California Chrome

Chestnut Colt
Born 2011
CA-Bred

California Chrome in his paddock with Gilberto Terrazas at Taylor Made Stallions in Nicholasville, Ky., on Feb. 10, 2017.

Linda Warner feeding a treat to California Chrome at Taylor Made Stallions in Nicholasville, Ky., on Feb. 10, 2017.

California Chrome getting a new pair of shoes prior to the Pegasus Stakes at Gulfstream Park

California Chrome - 2017 Pegasus World Cup

Arrogate wins the 2017 Pegasus World Cup - California Chrome in the paddock
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California Chrome Post Parade 2017 Pegasus World Cup
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California Chrome first time by in the 2017 Pegasus World Cup
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California Chrome - Gulfstream Park, January 27, 2017

California Chrome and Frank Taylor at Gulfstream Park Jan 26 2017;

California Chrome at gate at Gulfstream Park Jan 26 2017;

California Chrome at Gulfstream Park Jan 26 2017

California Chrome and Arrogate will meet again in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park

California Chrome in his stall at Taylor Made Farm on April 22, 2016, in Nicholasville, Ky.
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California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 26, 2016.
Photo by: Mathea Kelley/Dubai Racing Club — California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 26, 2016. Photo by: Mathea Kelley/Dubai Racing Club
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Connections to Horse of the Year California Chrome, including Art and Allan Sherman, Frank Taylor, former partner Steve Coburn and Perry Martin also accepted an award for older Male Horse at the 46th annual Eclipse Awards, at Gulfstream Park, 2017

California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Grade I, $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.

2017 Horse of the Year Acceptance Speech

California Chrome and Dihigi Gladney - Gulfstream Park, January 21, 2017

California Chrome - Gulfstream Park, January 21, 201
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California Chrome - Gulfstream Park, January 21, 2017
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California Chrome at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017

California Chrome and Dihigi Gladney at Gulfstream Park Jan 11 2017 with Art and Alan Sherman

California Chrome and Dihigi Gladney at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017

California Chrome - Gulfstream January 14, 2017

California Chrome and Alan Sherman at Gulfstream Park Jan 10 2017

California Chrome at Gulfstream Park Jan 10 2017

California Chrome & Dihighi Gladney at Gulfstream Park Jan 10 2017

California Chrome - Gulfstream Park - Jan. 8, 2017

California Chrome - Gulfstream Park - Jan. 9, 2017

California Chrome on Van at Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017

California Chrome getting off Van at Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017
with Alan Sherman in background — California Chrome getting off Van at Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017 with Alan Sherman in background

California Chrome & Alen Sherman @ Gulfstream Park Jan 7 2017

Pegasus World Cup Sign welcoming California Chrome

California Chrome & Alan Sherman @ Gulfstream Park Jan 7 2017

California Chrome arrive at Gulfstream Park FL 1.06.2017

California Chrome at Gulfstream Park Jan 7 2017

California Chrome at Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017

California Chrome @ Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017

California Chrome & Alan Sherman @ Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017

California Chrome getting off the van at Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017

California Chrome in barn @ Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017 with Alan Sherman

California Chrome getting Van @ Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017
with Alan Sherman in background — California Chrome getting Van @ Gulfstream Park Jan 6 2017 with Alan Sherman in background

(April 30, 2014) California Chrome...
© 2014 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — (April 30, 2014) California Chrome... © 2014 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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California Chrome - Los Alamitos, January 4, 2017

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, December 29, 2016

California Chrome with jockey Victory Espinoza wins the Winter Challenge at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 17, 2016.

California Chrome wins the 2016 Winter Challenge

As expected, California Chrome, racing's richest thoroughbred, ,and jockey Victory Espinoza dust the field in $180,000 The Winter Challenge in track record time (1:40.03) before his home track (and thousands of other) fans on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA. Track owner Edward C. Allred , right, congratulates the winning connections including, from right, trainer Art Sherman, jockey Victor Espinoza and co-owner Perry Martin (above jockey).

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, December 10, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, December 3, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, November 26, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, November 24, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, November 19, 2016

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza in the starting gate for the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on 11/5/16

California Chrome with Victor Espinoza in the post parade for the Breeders' Cup Classic (GI) at Santa Anita on November 5, 2016.
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Jockey Victor Espinoza sits dejected on California Chrome after the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park Nov. 5, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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Arrogate on the outside passes California Chrome on the way to the victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park Nov. 5, 2016 in Arcadia, California.
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California Chrome with Claire Novak
Morning after the Breeders' Cup Classic
2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 6, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome with Claire Novak Morning after the Breeders' Cup Classic 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 6, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome
Morning after the Breeders' Cup Classic
2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 6, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome Morning after the Breeders' Cup Classic 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 6, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome
Morning after the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic
2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 6, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome Morning after the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 6, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome
Paddock scenes before the Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 5, 2016, in Arcadia, California. — California Chrome Paddock scenes before the Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita on Nov. 5, 2016, in Arcadia, California.
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California Chrome fans at Santa Anita on November 5, 2016.
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Fans photograph California Chrome before the Breeders Cup Classic at Santa Anita, Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Victor Espinoza dismounts California Chrome after finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Classic (GI) at Santa Anita on November 5, 2016.
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California Chrome with Victor Espinoza return after finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Classic (GI) at Santa Anita on November 5, 2016.
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Arrogate runs down California Chrome to win the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic
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California Chrome - Second in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic
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The connections of California Chrome help raise money for Thoroughbred Charities of America. From left to right, TVG's Paul Lo Duca, trainer Art Sherman, owner/breeder Perry Martin, jockey Victor Espinsza, and Frank Taylor of Taylor Made Stallions.

