California Chrome Arrives at Santa Anita
California Chrome, North America's all-time leading money earner, arrived by van at Santa Anita Park Sept. 25 to begin final preparations for the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1.
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'Chrome' Logs Final Work for Awesome Again
With the slightest morning chill Southern California would allow in late September, Los Alamitos Race Course's resident star logged his final timed workout for the upcoming Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I).
The Week in Photos for 9/19/2016
Images from weekend performances by Tepin and The Pizza Man, as well as Breeders' Cup Win And You're In races and a special guest towards the end!
Espinoza: California Chrome Never Better
Victor Espinoza, regular rider of 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome, said the 5-year-old California-bred has never been doing better as he prepares for a start in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Another Solid Work from California Chrome
Los Al clockers caught California Chrome in splits of :25 3/5, :49 2/5, and 1:01 1/5 en route to his final time of 1:13 1/5 under regular exercise rider Dihigi Gladney.
California Chrome Atop World's Best Rankings
Off his dominating victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 20 at Del Mar, California Chrome has moved back to the top of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2016.
Sam F. Davis Joins 'Road to Kentucky Derby'
The grade III race is a key Tampa Bay Derby prep
California Chrome Works Easy at Los Alamitos
On his day, at his home track, and a bit out of his normal workout routine, California Chrome still gave trainer Art Sherman just what he wanted Sept. 10 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
California Chrome Sweeps NTRA Poll Vote
California Chrome has led the poll for all 27 weeks of 2016 voting
California Chrome Named Del Mar Horse of Meet
California Chrome was the unanimous choice as Del Mar's Horse of the Meeting for 2016.
12-Day Los Al Fall Meet to Start Sept. 8
The third Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos Race Course is set to start Sept. 8.
'Chrome' Cruises in Los Al Maintenance Work
Trainer Art Sherman sent California Chrome back out to breeze at Los Alamitos for the first time since his impressive Aug. 20 TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) victory, and the 2014 Horse of the Year turned in a steady work Sept. 3.
Los Alamitos Schedules California Chrome Day
The most famous resident of Los Alamitos will be honored on "California Chrome Day'' Sept. 10 at the track.
Infographic: All Time Leading Earners 2016
From Citation to California Chrome, read who has led in earnings over the decades.
BH 100: Rapping at Derby's Door
Precious few fillies have found success in the Run for the Roses
Love the Chase to Sell at F-T November
Owner Perry Martin said he's sell the dam of California Chrome, in foal to Tapit, in order to buy more mares to support 'Chrome as a stallion next year.
American Dirt Records a Thing of the Past
- By Steve Haskin
Could it be the truly great horses of the past simply were faster and were bred to carry their speed longer distances, or could it be that today’s horses are not given the opportunity to set new American dirt records?
California Chrome Pacific Classic Highlights
California Chrome streaked to a five-length win over Beholder and Dortmund in Saturday's TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to earn a spot in this fall's Breeders' Cup Classic.
What's Going On Here: The Gamble
Taylor boys' play for California Chrome pays off
'Chrome,' Beholder Weighing Options after PC
Barn CC on the Del Mar backside had a party-like atmosphere Sunday morning—with a large group of connections and fans huddled around the 2014 Horse of the Year's stall—following what Sherman called the best performance of his career.
California Chrome Superior in Pacific Classic
The margin was insignificant, because the field never had a chance against California Chrome Aug. 20 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I).
Star Trio Set for Historic Pacific Classic
With fingers crossed seemingly all across the country from fans hoping for a clash of West Coast superstars Aug. 20 in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the stage is finally set.
Calvin Borel to Come Out of Retirement
Hall of Fame rider Calvin Borel, who retired in March, will return to the saddle Aug. 27 at Ellis Park in western Kentucky. The three-time Kentucky Derby (gr. I)-winning rider has 5,146 career wins.
'Chrome' Works in 1:00 1/5
California Chrome worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 at Los Alamitos the morning of Aug. 14. The colt will ship to Del Mar Aug. 15 for Del Mar's TVG Pacific Classsic (gr. I) Aug. 20.
Beholder to Defend Pacific Classic Win
Trainer Richard Mandella has confirmed Spendthrift Farm's champion Beholder for the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), a race for which California Chrome and Dortmund are also pointing, Aug. 20 at Del Mar.
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FrontRunner S.
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Dixiana Breeders' Futurity
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Foxwoods Champagne S.
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Grey S.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile
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Delta Downs Jackpot S.
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Remsen S.
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Kentucky Jockey Club S.
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Jerome S.
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Sham S.
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LeComte S.
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Smarty Jones S.
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Holy Bull S.
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Withers S
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Robert B. Lewis S
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El Camino Real Derby
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Southwest S.
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Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth S.
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Risen Star S.
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Gotham S.
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Tampa Bay Derby
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San Felipe S.
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Rebel S.
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Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral S.
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Sunland Derby
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Besilu Stables Florida Derby
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UAE Derby
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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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Toyota Blue Grass S.
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Coolmore Lexington S.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| California Chrome | Art Sherman |
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| Candy Boy | John W. Sadler |
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| Chitu | Bob Baffert |
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| Commanding Curve | Dallas Stewart |
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| Dance With Fate | UNKNOWN |
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| Danza | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| General a Rod | Michael J. Maker |
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| Harry's Holiday | Michael J. Maker |
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| Hoppertunity | UNKNOWN |
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| Intense Holiday | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Medal Count | Dale L. Romans |
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| Pablo Del Monte | David Jacobson |
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| Ride On Curlin | William G. Gowan |
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| Tapiture | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Uncle Sigh | William I. Mott |
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| Vicar's in Trouble | Michael J. Maker |
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| Vinceremos | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| We Miss Artie | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Wicked Strong | James A. Jerkens |
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| Wildcat Red | Jose Garoffalo |
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