California Chrome

Chestnut Colt
Born 2011
CA-Bred

California Chrome breezes at Del Mar Nov. 23.
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California Chrome breezes Nov. 23 at Del Mar.
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Bayern in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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California Chrome prior to the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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California Chrome - Breeders' Cup 2014
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California Chrome - Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2014
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California Chrome schools in the paddock at Santa Anita on October 28, 2014
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California Chrome - Los Alamitos, October 25, 2014.
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California Chrome - Los Alamitos Work, October 25, 2014.
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California Chrome - Parx, September 19, 2014.
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California Chrome, Parx Racing, September 19, 2014
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California Chrome - Parx, September 17, 2014.
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California Chrome arrives at Parx on September 16, 2014.
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California Chrome Works at Los Alamitos on August 22, 2014.
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California Chrome and Victor Espinoza at Los Alamitos on August 22, 2014.
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California Chrome in the Belmont Stakes.
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California Chrome at the Belmont Stakes.
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California Chrome at Belmont Park on June 6, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, June 5, 2014
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, June 4, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, June 3, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park 2014
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California Chrome at Belmont Park June 2.
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California Chrome at Belmont Park June 3, 2014.
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California Chrome returned fine from the track June 1.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 31, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 30, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 28, 2014
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 27, 2014
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California Chrome at Belmont Park May 25.
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California Chrome jogs at Belmont Park May 25.
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California Chrome jogs at Belmont Park May 26.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 25, 2014
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 24, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 23, 2014
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, May 22, 2014.
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California Chrome arrives at Belmont Park May 20.
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California Chrome wins the Preakness Stakes.
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California Chrome heads towards the winner's circle after the Preakness.
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California Chrome wins the 2014 Preakness Stakes.
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California Chrome jogs at Pimlico - May 15, 2014
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California Chrome gets a bath at Pimlico, May 15, 2014
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California Chrome - Pimlico, May 15, 2014.
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California Chrome jogs in the fog at Pimlico.
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California Chrome - Pimlico, May 14, 2014.
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California Chrome and Art Sherman at Pimlico, May 13, 2014.
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California Chrome - Pimlico, May 13, 2014.
Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club

California Chrome arrives at Pimlico Park May 12.
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(May 12, 2014) Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome gets settled in to his stall on Tex Sutton flight KFS725, for the short flight to Baltimore
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Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome heads up the ramp to his flight to Baltimore backwards. May 12, 2014
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California Chrome loads onto a transport van en route to the Preakness Stakes.
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California Chrome gallops at Churchill Downs, May 12, 2014
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California Chrome - Churchill Downs
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California Chrome jogs at Churchill Downs May 7.
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California Chrome wins the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
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California Chrome and William Delgado in front of the twin spires of Churchill Downs.
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California Chrome wins the Kentucky Derby.
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California Chrome - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2014
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California Chrome - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2014.
Photo: Rick Samuels
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California Chrome - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2014.
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California Chrome riding in his transport van April 28, 2014.
Photo: Rick Samuels
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California Chrome riding to Churchill Downs April 28.
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California Chrome - Los Alamitos, April 26, 2014
Photo: Scott Martinez/Los Alamitos Race Course

California Chrome Work, April 19, 2014.
Photo: Courtesy Los Alamitos

California Chrome wins the 2014 Santa Anita Derby.
Photo: Benoit Photo

California Chrome wins the 2014 San Felipe.
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California Chrome works with Victor Espinoza aboard at Los Alamitos Feb. 2, 2014.
Photo: Courtesy of Los Alamitos Race Course

California Chrome wins the 2014 California Cup Derby.
Photo: Benoit Photo

California Chrome wins the King Glorious on the last day of Hollywood Park.
Photo: Benoit Photography

California Chrome wins the King Glorious Stakes.
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California Chrome wins the 2013 Graduation Stakes.
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'Chrome' Set for San Antonio, Bayern Doubtful

By Blood-Horse Staff
Yesterday, 5:40 PM
Racing, West Region

Horse of the Year California Chrome breezed one mile in 1:41 2/5 at his Los Alamitos Race Course headquarters Jan. 25 as he moves ever closer to his 4-year-old debut in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes.