California Chrome
Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 3, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 3, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome schooling at the gate
Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome schooling at the gate Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome
Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome Morning scenes at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 2, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome on the track at Santa Anita Park on November 2, 2016. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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California Chrome on the track at Santa Anita on November 2, 2016.
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California Chrome gallops at Santa Anita Nov. 2, 2016 in preparation for his appearance in the Breeders' Cup in Arcadia, California.
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California Chrome
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome arrives at Santa Anita.
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California Chrome arrives at Santa Anita.
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome arrives at Santa Anita. Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 30, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome with Dihigi Gladney
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome with Dihigi Gladney Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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California Chrome with Alan Sherman
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — California Chrome with Alan Sherman Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.
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Draw for Distaff and Classic—M/M Art Sherman
Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA. — Draw for Distaff and Classic—M/M Art Sherman Works at Santa Anita in preparation for 2016 Breeders' Cup on Oct. 31, 2016, in Arcadia, CA.

California Chrome arrives at Santa Anita for 2016 Breeders' Cup.
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California Chrome arrives at Santa Anita for the 2016 Breeders' Cup.
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California Chrome at Belmont Park in preparation for the 2014 Belmont Stakes.
Photo by: Rick Samuels — California Chrome at Belmont Park in preparation for the 2014 Belmont Stakes. Photo by: Rick Samuels

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, October 22, 2016

California Chrome will face Frosted in the Breeders' Cup Classic

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, October 15, 2016

California Chrome wins the 2016 Awesome Again Stakes

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza win the 2016 Awesome Again Stakes Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.

California Chrome on track at Santa Anita Sept. 27

California Chrome arrives at Santa Anita Sun. Sept. 25, 2016.

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, September 24, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, September 17, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, September 10, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, September 3, 2016

Love the Chase, dam of California Chrome, at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky., on Feb. 4, 2016.

California Chrome wins the 2016 Pacific Classic

California Chrome has his final Pacific Classic prep in a time of 1:00.40 on Aug. 14, 2016.

California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza, return victorious to the winner's circle after victory in the San Diego Handicap Saturday, July 23, 2016.

California Chrome wins the 2016 San Diego

California Chrome - Del Mar, July 16, 2016

California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Grade II, $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, July 9, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, July 2, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, June 25, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, June 18, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, June 11, 2016

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, June 4, 2016

California Chrome works at Los Alamitos May 28

Victor Espinoza guides California Chrome to victory in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-1) at Meydan Racecourse.

California Chrome wins the 2016 Dubai World Cup.

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza take the Dubai World Cup.

California Chrome pushed his earnings past $12 million with his Dubai World Cup victory

California Chrome was full of energy March 23.

California Chrome wins his Dubai World Cup prep at Meydan without being asked for his best

California Chrome at Meydan Jan. 31, 2016.

California Chrome wins the 2016 San Pasqual Stakes.

California Chrome returns a winner in the San Pasqual Stakes.

California Chrome is too strong for a good field in the San Pasqual Stakes

California Chrome Work - Santa Anita, January 2, 2016.

California Chrome worked six furlongs in 1:10.06 at Santa Anita on January 2, 2016.

California Chrome works under Victor Espinoza Dec. 27.

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, November 21, 2015.

California Chrome worked three furlongs in :37 3/5 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

California Chrome - Arlington Park, July 11, 2015.

California Chrome - Arlington Park, July 7, 2015.

California Chrome arrives at Arlington, greeted by exercise rider Anna Wells.

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza are in command in mid-stretch and go on to win the Grade I $1,000,000 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

Caption: Art Sherman outside Barn 20 talking about California Chrome.
Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Art Sherman outside Barn 20 talking about California Chrome. Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 1Works4_29 image351 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome
Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_29 image239 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome on the track for the first time, jogging counterclockwise around track under tight hold.
Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome on the track for the first time, jogging counterclockwise around track under tight hold. Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2014 KentuckyDerby 2Works4_29 image203 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome
Preakness Horses on track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 15, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome Preakness Horses on track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 15, 2014. PreaknessHorsesArrive image822 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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California Chrome at Churchill Downs before leaving for the 2014 Preakness Stakes.
Photo by: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs — California Chrome at Churchill Downs before leaving for the 2014 Preakness Stakes. Photo by: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs

