9 likely challengers await American Pharoah in Belmont (The Associated Press)

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah figures to have nine challengers when he runs in the Belmont Stakes next week, trying to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. Seven of his expected rivals return from the Derby or the Preakness, while two others are new to the Triple Crown trail. The latest horse to join the mix Thursday was The Truth or Else, who has two wins in two starts at Belmont Park.