California Chrome

Chestnut Colt
Born 2011
CA-Bred

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

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

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 Arrives at Santa Anita

By Blood-Horse Staff
Sunday, 4:40 PM
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

California Chrome, North America's all-time leading money earner, arrived by van at Santa Anita Park Sept. 25 to begin final preparations for the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1.

'Chrome' Logs Final Work for Awesome Again

By Jeremy Balan
Saturday, 7:13 AM
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

With the slightest morning chill Southern California would allow in late September, Los Alamitos Race Course's resident star logged his final timed workout for the upcoming Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I).

The Week in Photos for 9/19/2016

By Adam Spradling
Thursday, 2:39 PM

Images from weekend performances by Tepin and The Pizza Man, as well as Breeders' Cup Win And You're In races and a special guest towards the end!

Espinoza: California Chrome Never Better

By Blood-Horse Staff
Wednesday, 3:36 PM
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Victor Espinoza, regular rider of 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome, said the 5-year-old California-bred has never been doing better as he prepares for a start in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Another Solid Work from California Chrome

By Claire Novak
September 17, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Los Al clockers caught California Chrome in splits of :25 3/5, :49 2/5, and 1:01 1/5 en route to his final time of 1:13 1/5 under regular exercise rider Dihigi Gladney.

California Chrome Atop World's Best Rankings

By Frank Angst
September 15, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, International, West Region

Off his dominating victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 20 at Del Mar, California Chrome has moved back to the top of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2016.

California Chrome Works Easy at Los Alamitos

By Jeremy Balan
September 10, 2016
Breeders' Cup, West Region

On his day, at his home track, and a bit out of his normal workout routine, California Chrome still gave trainer Art Sherman just what he wanted Sept. 10 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

California Chrome Sweeps NTRA Poll Vote

September 6, 2016
Industry Press Releases

California Chrome has led the poll for all 27 weeks of 2016 voting

California Chrome Named Del Mar Horse of Meet

California Chrome was the unanimous choice as Del Mar's Horse of the Meeting for 2016.

12-Day Los Al Fall Meet to Start Sept. 8

The third Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos Race Course is set to start Sept. 8.

'Chrome' Cruises in Los Al Maintenance Work

By Claire Novak
September 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Trainer Art Sherman sent California Chrome back out to breeze at Los Alamitos for the first time since his impressive Aug. 20 TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) victory, and the 2014 Horse of the Year turned in a steady work Sept. 3.

Los Alamitos Schedules California Chrome Day

The most famous resident of Los Alamitos will be honored on "California Chrome Day'' Sept. 10 at the track.

Infographic: All Time Leading Earners 2016

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 30, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding

From Citation to California Chrome, read who has led in earnings over the decades.

Love the Chase to Sell at F-T November

By Eric Mitchell
August 26, 2016
Thoroughbred Breeding, Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Owner Perry Martin said he's sell the dam of California Chrome, in foal to Tapit, in order to buy more mares to support 'Chrome as a stallion next year.

American Dirt Records a Thing of the Past

By Steve Haskin
August 25, 2016

Could it be the truly great horses of the past simply were faster and were bred to carry their speed longer distances, or could it be that today’s horses are not given the opportunity to set new American dirt records?

California Chrome Pacific Classic Highlights

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 24, 2016
Breeders' Cup

California Chrome streaked to a five-length win over Beholder and Dortmund in Saturday's TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to earn a spot in this fall's Breeders' Cup Classic.

What's Going On Here: The Gamble

By Evan Hammonds
August 24, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Taylor boys' play for California Chrome pays off

'Chrome,' Beholder Weighing Options after PC

By Jeremy Balan
August 21, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Barn CC on the Del Mar backside had a party-like atmosphere Sunday morning—with a large group of connections and fans huddled around the 2014 Horse of the Year's stall—following what Sherman called the best performance of his career.

California Chrome Superior in Pacific Classic

The margin was insignificant, because the field never had a chance against California Chrome Aug. 20 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I).

Star Trio Set for Historic Pacific Classic

With fingers crossed seemingly all across the country from fans hoping for a clash of West Coast superstars Aug. 20 in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the stage is finally set.