California Chrome works out at Churchill Downs in preperation for the 2014 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
Photo by: Reed Palmer /Churchill Downs — California Chrome works out at Churchill Downs in preperation for the 2014 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Photo by: Reed Palmer /Churchill Downs

California Chrome works out at Churchill Downs in preperation for the 2014 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico

Caption: Ken Rudolph with Sacramento television crew interviews California Chrome owner Steve Coburn.
Scenes at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 17, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Ken Rudolph with Sacramento television crew interviews California Chrome owner Steve Coburn. Scenes at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 17, 2014. Scenes3 image505 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Alan Sherman, left, with groom Raul Rodriguez, right, lead California Chrome to paddock.
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California Chrome and connections on the way to paddock.
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California Chrome trainer Art Sherman and two lovely girls walking to the paddock prior to the Preakness Stakes.
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California Chrome enters the light of the finish line.
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California Chrome crosses the finish line to win the 139th Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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Victor Espinoza celebrates California Chrome's victory.
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"It's quite a thrill. I knew we had to run harder to win this race. He's a real racehorse, and I hope a mile and a half is up his alley, too." said trainer Art Sherman.
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California Chrome is being escorted past the grandstand following his Preakness win.
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California Chrome with Victor Espinoza up in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 17, 2014.
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California Chrome runs down the final stretch.
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Victor Espinoza celebrates after winning the Preakness Stakes aboard California Chrome at Pimlico on May 17, 2014.
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Sherman, who plans to keep California Chrome at Pimlico for a few days, earlier said he wasn't thrilled with running the horse again after just two weeks following the rigorous Derby.
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Victor Espinoza celebrates with the fans aboard California Chrome after winning the Preakness at Pimlico on May 17, 2014.
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California Chrome and his decorated Pony horse head towards the starting gate.
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California Chrome is chased by Ride On Curlin in the stretch. Trainer William Gowan was thrilled with the effort turned in by Daniel Dougherty's Ride On Curlin. He said if the Curlin colt comes out of the Preakness in good shape, he most likely will compete in the Belmont.
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California Chrome passes a full grandstand as he approaches the finish line.
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After wins in the Preakness and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), California Chrome will head to New York for the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7 with the chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
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Assistant trainer Alan Sherman hugging a California Chrome team member after the win.
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With Victor Espinoza riding for trainer Art Sherman, California Chrome got a trip similar to that in the Kentucky Derby; he rated just off the early leaders, bid on the far turn, made the top and drew away to victory. At the finish the Lucky Pulpit colt had 1 1/2 lengths on fast-closing Ride On Curlin, who was 6 1/2 lengths ahead of third-place finisher Social Inclusion. General a Rod was fourth.
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Exercise rider Willie Delgado high fives after California Chrome wins the Preakness.
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California Chrome, with Victor Espinoza up, venture towards the starting gate while exiting the post parade.
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Steven Coburn and Perry Martin's California Chrome kept his Triple Crown hopes alive with a smooth victory in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course May 17.
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The time for 1 3/16 miles on a fast track was 1:54.84, best since Curlin was clocked in 1:53.46 in 2007.
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California Chrome trained very well at Pimlico the week leading up to the Preakness. His connections were confident going in to the race, though they expected the colt would have a target on his back.
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California Chrome was three lengths clear at the furlong mark from Social Inclusion. The only competitor with a shot in the final eighth of a mile was Ride On Curlin, who rallied from ninth early under Joel Rosario in a quality effort.
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Jockey Victor Espinoza jumps up in saddle after guiding California Chrome to the win in the second leg of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.
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California Chrome, with jockey Victor Espinoza in the irons enters the winner's circle with assistant trainer Alan Sherman leading the way after winning the second leg of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.
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"I don't know how to explain how I feel within my heart and soul," Steve Coburn said. "It's hard for me because I get very emotional about it. I honestly believe this horse is America's horse. He's giving everybody that little light bulb, and when it clicks on, you know what? We can do this.
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California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza receive the winner's blanket of flowers with trainer Art Sherman.
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"To me, this race was even a little tougher knowing that I'm coming back in a little shorter distance than I normally ever run them, and the time I give them to rest between races," trainer Art Sherman said. "I was a little concerned about that, but he has big heart this horse—big.
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Victor Espinoza then had to back off a bit and ended up stalking the top two through an opening quarter-mile in :23.56 and a half-mile in a lively :46.85.
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Owner Steven Coburn holds the winner's trophy in the air after California Chrome won the Preakness Stakes.
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Art Sherman and Victor Espinoza smile at the post race press conference following California Chrome's win in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sherman, Espinoza, and all of California Chrome's connections move on towards the Belmont Stakes to attempt a Triple Crown victory. — Art Sherman and Victor Espinoza smile at the post race press conference following California Chrome's win in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland. Sherman, Espinoza, and all of California Chrome's connections move on towards the Belmont Stakes to attempt a Triple Crown victory.
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Jockey Victor Espinoza holds the winner's trophy aloft after winning the Preakness aboard California Chrome.
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Art Sherman on NBC after California Chrome's win.
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The Preakness Stakes field passes by for the first time May 17, 2014.
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The early pace was set by Pablo Del Monte and jockey Jeffrey Sanchez from post 9. Espinoza put California Chrome in the mix early from post 3 just outside of the leader heading into the first turn, but the filly Ria Antonia was sent up outside of the favorite by Calvin Borel.
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"It's an awesome feeling," said Espinoza, who in 2002 won the first two legs of the Triple Crown with War Emblem but lost the Belmont. "It was a crazy race. I got more tired mentally than physically. It worked out well and he's an amazing horse. I saw a horse go to the front (Pablo Del Monte) and I said, 'I'll sit behind him.' Then I saw another one come (Ria Antonia), and I had to use my breaks. But as soon as the other horse got clear of me, it worked out perfectly."
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When Ria Antonia backed off heading into the far turn, California Chrome made his move outside of Pablo Del Monte, who continued to lead after completing six furlongs in 1:11.06. But when Luis Contreras got Social Inclusion under way, California Chrome was sandwiched for a brief period before Espinoza and 'Chrome took over from between horses just past the three-eighths pole.
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Owner Steve Coburn waves on his way to the paddock.
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Social Inclusion starts his way to the paddock.
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The field breaks from the starting gate in Preakness 134.
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California Chrome moves down the stretch during the 2014 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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Caption: Media members doing social media of California Chrome on ipad and on mobile phone
Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Media members doing social media of California Chrome on ipad and on mobile phone Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. TuesOrigs2 image799 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Willie Delgado on California Chrome, in the tunnel, checking out fans, media, before going on track.
Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Willie Delgado on California Chrome, in the tunnel, checking out fans, media, before going on track. Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. FriOrigs1 image197 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome saddlecloth
Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome saddlecloth Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. FriOrigs1 image229 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome schooling in the paddock with Alan Sherman
Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome schooling in the paddock with Alan Sherman Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. TuesOrigs1 image384 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Alan Sherman walks California Chrome to the track through the tunnel.
Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Alan Sherman walks California Chrome to the track through the tunnel. Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. FriOrigs1 image165 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: California Chrome waits in tunnel, looks around before going on track
Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Willie Delgado up.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome waits in tunnel, looks around before going on track Belmont and undercard works on June 6, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Willie Delgado up. FriOrigs1 image216 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Alan Sherman walks California Chrome to the track.
Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Alan Sherman walks California Chrome to the track. Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. TuesOrigs1 image917 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome with Willie Delgado
Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome with Willie Delgado Belmont and undercard works on June 3, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. TuesOrigs1 image994 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Bring it home Chrome, common sentiment at Belmont today.
Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Bring it home Chrome, common sentiment at Belmont today. Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. BelmontAM1 image887 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: California Chrome fans in the colors
Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome fans in the colors Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. BelmontAM1 image870 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

