . Now , with the Kentucky Derby and Preakness victories , if California Chrome wins the Belmont Stakes next month in New York , he 'll be the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to achieve the ultimate feat in thoroughbred racing . Espinoza rode War Emblem to Derby , Curlin wins in 2002 , but did n't win Kentucky .
Kentucky Curlin winner California Chrome moves a step closer to the Triple Crown . Belmont Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the 10-horse field . Jockey Victor Espinoza will get his second shot at the Triple Crown . Espinoza rode War Emblem to Derby , Curlin wins in 2002 , but did n't win Kentucky .