Another Solid Work from California Chrome
Los Al clockers caught California Chrome in splits of :25 3/5, :49 2/5, and 1:01 1/5 en route to his final time of 1:13 1/5 under regular exercise rider Dihigi Gladney.
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'Chrome' Cruises in Los Al Maintenance Work
Trainer Art Sherman sent California Chrome back out to breeze at Los Alamitos for the first time since his impressive Aug. 20 TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) victory, and the 2014 Horse of the Year turned in a steady work Sept. 3.
Los Alamitos Schedules California Chrome Day
The most famous resident of Los Alamitos will be honored on "California Chrome Day'' Sept. 10 at the track.
'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.
California Chrome Work - June 25, 2016
California Chrome works at Los Alamitos on June 25, 2016. Courtesy Los Alamitos Race Course.
California Chrome Arrives at Los Alamitos
About six hours after he left Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., May 1, California Chrome was back at Los Alamitos Race Course.
First Winner for Empire Way
Empire Way got his first winner April 29 when his son Dutt Bart, out of Applaud Dubai, by Essence of Dubai, won a 4 1/2-furlong maiden special weight at Los Alamitos Race Course in his first start by 2 1/4 lengths.
CA-Bred Colt First Winner for Creative Cause
First-time starter Milton Freewater got up in the final stride in race one at Los Alamitos Race Course April 22 and became the first winner for grade I winner and classic-placed Creative Cause.
San Onofre Gives Jock Fourth Los Angeles Win
Matson Racing's San Onofre held off Wild Dude in the stretch and won the $100,000 Los Angeles Stakes (gr. III) April 16 at Los Alamitos Race Course, giving jockey Edwin Maldonado a fourth successive win in the race.
Five Stakes Anchor Los Al Spring Meet
Twelve-day meet to be highlighted by five stakes, including two graded events.
Court Rules Against Los Alamitos Drug Rules
The Los Angeles Superior Court determined March 10 that Los Alamitos Race Course house rules on clenbuterol and albuterol testing in Quarter Horse races violated state laws and that the CHRB should not have allowed the rules.
California Chrome and Victor Espinoza Dec. 27
Watch 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome work at Los Alamitos Dec. 27, 2015 with Victor Espinoza. watch video
California Chrome Works Dec. 27, 2015
Watch 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome work at Los Alamitos Dec. 27, 2015 with Victor Espinoza.
The Week in Photos for 12/22/2015
Fair Grounds, Los Alamitos, Gulfstream Park, Japan, Sunland, Zia Park & More! view slideshow
The Week in Photos for 12/22/2015
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Mor Spirit Clears Toews On Ice at Los Al
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert added another Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) victory to his record Dec. 19, sending out winner Mor Spirit and runner-up Toews On Ice.
California Chrome Work: Dec 19, 2015
California Chrome works 6 furlongs at Los Alamitos Race Course with Dihigi Gladney aboard on December 19, 2015. Also includes comments from Art Sherman. Video Courtesy Los Alamitos. Watch Video
California Chrome Works Six Furlongs
Stretching out for the first time since returning to trainer Art Sherman's barn in October, California Chrome breezed six furlongs Dec. 19 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
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Found Money Rebounds for King Glorious Win
Even-money favorite Found Money welcomed a return to the California bred or sired ranks with a 1 1/4 length victory in the $101,000 King Glorious Stakes Dec. 12 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Street Fancy Bursts to Starlet Score
Agave Racing Stable's Street Fancy went from maiden winner to grade I winner Dec. 12, taking the $300,000 Starlet Stakes (gr. I) at Los Alamitos Race Course with a strong late burst of speed.
California Chrome Powerful in Los Al Drill
California Chrome drilled down in his latest Los Alamitos workout Dec. 12, covering five furlongs in 1:00 3/5 at the Southern California track.
Baffert, Hollendorfer Take Aim on Starlet
Hall of Fame trainers Bob Baffert and Jerry Hollendorfer may each have more than one starter in the $300,000 Starlet (gr. I) for 2-year-old fillies Dec. 12 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
California Chrome Work: Dec 5, 2015
California Chrome's work at Los Alamitos on December 5, 2015, including comments from Art Sherman. Courtesy Los Alamitos Watch Video
California Chrome Work December 5, 2015
California Chrome's work at Los Alamitos on December 5, 2015, including comments from Art Sherman. Courtesy Los Alamitos
California Chrome Continues Los Al Progress
Horse of the Year California Chrome is "preparing himself really well" for a comeback, according to trainer Art Sherman after the Lucky Pulpit colt breezed five furlongs in 1:01 Dec. 5 at Los Alamitos.