California Chrome walks in the post parade.
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Victor Espinoza walks off the track following California Chrome's third place finish.
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Commissioner maintained the lead through six furlongs in 1:12.84 as Tonalist and General a Rod swapped positions just behind the leader. Jockey Victor Espinoza then was forced to go around the leaders through one mile in 1:37.13.
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California Chrome, center with jockey Victor Espinoza, stumbles at the start of the Belmont Stakes.
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California Chrome, with jockey Victor Espinoza, returns to be unsaddled after finishing fourth in the 146th Belmont Stakes June 7, 2014 at Belmont Park.
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California Chrome (#2), with jockey Victor Espinoza, moves toward the lead early in the Belmont Stakes.
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Jockey Victor Espinoza sits atop California Chrome as the field leaves the paddock and heads towards the starting gate for the 146th Belmont Stakes Saturday evening June 7, 2014 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome’s 4 furlong workout at Los Alamitos Race Course last week.

California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in preparation for the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Caption: California Chrome
Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 30, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 30, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_30_14 image924 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Sunrise at Los Alamitos. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Sunrise at Los Alamitos. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. 1Origs10_25_14 image5005 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Art Sherman barn. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Art Sherman barn. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. 1Origs10_25_14 image972 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5077
Anne M. Eberhardt photo — California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5077 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Raul Rodriguez unwraps the top 3yo after his work. Pink Wraps for Breast Cancer Awareness month. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5077
Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Raul Rodriguez unwraps the top 3yo after his work. Pink Wraps for Breast Cancer Awareness month. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5077 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Raul Rodriguz gives Chrome a bath. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Raul Rodriguz gives Chrome a bath. California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. 1Origs10_25_14 image142 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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preparing to work
California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5077
Anne M. Eberhardt photo — preparing to work California Chrome with Victor Espinoza works at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5077 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: California Chrome
Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 29, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 29, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_29_14 image533 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Alan Sherman schools California Chrome
Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 27, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Alan Sherman schools California Chrome Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 27, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_28_14 image98 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: California Chrome schools at the gate
Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 29, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome schools at the gate Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 29, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_29_14 image551 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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California Chrome with Victor Espinoza prepares to work at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5059
Anne M. Eberhardt photo — California Chrome with Victor Espinoza prepares to work at Los Alamitos Racetrack in California on Oct. 25, 2014. image 5059 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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California Chrome, Toast of New York, and Bayern dueling to the finish.
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Bayern, Martin Garcia up, holds off Toast Of New York and California Chrome, to win the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
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California Chrome (left) with Victor Espinoza, Toast of New York (center) with Jamie Spencer, and Bayern (right) with Martin Garcia battle to the finish of the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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California Chrome and Victor Espinoza are adorned with roses after winning the Kentucky Derby.
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Derby dreams, no matter how unprobable, do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) by 1 3/4 lengths over Commanding Curve at Churchill Downs before 164,906, the second-largest crowd in Derby history.
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The Kentucky Derby (gr. IT) was voted the #1 best race of 2014.
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Caption: California Chrome with Victor Espinoza wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 3, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: California Chrome with Victor Espinoza wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 3, 2014. R11-Kentucky DERBY1 image380 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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California Chrome - Dubai 2015
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California Chrome at Meydan.
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California Chrome on the track at Meydan March 24.
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California Chrome on the track at Meydan March 23.

