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2015 Belmont Stakes: Live updates

Join Newsday staff as we follow the Belmont Stakes, as Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharaoh goes for the first Triple Crown since 1978.

BREAKING: American Pharoah crosses finish line 1st at Belmont in bid to end 37-year Triple Crown drought

by The Associated Press via twitter retweeted by Newsday edited by Greg Emerson 6/6/2015 11:02:24 PM
#AmericanPharoah wins the Triple Crown in the #BelmontStakes nwsdy.li/1FFX1yc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG2impRU8AA-dkx.jpg

by Newsday via twitter edited by Greg Emerson 6/6/2015 11:02:09 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

MSP demanded $52 ,000+ for a list of FOIA requests. And $700 + to research the estimate of the cost for another request. #IRE15

by jonahshai via twitter retweeted by chayesmatthew 6/6/2015 5:16:29 PM
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by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 5:20:16 PM
Security guard asked if my work bag contained lighters or mace. Not sure if that was a precaution or a suggestion. #BelmontStakes

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 5:20:22 PM
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by Valerie Bauman via twitter 6/6/2015 5:21:10 PM
Dads&daughters huddling around racing books, women in hats&heels taking selfies, and the constant hustle of $10 Coors Light. #belmontstakes

by Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 5:21:27 PM
by Belmont Stakes via twitter retweeted by candiceruud 6/6/2015 5:21:35 PM
by Newsday via twitter 6/6/2015 5:22:00 PM
by Jessica Rotkiewicz via twitter 6/6/2015 5:22:58 PM
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Sports celebs are hungry. Joe Torre just came into the Belmont Room and Cowboys' Jerry Jones is there too. #ndbelmont

by Daniel Bubbeo via twitter 6/6/2015 6:37:18 PM
Spotted signing autographs at Belmont were owners of Seattle Slew and Affirmed.

by Daniel Bubbeo via twitter 6/6/2015 6:37:20 PM
Here's the command center for #BelmontStakes media. Not pictured: press box betting table. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1n_ChWwAAdMvO.jpg

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:40:58 PM
Who doesn't love a nice horsey rump. #belmontstakesday http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1odw9U8AArWl2.jpg

by Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 6:43:14 PM
One can dream. twitter.com/ferrisny/statu…

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:43:35 PM
The big money $$$$ man outside of @BelmontStakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1o4TwWoAAyITH.jpg

by Nicole Fuller via twitter 6/6/2015 6:44:51 PM
Vibe in picnic area shifting from "pleasantly buzzed" to "tearfully talking about your ex while losing spacial preception."

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:47:31 PM
In case anyone was wondering, drink carts were open when I got here at 10-ish and last call is 8:30.

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:48:39 PM
by Newsday via twitter 6/6/2015 6:49:51 PM
Guy chugging Bud: "Excuse me, why you standing here by yourself?" BECAUSE I'M TWEETING. #priorities

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 6:52:24 PM
Bathroom line update: getting to the point of obnoxiously long. #belmontstakesday http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1rG_PW8AA174T.jpg

by Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 6:55:22 PM
Betting man. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1rs33WgAAJ3-v.jpg

by Matthew Chayes via twitter 6/6/2015 6:58:46 PM
.@NassauCountyPD Commissioner Thomas Krumpter arriving at @BelmontStakes ; says there's been no arrests. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1sSPlWcAABqVY.jpg

by Nicole Fuller via twitter 6/6/2015 6:59:44 PM
Just chatting with the Belmont band and swing dancers. They attract quite a crowd. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1urC3W0AIieZJ.jpg

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 7:10:09 PM
#belmontstakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1vhiBWQAA8Sn8.jpg

by Valerie Bauman via twitter 6/6/2015 7:13:54 PM
Me and this patriotic dude @BelmontStakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG1t5xcXAAADO1W.jpg

by Nicole Fuller via twitter retweeted by chayesmatthew 6/6/2015 7:18:54 PM
Bout 50% of the women here in five-inch heels and floppy hats have reached the "Pinterest lied, this is awful" plateau. The rest? Warriors.

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 7:19:51 PM
Grandstand Depot at #belmontstakes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG12stIWoAAtcmb.jpg

by Valerie Bauman via twitter 6/6/2015 7:45:13 PM
Media table near me indicates there's a publication called "Blood Horse." Mascot? Jean Claude Gran-Dam. #horsepuns #ohmygodmybrain #belmont

by Laura Albanese via twitter 6/6/2015 8:26:00 PM
Just a few hours before everyone cares about horse racing for two minutes and then forgets about if for another eleven months.

by bengreenman via twitter retweeted by chayesmatthew 6/6/2015 8:34:34 PM
Racegoer sitting for a free Crestor cholesterol screening at @BelmontStakes washing blood test down w/ a @Budweiser http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG2DaMgWgAAklHm.jpg

by Matthew Chayes via twitter 6/6/2015 8:41:01 PM
Helwan was the 10th death at Belmont this year. A reminder of the uglier side of the sport: newsday.com/sports/horsera… #BelmontStakesDay

by Candice Ruud via twitter 6/6/2015 8:44:27 PM