The Week in Photos for 7/26/2016
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'Chrome' Back to Los Al After San Diego Win
Seemingly everyone that got within earshot of trainer Art Sherman wanted to express their appreciation for what they experienced the day before, when California Chrome and Dortmund did battle in the stretch during the San Diego Handicap (gr. II).
'Chrome' Edges Dortmund in Del Mar Battle
The Del Mar crowd roared as California Chrome put a head in front of Dortmund in the final turn of the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 23, but little did they know the battle they were in store for in the stretch.
'Chrome,' Dortmund Face Off in San Diego 'Cap
Back in his namesake state for more than three months now, California Chrome is set to resume his 2016 campaign July 23 in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar, where he'll take on fellow multiple grade I winner Dortmund.
Sherman Considering No Lasix for 'Chrome'
Although Art Sherman was considering running California Chrome in the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) and Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar this summer without Lasix, the trainer said July 17 he'll likely use it as a precaution.
California Chrome Brilliant in Del Mar Breeze
If there were any lingering doubts about California Chrome's condition in preparation for the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) after some less than sparkling recent workouts at Los Alamitos, he put those concerns away in a July 16 breeze at Del Mar.
California Chrome Goes in Company at Los Al
Art Sherman didn't get what he wanted out of California Chrome during his workout July 2, so he made sure he got it July 9, in the chestnut's final drill at Los Alamitos before shipping south to Del Mar for the San Diego Handicap (gr. II).
Sherman Wanted 'Stronger' Work From 'Chrome'
Trainer Art Sherman has said for weeks leading up to California Chrome's next start in the July 23 San Diego Handicap (gr. II)—when the blinkers go on, that's when things get serious.
California Chrome Logs Weekly Drill at Los Al
Another week, another performance from Los Alamitos Race Course's resident superstar in front of some of his most loyal fans.
California Chrome Speedy in Los Al Work
As Art Sherman prepares California Chrome for his next start in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) with weekly timed workouts, the trainer seems to be more concerned with what happens after the wire than before.
Nyquist Works Back at Santa Anita
In his first timed move since the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Reddam Racing's Nyquist worked a half-mile in :48 3/5 under the watchful eye of trainer Doug O'Neill June 17 at Santa Anita Park.
'Chrome' Works Through the Fog at Los Al
California Chrome was a blur during his workout at Los Alamitos Race Course June 4 but not because he ran particularly fast.
California Chrome 'Stronger' in Los Al Drill
California Chrome worked a solid half-mile May 28 at Los Alamitos in preparation for his next start July 23 in the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar.
California Chrome Drills for Del Mar Return
California Chrome got an early wake-up call May 21 at Los Alamitos Race Course to record his second timed workout since returning to Southern California after his standout victory in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).
California Chrome Arrives at Los Alamitos
About six hours after he left Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., May 1, California Chrome was back at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Catch a Flight Finds Just Enough in San Diego
Dialing back in distance proved to be the winning formula for Haras Santa Maria de Araras' Catch a Flight, who wore down longshot Appealing Tale in the final strides to take the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 25.
Can Bayern Rebound in the San Diego?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar. read blog
Del Mar Makes Adjustment to Slow Polytrack
In hopes of slowing the track down a little, Del Mar added some wax to its Polytrack synthetic racing surface July 29 for the first time this year, track spokesman C.P. (Mac) McBride said.
WGOH: Patience Is Shah's Virtue
Owner Kaleem Shah believes in giving horses time to succeed. read blog
Fed Biz Sets Track Record in San Diego Romp
Intent on getting the lead from his far outside post, an aggressive Fed Biz was never challenged while romping to victory in track record time in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 26 at Del Mar.
Dance With Fate's Exercise Rider Has Surgery
Exercise rider Joe Duran, injured in the tragic accident at Del Mar while aboard Dance With Fate, was scheduled to have surgery July 25 at Scripps La Jolla Hospital for fractured vertebrae and three fractured ribs.
Frac Daddy Inherits San Diego's Favorite Role
With the unfortunate morning training death of pre-race favorite Dance With Fate, Frac Daddy, a two-time stakes winner in 2014, is now the likely choice in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 26 at Del Mar.
Dance With Fate Euthanized After Accident
Grade I winner Dance With Fate was euthanized due to a serious injury sustained July 24 when he bolted and crashed into a fence while on the track at Del Mar prepping for the upcoming San Diego Handicap (gr. II).
Itsmyluckyday Set for Majestic Light Stakes
Itsmyluckyday, the runner-up in the 2013 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) who was sidelined with a pelvic injury for the later part of that season, has made the move back to Monmouth Park for the May 24 Majestic Light Stakes.
Top Fortitude Shows Grit in Barrera Stunner
Top Fortitude, overlooked by bettors at 30-1 after a poor 2014 debut a month earlier, outfought his challengers in the stretch May 10 to post a huge surprise in the $100,000 Lazaro Barrera Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Aggie Engineer | Patrick Gallagher |
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| Don Tito | Rudy R. Rodriguez |
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| Golden Itiz | David Jacobson |
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| Kevlar Kid | Carla Gaines |
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| Oilisblackgold | Craig Dollase |
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| Spurrier | Robertino Diodoro |
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| Tres Borrachos | Martin F. Jones |
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| Uh Oh Bango | R. Kory Owens |
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