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Empire Maker Ends Funny Cide's Triple Crown Run

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide falls short in his bid to win horse racing's Triple Crown, finishing third in the Belmont Stakes. The gelding led for much of the race, but was overtaken down the stretch by Empire Maker and Ten Most Wanted. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Robert Smith.

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Robert Smith is a host for NPR's Planet Money where he tells stories about how the global economy is affecting our lives.
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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