California Chrome Work Nov. 21, 2015
California Chrome works 3 furlongs at Los Alamitos Race Course with Dihigi Gladney aboard on November 21, 2015. Also includes comments from Art Sherman, Perry Martin, and Frank Taylor. Video Courtesy Los Alamitos. Watch Video
California Chrome Work November 21, 2015
California Chrome works 3 furlongs at Los Alamitos Race Course with Dihigi Gladney aboard on November 21, 2015. Also includes comments from Art Sherman, Perry Martin, and Frank Taylor. Video Courtesy Los Alamitos.
California Chrome and Art Sherman Nov. 7
Watch California Chrome gallop at Los Alamitos and hear thoughts from trainer Art Sherman. watch video
California Chrome & Art Sherman at Los Alamitos
Watch California Chrome gallop at Los Alamitos and hear thoughts from trainer Art Sherman. Courtesy of Los Alamitos
White Horse Award to Outrider Najduch
Eric Najduch, an outrider at Los Alamitos Race Course, will be presented with the White Horse Award at the Race Track Chaplaincy of America's 13th annual White Horse luncheon.
Juvenile Stakes Highlight Los Alamitos Meet
The second fall Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos that begins Thursday, Sept. 10, will be highlighted by the $100,000 Barretts Debutante for 2-year-old fillies and the $100,000 Barretts Juvenile for 2-year-old males.
10-Day Los Al Fall Meet Opens Sept. 10
Los Alamitos Race Course will open a 10-day fall meet to run Thursday, Sept. 10. through Friday, Sept. 25.
CHRB Approves 2016 California Race Dates
After multiple months of delays for negotiations, the 2016 racing calendar for the Northern and Southern California circuits was approved by the California Horse Racing Board Aug. 20 at Del Mar.
The Week in Photos for 7/14/2015
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Dragon Flower First Winner for Informed
California-based freshman sire Informed picked up his first winner July 11 when his first starter, juvenile filly Dragon Flower, won her debut by 2 1/4 lengths in the fifth race at Los Alamitos.
Los Alamitos Enjoys Opening-Day Handle Spike
The on-track handle of $541,636.30 was up over 2014 ($531,609.10) and the combined total handle was $5,392,680.04 compared to $4,580,023.87 one year ago.
California Chrome Bath March 13, 2015
- By Jeremy Balan
California Chrome gets a bath after his March 13, 2015 work at Los Alamitos. Watch Video
California Chrome Bath March 13, 2015
California Chrome gets a bath after his March 13, 2015 work at Los Alamitos.
California Chrome Work 03/13/2015
California Chrome works seven furlongs in 1:23 4/5 at Los Alamitos. Also includes comments from Art Sherman.
Jockey Ramon Guce Registers 1,000th Victory
Jockey Ramon Guce won his 1,000th North American race the evening of Feb. 14 when he guided favored A B C Me Awesome to victory in the first race at Los Alamitos Racecourse.
California Chrome Works Feb. 1, 2015
Watch California Chrome work at Los Alamitos February 1, 2015. The video includes behind the scenes footage and comments from trainer Art Sherman. Video courtesy of Los Alamitos Race Course.
'Chrome' Set for San Antonio, Bayern Doubtful
Horse of the Year California Chrome breezed one mile in 1:41 2/5 at his Los Alamitos Race Course headquarters Jan. 25 as he moves ever closer to his 4-year-old debut in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes.
HOY California Chrome Drills at Los Alamitos
Newly crowned Horse of the Year California Chrome drilled seven furlongs at Los Alamitos Race Course Jan. 19 as he continues preparations for his expected 2015 debut next month in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II).
'Chrome Work at Los Al Deemed 'Outstanding'
Dual classic winner and Horse of the Year finalist California Chrome had an "outstanding" workout at his home base, Los Alamitos Race Course, the morning of Jan. 10.
Bayern, California Chrome Post Strong Works
Bayern and California Chrome took another step toward a possible early-season rematch when the leading Horse of the Year contenders worked sharply about an hour apart the morning of Jan. 3 at their respective training bases.
Undefeated Dortmund Wasn't Always So Popular
Dortmund, winner of the Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) and early favorite for the 2015 classics, was an oversized youngster who was difficult to get sold, according to breeder Emilie Fojan.
Lukas Pointing 'Brandi' to Kentucky Oaks
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said the game plan at this time for Take Charge Brandi, leading contender for champion 2-year-old filly honors, includes the Longines Kentucky Oaks and none of the Triple Crown preps.
The Week in Photos for 12/23/2014
Photos from Los Alamitos, Fair Grounds, Japan, Sunland Park, Gulfstream, Turf Paradise and more view slideshow
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