California Chrome Working Steadily for Dubai
Horse of the Year California Chrome continued to prepare for an appearance in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) with a five-furlong workout in 1:00 at Los Alamitos Racecourse Feb. 27.
Belmont S. (gr. I)
Race 11 at Belmont Park on
- Grade I
- 1 1/2 miles
- $1,500,000
- 3 yo
- 2:28.52
- on NBC
- Results
- News
- Preps
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tonalist | $20.40 | $9.60 | $7.00 |
| 8 | Commissioner | $23.20 | $13.20 | |
| 1 | Medal Count | $13.20 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (11-8) | $348.00 |
| $2 Trifecta (11-8-1) | $6,781.00 |
| $2 Superfecta (11-8-1-9) | $11,466.00 |
| $2 Superfecta (11-8-1-2) | $7,616.00 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tonalist
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head | $800,000 |
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| 2 | Commissioner |
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1 | $280,000 |
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| 3 | Medal Count |
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¾ | $150,000 |
| 4 |
California Chrome
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$80,000 | |
| 4 |
Wicked Strong
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$80,000 | |
| 6 |
Samraat
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$45,000 | |
| 7 |
General a Rod
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$35,000 | |
| 8 |
Matterhorn
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$30,000 | |
| 9 |
Commanding Curve
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| 10 |
Matuszak
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| 11 |
Ride On Curlin
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Belmont Stakes Tickets Available Feb. 23
Tickets for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. ET Feb. 23. All reserved seating, premium dining options, and admission to the grounds will be available through Ticketmaster.
'Chrome,' American Pharoah Top CA Worktab
The stars were out for workouts in Southern California the morning of Feb. 21. California Chrome led the group with a half-mile work in :48 4/5 at his home track, Los Alamitos Racecourse.
Bayern Works Three Furlongs at Santa Anita
Kaleem Shah's Bayern, winner of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), has recovered from a hind foot abscess and worked Feb. 16 at Santa Anita Park.
Ride On Curlin Pointing for Razorback Next
Runner-up in the Essex Handicap Feb. 14, Ride On Curlin will point toward the $250,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) in one month, trainer Billy Gowan said the morning after the son of Curlin made his return to stakes action.
Golden Lad Holds Off Ride On Curlin in Essex
Returning to Oaklawn Park where he secured his first career stakes win, Golden Lad held off last year's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Ride On Curlin to post a 1 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 Essex Stakes.
California Chrome Named State's Horse of Year
Eclipse Award Horse of the Year California Chrome was officially named California-bred Horse of the Year for 2014 at the annual California Thoroughbred Breeders Association awards dinner at the Pasadena Westin.
Ride On Curlin Set for Next Step in Essex
Ride On Curlin, under regular exercise rider Bryan Beccia, worked an easy half mile in :49 3/5 after the break the morning of Feb. 11 in preparation for the $100,000 Essex Handicap to be run Feb. 14 at Oaklawn Park.
Podcast: Haskin's Racing Review for Feb. 10
Steve Haskin and Ron Mitchell talk about the weekend of racing. Steve expands on the performances of Shared Belief, California Chrome, Dortmund, Firing Line, Danzig Moon, Cyrus Alexander, Far From Over, and Constitution.
Recapping a Giant Weekend of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson recaps the San Antonio showdown and a great weekend of Derby preps. read blog
Shared Belief to Big 'Cap, 'Chrome' to Dubai
Another bout between Shared Belief and California Chrome won't be happening in the near future, trainers for the two horses made clear in comments Feb. 8.
Shared Belief Finds Redemption in San Antonio
The showdown everyone wanted to see produced a clear verdict for Shared Belief over reigning Horse of the Year California Chrome in the $500,000 San Antonio Invitational Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Constitution Wires Donn Handicap Over Lea
Constitution notched his second grade I victory Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park and did so impressively, taking the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) wire-to-wire while holding off 2014 Donn victor Lea.
The Buzz: California Chrome vs. Shared Belief
In the days leading up to the big race between California Chrome and Shared Belief, industry figures and fans shared their excitement about the showdown -- and talked about who they wanted to win.
An Epic Saturday of Racing
J. Keeler Johnson previews the Donn Handicap, San Antonio Stakes and more! read blog
That Handicapping Show: The San Antonio
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the San Antonio Stakes featuring California Chrome, Shared Belief, and Hoppertunity. Watch Video
Hoppertunity Seeks to Spoil San Antonio Party
For the fifth race in a row, a formidable Bob Baffert-trained contender is looming to take on Shared Belief. Only Bayern, in the Breeders' Cup Classic, has got the best of the dark bay gelding.
Lea Faces Tough WinStar Duo in Donn Handicap
Son of First Samurai faces a tall task Feb. 7 for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, coming back to defend his title against Commissioner and Constitution along with European invader Sloane Avenue.
'Chrome', Shared Belief Ready for Battle
Champions to square off in San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Shared Belief Works Half-Mile at Golden Gate
Shared Belief wrapped up serious preparations for his 2015 debut in the San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) with a four-furlong move Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Golden Gate Fields.
California Chrome Works February 1, 2015
Watch California Chrome and hear thoughts from Art Sherman following. watch video
Pletcher's Donn Quartet Breeze at Palm Beach
Trainer Todd Pletcher's quartet of candidates for the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park all breezed four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs the morning of Feb. 1.
California Chrome Picks Up Cal-Bred Awards
California Chrome, the national Horse of the Year for 2014, has added two more titles -- champion 3-year-old California-bred male and champion Cal-bred turf horse.
Hoppertunity Confirmed for San Antonio Start
Grade I winner Hoppertunity will run in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II), trainer Bob Baffert confirmed after the 4-year-old son of Any Given Saturday worked six furlongs at Santa Anita Park Feb. 1.
California Chrome Works, Set for San Antonio
Horse of the Year California Chrome put in the final major drill for his 4-year-old debut when breezing five furlongs in 1:01 3/5 Feb. 1 at Los Alamitos Racecourse.
| Date | Race | Position / Horse / Points |
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Foxwoods Champagne S.
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Remsen S.
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Holy Bull S.
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Withers S
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Southwest S.
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Risen Star S.
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Gotham S.
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San Felipe S.
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Private Terms S.
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Rebel S.
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Louisiana Derby
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Santa Anita Derby
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Twinspires.com Wood Memorial S.
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Arkansas Derby
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Federico Tesio S.
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Kentucky Derby
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Peter Pan S.
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Preakness Stakes
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