Not since more than 120,000 people assembled in record setting attendance at Belmont in 2004 have more hearts rooted for a horse to win the elusive Triple Crown.

Yesterday millions of hearts were sent aflutter ending 37 years of angst and heartache, sealed with a kiss for American Pharoah.

Da Horsey, SmartyJones joins in handing the baton of America’s most beloved horse to cousin AP.

Triple Crown champion American Pharoah gets a kiss from winning jockey Victor Espinoza after winning the Belmont Stakes and earning the elusive Triple Crown.