HOY California Chrome Drills at Los Alamitos

By Myra Lewyn
January 19, 2015
Racing, West Region

Newly crowned Horse of the Year California Chrome drilled seven furlongs at Los Alamitos Race Course Jan. 19 as he continues preparations for his expected 2015 debut next month in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II).

California Chrome Work for Jan. 19, 2015

January 19, 2015

Watch horse of the year California Chrome work at Los Alamitos Racecourse. watch video

List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 19, 2015
Racing

Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.

Slideshow: 2014 Eclipse Awards

January 18, 2015

Celebrating the winners of the 2014 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow

Dual Titles Leave Coburn Speechless...Almost

By Eric Mitchell
January 18, 2015
Southeast Region

Steve Coburn, co-owner/breeder of California Chrome, was effusive in praising fans.

California Chrome: Groom Raul Rodriguez

By Claire Novak
January 17, 2015

Raul Rodriguez, California Chrome's Main Man: Out of the limelight yet playing a vital role, one man provides day-to-day hands-on care for Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome. Watch Video

California Chrome Sews Up HOY Honors

California Chrome, a colt who was running against his fellow California-breds at the beginning of the season, soared through his conditions and emerged Horse of the Year as the annual Eclipse Awards were presented Jan. 17.

California Chrome is Champion 3YO Male

In 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome was one of those rare horses who transcended the sport and became racing's newest glamour star.

Waiting, and Waiting, for Crowning Glory

By Frank Angst
January 17, 2015

Delve into the history of failed Triple Crown bids, explore the challenge of winning the final leg, and relive stories of spoilers who have halted each quest for history. Read Feature

Horse of the Year: One Winner, No Losers?

By Tom LaMarra
January 16, 2015
Racing, Southeast Region

Sometimes it's easy. Sometimes it's not. The voting for 2014 Horse of the Year fell into the latter category, and the outcome surely will be debated for quite some time.

Fans Side With California Chrome

By Eric Mitchell
January 16, 2015
Southeast Region

Casual poll at Gulfstream Park asks, "Who do you like for Horse of the Year?" A majority put the most weight on the Triple Crown races.

Derby Win by 'Chrome' Moment of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 16, 2015
Southeast Region

California Chrome's victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was voted the 2014 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.

Debate Continues for 3-Year-Old Male Eclipse

Jerry Bossert says the nation's best 3-year-old in 2014 was California Chrome. But will the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner edge Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) victor Bayern in Eclipse Award voting?

Espinoza's Agent Disappointed by Eclipse Snub

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 11, 2015
Racing, West Region

Victor Espinoza, the regular rider of three potential champions of 2014 as well as a gracious ambassador of the sport, won't win an Eclipse Award as outstanding jockey of 2014.

'Chrome Work at Los Al Deemed 'Outstanding'

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 10, 2015
Racing, West Region

Dual classic winner and Horse of the Year finalist California Chrome had an "outstanding" workout at his home base, Los Alamitos Race Course, the morning of Jan. 10.

Eclipse Finalists Announced

By Evan Hammonds
January 7, 2015
Racing, Kentucky

Finalists for the 2014 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 7 on HRTV at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Bayern, California Chrome, and Main Sequence were named as finalists for the Horse of the Year title.

Haskin: Chrome Team Shut Out

By Steve Haskin
January 7, 2015
Racing

If California Chrome is voted Horse of the Year, it is inconceivable to think that none of his connections--owner, breeder, trainer, and jockey--will be even be an Eclipse finalist. read blog

Joe Clancy Wins News/Enterprise Eclipse

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 6, 2015
Mid-Atlantic

Clancy penned the winning entry "Horse of a Lifetime," a news account of the 2014 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) won by California Chrome. It appeared in the July edition of Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred magazine.

