California Chrome's run for the Triple Crown in photos

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
California Chrome, ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, wins the second leg of the Triple Crown as he runs away with the 139th Preakness Stakes.
California Chrome, ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, celebrates as he wins the 140th Kentucky Derby, Saturday, May 3, 2014.
California Chrome's run for the Triple Crown in photosCalifornia Chrome, ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, wins the second leg of the Triple Crown as he runs away with the 139th Preakness Stakes.

ELMONT (WABC) -- California Chrome has arrived in Elmont, New York for next month's running of the Belmont Stakes.

The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner will be allowed to wear a nasal strip when he goes for the Triple Crown next month. Stewards have cleared the horse to use the strip he wore while winning the Derby and Saturday's Preakness. New York tracks have a rule prohibiting any equipment not specifically approved by stewards, and nasal strips were not on the list.

The strip worn by California Chrome during his six-race winning streak is thought to improve airflow through his nostrils.

California Chrome will be seeking to become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown winner when the Belmont Stakes is run on June 7.