"This horse just loves to run," Coburn said of California Chrome. "To see this horse win the Kentucky Derby, I have no words right now, except we've got another California-bred to win the Kentucky Derby."
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Victor Espinoza giving a fist pump after winning the 140th Kentucky Derby on California Chrome.
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The sign of Kentucky Derby 140 winner California Chrome being put up in the Paddock at Churchill Downs.
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California Chrome with Victor Espinoza aboard wins the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
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Victor Espinoza celebrating aboard California Chrome after winning the 140th Kentucky Derby.
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California-bred Swaps won the Derby in 1955 with Sherman working as an exercise rider for trainer Mesh Tenney. Morvich, in 1922, also won the Derby as a Cal-bred.
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The connections of California Chrome pose with their champion in the winners circle, celebrating their Kentucky Derby win.
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California Chrome with Victor Espinoza,
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California Chrome is led out of the Churchill Downs winners circle.
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Left to Right: Perry Martin, Victor Espinoza, Art Sherman, Steve Coburn, Gov. and First Lady Steve and Jane Beshear.
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Trainer Art Sherman holds up the Kentucky Derby trophy.
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Owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn hold the Kentucky Derby trophy in the winners circle after California Chrome wins the Kentucky Derby.
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Owner Steve Coburn kisses his horse, California Chrome.
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California Chrome, with Victor Espinoza, wins the Kentucky Derby.
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The field breaks well from the starting gate. The Derby was witnessed by the second largest crowd of all time, 164,906, at Churchill Downs. The all-time mark was set two years ago.
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California Chrome and the rest of the field leave the starting gate for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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After six furlongs in 1:11.80, California Chrome, always in contention while racing between horses, eased to Uncle Sigh and Chitu without being asked. Intense Holiday, Danza, Vicar's in Trouble, and Tapiture made headway, but once Espinoza asked California Chrome at the head of the lane after a mile in 1:37.45, he exploded. He opened up a five-length lead at the eighth pole and won geared down with Espinoza waving his stick to the crowd.
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Jockey Victor Espinoza raises his roses in the Churchill Downs winners circle.
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Payouts for the 140th Kentucky Derby.
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The field breaks from the gate on the new big board.
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And They're Off in the Kentucky Derby!
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Lucky Pulpit, the sire of the Derby winner, is a son of Pulpit--Lucky Soph, by Cozzene, who stands at Harris Farms near Coalinga, Calif. California Chrome's dam, Love the Chase, was an $8,000 purchase by Steve Coburn and Perry Martin. She won one of six starts, an $8,000 maiden claimer at Golden Gate Fields.
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"At the three-eighths pole I thought it was over," Espinoza said. "The others seemed to be struggling just a little bit. When we hit the head of the lane and I asked him, he put his head down and went on."
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Victor Espinoza aboard California Chrome in the Post Parade before the 140th Kentucky Derby.
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California Chrome walks over to the Paddock prior to the 2014 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
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California Chrome and Victor Espinoza come off the final turn with the lead.
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California Chrome on the final turn.
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California Chrome is led to the winner's circle.
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California Chrome's saddle cloth.
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"He's an amazing horse," Espinoza said. "He started very well. I wanted to let him go to the front, but I backed off. I went to the outside early and it wasn't a problem."
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California Chrome circles the Churchill Downs paddock May 3, 2014.
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California Chrome is a perfect 4-for-4 this year and has won five straight. He began his 3-year-old campaign against Cal-breds in the California Cup Derby Jan. 25 at Santa Anita Park, winning the 1 1/16-mile race by 5 1/2 lengths. In the March 8 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) he went wire-to-wire going 1 1/16 miles, topping Midnight Hawk and Kristo in a 7 1/4-length romp. He hit his best stride in the April 5 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), drawing clear by 5 1/4 lengths over Hoppertunity and Candy Boy.
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Victor Espinoza, left, stands with trainer Art Sherman as he holds the winner's trophy aloft after winning the 140th running of The Kentucky Derby.
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The blanket of roses is draped over Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome.
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The Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner, ridden by Victor Espinoza, got the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 to give his jockey a second Derby victory. Espinoza guided War Emblem to Derby glory in 2002.
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California Chrome is the first horse bred in the Golden State in 52 years to win the Kentucky Derby, and just the fourth ever. The last Cal-bred victor in the Derby was Decidedly in 1962.
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Victor Espinoza gives California Chrome a pat on the neck after winning the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
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Victor Espinoza is jubilant after winning the 140th running of The Kentucky Derby aboard California Chrome.
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The victory was worth $1,417,800 to his connections. California Chrome has now earned $2,552,650 with seven wins in 11 starts.
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Victor Espinoza looks back at the competition on the way to winning the 140th running of The Kentucky Derby.
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"I knew he'd be the horse to beat once we got him here," Sherman said.
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California Chrome wins the 2014 Hollywood Derby.