Blood-Horse Feature Wins Eclipse Award

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 5, 2015
Kentucky

The Blood-Horse has won the 2014 Media Eclipse Award in the audio/multi-media Internet category for "Waiting, and Waiting, for Crowning Glory: A generation repeatedly denied a Triple Crown winner looks to California Chrome".

NBC Sports Earns Eclipse in TV Features

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 5, 2015
Racing, Triple Crown

NBC Sports has won the media Eclipse Award for television features for "California Chrome: The Unlikely Champion," the story of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner.

Bayern, California Chrome Post Strong Works

By Jack Shinar
January 3, 2015
Racing, West Region

Bayern and California Chrome took another step toward a possible early-season rematch when the leading Horse of the Year contenders worked sharply about an hour apart the morning of Jan. 3 at their respective training bases.

California Chrome Will Be Honored Jan. 10

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 1, 2015
Racing, Triple Crown

The connections of California Chrome are expected to be on hand at Santa Anita Park Jan. 10 when the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner is honored with the Secretariat Vox Populi Award.

2014 Leaders: Familiar Names at the Top

By Ron Mitchell
January 1, 2015
Racing

For the second straight year, Todd Pletcher, Javier Castellano, and Ken and Sarah Ramsey were North America's respective top trainer, jockey, and owners for 2014.

Bayern, 'Chrome Work Toward Possible Rematch

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 27, 2014
Racing, West Region

Both Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) victor California Chrome posted works Dec. 27 with a possible rematch looming that could include Shared Belief.

California Chrome is Vox Populi Award Winner

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 26, 2014
Racing, West Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner California Chrome has been selected to receive the 2014 Secretariat Vox Populi Award.

California Chrome Drills at Los Alamitos

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 19, 2014
Racing, West Region

California Chrome drilled a handy half mile in :49 flat at Los Alamitos Race Course Dec. 19 as he prepares for his 2015 debut in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II).

Slideshow: Top 10 Races of 2014

December 19, 2014
Racing

You voted for the top races of 2014, and the results are revealed in this slideshow. view slideshow

California Chrome My Horse of the Year Choice

By Frank Angst
December 16, 2014
Breeders' Cup, Triple Crown

Assuming I have a vote, I will select California Chrome as Horse of the Year on my Eclipse Award ballot. read blog

Unbeaten Acceptance Rolls On in King Glorious

By Jack Shinar
December 14, 2014
Racing, West Region

Acceptance remained unbeaten in three starts with a three-length victory as the 3-10 favorite in the $200,000 King Glorious Stakes for California-bred 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos Race Course Dec. 14.

Acceptance Stretches Out in King Glorious

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 11, 2014
Racing, West Region

After beginning his career with consecutive sprint wins, Acceptance will stretch out to a mile in the $200,000 King Glorious Stakes Dec. 11 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

What Was the Top Race of 2014?

December 8, 2014

Here is your chance to choose the top race of 2014. The BloodHorse.com staff had a tough time narrowing down this year's poll to just 15 races, but here they are and now it is time for you to select the best race.

Nod Goes to BC Classic as Year's Top Race

By Frank Angst
December 5, 2014
Racing

This year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) had it all: a close finish, a thrilling run through the stretch, and a lingering controversy. read blog

Art Sherman to be Honored at Golden Gate

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 3, 2014
Racing, West Region

Art Sherman, trainer of 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner California Chrome, will be honored Dec. 6 at Golden Gate Fields.