'Chrome' Works in 1:00 1/5

California Chrome worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 at Los Alamitos the morning of Aug. 14. The colt will ship to Del Mar Aug. 15 for Del Mar's TVG Pacific Classsic (gr. I) Aug. 20.

Beholder to Defend Pacific Classic Win

By Mary Reeder
August 12, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region, West Region

Trainer Richard Mandella has confirmed Spendthrift Farm's champion Beholder for the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), a race for which California Chrome and Dortmund are also pointing, Aug. 20 at Del Mar.

Three U.S.-Based Horses in World's Top Five

After a gutsy victory in the San Diego Handicap (gr. II), California Chrome improved his rating from 126 to 128 and is the second-highest rated horse in the world in the sixth edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

California Chrome Back to Work at Los Al

By Jeremy Balan
August 7, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Art and Alan Sherman wanted California Chrome to run an easy half-mile in his first breeze following his hard-earned victory in the San Diego Handicap (gr. II), and the father-son training duo got what they asked for Aug. 7 at Los Alamitos.

Del Mar Wrestles With Adding 3-Year-Old Races

Del Mar has never offered an elite race restricted to 3-year-olds and continues to see young stars ship east for lucrative purses.

Pacific Overtures

By Steve Haskin
July 26, 2016

Just as rare is the scenario that is about to unfold. Boy vs. boy on top of boy vs. boy vs. girl; all three with serious designs on Horse of the Year honors, and two of the three already virtual shoo-ins for the Hall of Fame.

California Diamond Shines in Paddock Sale

California Chrome and California Diamond were the stars of the Barretts paddock sale July 23, held immediately after the races at Del Mar.

'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.

'Chrome' Tops Poll, Tepin Ranked Second

California Chrome remains the leading Thoroughbred in North America in the weekly NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll released July 18.

Sherman Considering No Lasix for 'Chrome'

By Jeremy Balan
July 17, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Horse Health, West Region

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.

Frosted Big Mover in Latest World Rankings

After winning the Mohegan Sun Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) by 14 1/4 lengths, Frosted finds himself as co-second-highest rated horse in the world and is the biggest mover in the fifth edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2016.

California Chrome to Run for Cancer Research

By Blood-Horse Staff
July 14, 2016
West Region

Majority owners Perry and Denise Martin and Taylor Made Stallions announced that California Chrome will run to benefit cancer research, as a portion of his earnings through the remainder of his racing career will be committed to the charity.

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).

What's Going On Here: Leaving California

By Lenny Shulman
July 6, 2016
Northeast Region, West Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Lack of 3-year-old races force sophomores to hit the road

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.

Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup

Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.

California Chrome Work - June 25, 2016

June 25, 2016

California Chrome works at Los Alamitos on June 25, 2016. Courtesy Los Alamitos Race Course.

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

By Jeremy Balan
June 18, 2016
West Region

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.

Famous Horse Halters Auctioned for CKRH

The 35-year-old program at the Kentucky Horse Park offers equine-assisted activities and therapies to people of all ages. The halters are part of the silent auction in CKRH's annual gala fundraiser, Night of the Stars.

California Chrome Drills at Los Alamitos

By Jeremy Balan
June 11, 2016
West Region

California Chrome took his weekly step toward his next start in the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) with a five-furlong workout in 1:01 June 11 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

'Hikari' Tops Longines Best Racehorse List

The Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings has a new horse, A Shin Hikari, in the top spot. The 5-year-old son of Deep Impact impressively won his first start of the year in the Prix d’Ispahan (Fr-I).

California Chrome Work - June 4, 2016

June 4, 2016

California Chrome works in the fog at Los Alamitos on June 4, 2016. Includes footage before and after the work, and comments from Art Sherman. Courtesy Los Alamitos Race Course.

'Chrome' Works Through the Fog at Los Al

By Jeremy Balan
June 4, 2016
West Region

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

By Jeremy Balan
May 28, 2016
West Region

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.

May 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Bewitch, Guineas, Miami Mile, California Chrome, San Francisco Mile, William Walker

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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