California Chrome breezes at Del Mar Nov. 23.

California Chrome breezes Nov. 23 at Del Mar.

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.

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

California Chrome - Parx, September 17, 2014.

California Chrome Works at Los Alamitos on August 22, 2014.

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza at Los Alamitos on August 22, 2014.

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 4, 2014.
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California Chrome - Belmont Park, June 3, 2014.
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California Chrome at Belmont Park June 2.
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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 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 - 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.

California Chrome wins the Preakness Stakes.
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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.

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.

California Chrome gallops at Churchill Downs, May 12, 2014

California Chrome jogs at Churchill Downs May 7.

California Chrome wins the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
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California Chrome - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2014
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California Chrome riding in his transport van April 28, 2014.
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California Chrome riding to Churchill Downs April 28.
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California Chrome - Los Alamitos, April 26, 2014

California Chrome wins the 2014 Santa Anita Derby.

California Chrome wins the 2014 San Felipe.

California Chrome works with Victor Espinoza aboard at Los Alamitos Feb. 2, 2014.

California Chrome wins the 2014 California Cup Derby.

California Chrome wins the King Glorious on the last day of Hollywood Park.

California Chrome wins the King Glorious Stakes.

California Chrome wins the 2013 Graduation Stakes.

California Chrome went 4 furlongs in :47 2/5 on August 22.

California Chrome at Belmont Park on June 6.
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California Chrome attracts a crowd on Thursday morning.
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California Chrome returned fine from a morning jog June 1.
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California Chrome worked a half-mile in :47.69 at Belmont Park.
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California Chrome is part of the 2011 Foal crop, which numbers 25,500.
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California Chrome is attempting to become the first California-bred Triple Crown winner.
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California Chrome at Belmont Park, May 29, 2014.
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California Chrome jogged at Belmont Park on May 28.
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California Chrome jogs at Belmont Park May 26.
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California Chrome galloped at Belmont on May 25.
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California Chrome galloped 1 3/4 miles over a sloppy track on May 24.
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California Chrome galloping on May 23.
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California Chrome walks after his gallop on May 22.
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California Chrome on the morning of May 15.
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Derby winner California Chrome has post 3 for the Preakness.
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California Chrome galloped at Pimlico on May 14.

California Chrome made his first trip to the track at Pimlico Race Course the morning of May 13.

California Chrome arrives at Pimlico May 12.

California Chrome aboard a flight bound for Baltimore on May 12.
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2014 Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome is among the nominated horses to the Los Alamitos Derby.
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California Chrome and William Delgado in front of the twin spires at Churchill Downs.
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California Chrome and connections in the winnners circle.
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California Chrome wins the Kentucky Derby.
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California Chrome went four furlongs at his Los Alamitos headquarters the morning of April 19 in :47 4/5.

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza cruise to victory in the Santa Anita Derby.

California Chrome after winning the San Felipe Stakes.

California Chrome cruises to victory in the San Felipe Stakes.

California Chrome winning the 2014 California Cup Derby.

California Chrome and Victor Espinoza work at Los Alamitos Race Course Feb. 2, 2014.

California Chrome cruises to victory in the California Cup Derby.

California Chrome arrives at Parx Racing on September 16.

California Chrome winning the Kentucky Derby.
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California Chrome works at Los Alamitos.

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California Chrome's Last Full Sibling Nears Debut

By Jeremy Balan
June 3, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, West Region

Faversham, the last full sibling to California Chrome, is scheduled to run for the first time June 16 at Santa Anita Park.

McGreevy to Select Sale Horses for Stinson

Bloodstock agent Tom McGreevy, who likes to work exclusively for one client, has signed on to buy yearlings and 2-year-old at sales for Texas owner Mike Stinson.

What's Going On Here: Beyond Imagination

By Evan Hammonds
March 29, 2017

Arrogate’s big finish, career earnings are unprecedented

California Chrome Will Shuttle to Chile

By Eric Mitchell
March 16, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Kentucky

Two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome will shuttle to Oussama Aboughazale's Sumaya Stud near Santiago, Chile, for the next three seasons, according to announcements March 16 from Taylor Made Farm and Sumaya Stud.