Lenny's Place - Episode 6

By Lenny Shulman
December 3, 2014

Lenny Shulman sits down for a fun interview with Ken Ramsey. Lenny also talks about racing this year's stand outs next year; including Bayern, Shared Belief, California Chrome, Hopportunity, and Honor Code. watch video

Podcast: Haskin & Thanksgiving Weekend Racing

By Ron Mitchell
December 3, 2014
Racing

Steve Haskin and Ron Mitchell discuss the races held over the holiday weekend, and how they impact the year-end honors. Listen Now

What's Going On Here: Debating the Eclipse

December 2, 2014

California Chrome deserves 3-year-old title, but HOY is up for grabs. read blog

Lucky Pulpit Season Offered at CTBA Auction

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 2, 2014
Breeding, West Region

A season to Lucky Pulpit, the sire of dual classic winner California Chrome, is among the offerings at the annual California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stallion Season Auction being held today, Tuesday, Dec. 2.

The Week in Photos for 12/2/2014

December 2, 2014
Racing

Photos from Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Japan, Golden Gate Fields, Aqueduct, Turf Paradise and more! view slideshow

Los Alamitos Meet Headed by 2-Year-Old Stakes

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 1, 2014
Racing, West Region

Los Alamitos Race Course's 12-day winter meet opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 21.

California Chrome Sparkles in Hollywood Derby

By Jack Shinar
November 29, 2014
Racing, West Region

Dual classic winner California Chrome successfully debuted over turf in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) Nov. 29 at Del Mar when he defeated Queen's Plate winner Lexie Lou by two lengths in a sterling performance.

The Turf Debut of California Chrome

November 28, 2014
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Hollywood Derby and Cigar Mile. read blog

After Gallop, California Chrome Ready to Go

By Blood-Horse Staff
November 27, 2014
Racing, West Region

Trainer Art Sherman eschewed his usual grandstand viewing spot for a ground-level one on the Del Mar turf course as California Chrome went through a gallop on the grass Thanksgiving morning just before 7 a.m.

Chrome to Go for the Green in Hollywood Derby

By Jack Shinar
November 26, 2014
Racing, West Region

All eyes will be on California Chrome as the popular dual classic winner makes his initial start on grass Nov. 29 at Del Mar in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. I).

Derby Winners Have Enjoyed Turf Success

By Frank Angst
November 26, 2014
Racing, Triple Crown, West Region

California Chrome will try to become the latest Kentucky Derby (gr. I) victor to also find success on the turf, joining the likes of recent Derby winners who excelled on grass like Animal Kingdom, Big Brown, and Barbaro.

American Pharoah Touted in Derby Future Wager

By Blood-Horse Staff
November 25, 2014
Racing, Handicapping, Triple Crown, Kentucky

In the first 2015 Kentucky Derby Future Wager, set to open a three-day run of betting Nov. 28, two-time grade I winner American Pharoah is the top individual morning-line choice at odds of 12-1.

Voting Open for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

By Ron Mitchell
November 25, 2014
Racing

For the third time, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is among six horses on the ballot for this year's Secretariat Vox Populi Award.

The Week in Photos for 11/29/2014

November 25, 2014

Delta Downs, Japan, Del Mar, Churchill, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park West & More! view slideshow

Hollywood Derby Likely After Chrome's Workout

By Jack Shinar
November 23, 2014
Racing, West Region

California Chrome had his first breeze over the turf at Del Mar, after which trainer Art Sherman told reporters he would enter the dual classic winner in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) Nov. 29.

California Chrome Works at Los Alamitos

By Blood-Horse Staff
November 17, 2014
Racing, West Region

Dual classic winner California Chrome handily worked four furlongs in :47 4/5 Monday, Nov. 17 at Los Alamitos Race Course in preparation for the Nov. 29 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) at Del Mar.

Connections

Trainer	Art Sherman
Jockey	Victor Espinoza
Owner	Coburn, Steven and Martin, Perry
Breeder	Perry Martin & Steve Coburn

Pedigree

California Chrome View Five-Cross Pedigree	Lucky Pulpit	Pulpit
		Lucky Soph
	Love the Chase	Not For Love
		Chase It Down

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