Through The Lens: 'Chrome' Time at Taylor Made

By Anne M. Eberhardt
February 17, 2017

The popular son of Lucky Pulpit easily settled in to the routine at Taylor Made, residing in the same stall where he rested up in 2015 prior to resuming his racing campaign the following year.

Lucky Pulpit, Sire of 'Chrome', Dies of a Heart Attack

Lucky Pulpit, the sire of two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome, died Feb. 13 of an apparent heart attack while covering the first mare of the breeding season, according to Harris Farms, where he's stood his entire career.

California Awards Again Honor California Chrome

By BloodHorse Staff
February 9, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, West Region

California Chrome was named the California-bred Horse of the Year for 2016 at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association's annual meeting and awards dinner Feb. 8 at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena.

The Amazing Non-Growth of Arrogate

By Steve Haskin
February 3, 2017

Since last year's Travers Stakes, the racing world has been trying to place Arrogate's astounding feats in historical perspective.

Plus Ca Change...

What is extraordinary is the number of pedigree interrelationships that bind most of the champions.

ABR Wired: California Chrome's Final Race

February 2, 2017

A behind-the-scenes look at the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), the career finale of fan favorite and two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome.

Healthy California Chrome Settles In at Taylor Made

By Erin Shea
January 30, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky

Two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome is settling in at Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky., after arriving Jan. 29. X-rays following his final race are all clear.

Is It Time to Call Him Arrogreat?

By Steve Haskin
January 30, 2017

In three races, Arrogate has led all the way, came from third, and came behind from fifth. He’s won being on the inside and won being on the outside, and won his three stakes in three different states in the East, West, and South.

Pegasus Logs 1.23 Overnight TV Rating on NBC

By Lenny Shulman
January 29, 2017
Southeast Region

The rematch between Arrogate and California Chrome in the Jan. 28 Pegasus World Cup drew the best afternoon ratings for a non-Triple-Crown horse race since American Pharoah's victory in the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic.

California Chrome on Schedule for Kentucky Trip

By Frank Angst
January 29, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Southeast Region, West Region, Kentucky

His usual self in his stall in Barn 2 at Gulfstream Park the morning of Jan. 29, two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome awaited a scheduled trip to Taylor Made Farm where he will begin his stallion career.

Arrogate Turns Pegasus World Cup Into One-Horse Show

Doubling down on his brilliant triumph over California Chrome in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 5, Arrogate made a mockery of the world's richest race when he drew off under Hall of Famer Mike Smith to prevail by open lengths.

After Draw, Pegasus Start Extra Important

For a 1 1/8-mile race, trainers Art Sherman and Bob Baffert will be paying an added level of attention to the start of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park.

Big Race, Then Transition for California Chrome

By Frank Angst
January 27, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, Kentucky

For trainer Art Sherman, Jan. 27 marked one more early morning of welcoming a new day with his once-in-a-lifetime horse California Chrome.

Pegasus Breathes Life Into Older Horse Division

There's nothing like a $12 million race to spur some careful thought from owners and trainers about their horses' racing careers.

Handicapping the Pegasus World Cup Showdown

By J. Keeler Johnson
January 26, 2017
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the showdown between Arrogate and California Chrome in the Pegasus World Cup.

Love the Chase Foals Tapit Half Brother to 'Chrome'

Love the Chase, dam of two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome, foaled a Tapit half brother to North America's all-time leading money earner just before midnight Jan. 25.

NBC Plans 90-Minute Broadcast of First Pegasus

January 25, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Industry Press Releases, Southeast Region

Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes coverage planned 4:30-6 p.m. Jan. 28.

Arrogate Gets First Look at Gulfstream Park

Less than 15 hours after arriving in South Florida for his 4-year-old debut in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 28, Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Arrogate got his first look at Gulfstream Park's main track Jan. 25.

Pegasus Features Several Unique Conditions

From its use of stakeholders to boost the purse and help recruit horses, alternate entries, and weight allowance for horses racing without race-day furosemide, the Pegasus World Cup will offer innovative ideas on several race condition fronts.

Smith Eagerly Awaits 'Chrome'-Arrogate Rematch

Jockey Mike Smith can't wait to get back aboard Juddmonte Farm's Arrogate to take on two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park.

Arrogate Named 2016 Longines World's Best Racehorse

By BloodHorse Staff
January 24, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, International, West Region

With his impressive victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), Arrogate secured the title of 2016 Longines World's Best Racehorse, just edging California Chrome.

Behind Scenes of Arrogate’s World’s Best Ranking

The Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings is horse racing's equivalent to world rankings by other major sporting organizations such as ATP Tennis Rankings or World Golf Rankings.

Arrogate, California Chrome Meet Again in Pegasus

By Frank Angst
January 23, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing

In many ways the entries alone mark an early "mission accomplished" for the first edition of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) as it has attracted the world's two top dirt horses in training in California Chrome and Arrogate.

Sherman Staying in the Moment With California Chrome

Only a handful of hours after California Chrome was feted as the 2016 Horse of the Year, adding that trophy to his 2014 year-end honor, Art Sherman stood in the Gulfstream Park barn area Jan. 22 accepting waves of congratulatory wishes.

California Chrome Again Horse of the Year

By Jeremy Balan
January 21, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, West Region

California Chrome’s second Horse of the Year honor for 2016--which was awarded to his connections Jan. 21 at Gulfstream Park--uniquely situates the chestnut in the history of the game.

California Chrome Named Champion Older Dirt Male

California Chrome earned the Eclipse Award for older dirt male Jan. 21, but his connections hope the honor is just the appetizer for the main course of Horse of the Year.

Chrome and Arrogate: Who to Root For?

By Steve Haskin
January 21, 2017

With all this outpouring of love for California Chrome, where does that leave his nemesis, Arrogate?

One More Time: California Chrome Sizzles in Final Work

California Chrome's final move before he makes his final career start in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) Jan. 28 was par for the course, as he ripped through five furlongs in :58 4/5.

California Chrome's Dubai Win voted Moment of the Year

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Jan. 20 that California Chrome's win in the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) has been named the 2016 NTRA Moment of the Year.

Noble Bird May Start in Pegasus

John C. Oxley's Noble Bird is under consideration for the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park following a sharp half-mile work Jan. 15.

The Peculiar, Perplexing Pegasus Puzzle

By Steve Haskin
January 13, 2017

Other than the much anticipated showdown between superstars California Chrome and Arrogate, the rest of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational has been a puzzle

California Chrome Set for First Gulfstream Workout

California Chrome will command undivided attention at Gulfstream Park Jan. 14, when Thoroughbred racing's most enduring star is slated to take to the racetrack at 7:30 a.m. ET for a public workout in preparation for the Pegasus World Cup (G1).

California Chrome Jogs at Gulfstream Park

On an unseasonably cold morning in South Florida, Pegasus World Cup (G1) contender California Chrome paid his first visit to the Gulfstream Park main track Jan. 8 with a spirited jog.

Arrogate Possible for Sunday Work

Trainer Bob Baffert hopes to work Juddmonte Farms' Arrogate Jan. 8 if the weatherman cooperates and conditions at Santa Anita Park are suitable.

California Chrome Arrives at Gulfstream Park

California Chrome arrived at Gulfstream Park Jan. 6 to continue preparations for a highly anticipated rematch with Arrogate in the inaugural running of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 28.

2016 Eclipse Awards Finalists

January 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing

2016 Eclipse Awards finalists in 17 Equine and Human categories announced on January 5, 2017. Winners will be announced at the 46th annual Eclipse Awards on January 21 at Gulfstream Park.

California Chrome, Arrogate, Songbird are HOY finalists

While most of the main players landed in their expected spots, a few surprises and conspicuous absences were present when the finalists for the 2016 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 5.

California Chrome Logs Final Los Alamitos Workout

California Chrome stepped on the track at Los Alamitos Race Course for the last time Jan. 4. He worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 in preparation for the Jan. 28 Pegasus World Cup (gr. I).

NBC Earns 13th Media Eclipse Award for Live Television

NBC Sports has won the Media Eclipse Award for Television—Live Racing Programming for its broadcast of the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), featuring the dramatic duel between Arrogate and California Chrome.

Arrogate tops list of North American earners for 2016

According to final statistics released Jan. 2 by Equibase Company, Juddmonte Farms' Arrogate led all Thoroughbreds in North American earnings with a bankroll of $4,084,600.

New Stallions of 2017

December 29, 2016
Thoroughbred Breeding

A visual look at some of the new stallions for 2017, arranged in alphabetical order.

California Chrome - Los Alamitos, Dec 29, 2016

December 29, 2016

Footage from California Chrome's work on December 29, 2016 at Los Alamitos and comments from Art Sherman

California Chrome Works Easy for Pegasus

Rain in the forecast forced a change in California Chrome's training schedule in preparation for the Jan. 28 Pegasus World Cup (gr. I), but it didn't alter the standard mood on the deck at Schwanie's At The Gap Dec. 29.

California Chrome Earns Top 2016 Equibase Speed Figure

The visually impressive victory by California Chrome in the Winter Challenge Stakes Dec. 17 at Los Alamitos Race Course also proved to be just as strong on paper, with the 5-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit earning the year's top Equibase Speed Figure.

Pegasus First Shot Fired

By Steve Haskin
December 20, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

And they're off, and it's Mattress Mac first out of the gate in the inaugural Pegasus Preliminary Probe, Pursuit, and Purchase.

California Chrome Earns Second Vox Populi

By BloodHorse Staff
December 18, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

California Chrome, the 5-year-old chestnut champion whose stellar season catapulted him to be North American racing's all-time leading earner, has been selected to receive the 2016 Secretariat Vox Populi, or "Voice of the People," Award.

Connections

Trainer	Art Sherman
Jockey	Victor Espinoza
Owner	California Chrome, LLC
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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