California Chrome Progressing Toward Return
California Chrome could make his first start back after a brief layoff in a race at Los Alamitos in September en route to the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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WGOH: Choose Greatness - by Eric Mitchell
The Triple Crown is supposed to be hard; reform could ruin it read blog
California Chrome Taking it Easy at Los Al
No news is good news for California Chrome, who is healing up at trainer Art Sherman's Los Alamitos Race Course barn following a courageous Triple Crown bid that ended with a defeat June 7 in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Dumb Ass Partner - by Evan Hammonds
You can judge a man by how he reacts to his first good horse. read blog
Coburn Apologizes for Post-Belmont Remarks
Steve Coburn, co-owner of California Chrome, returned to television the morning of June 9 to apologize for comments he made after the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7 and on television the following day.
Haskin: Time to Move On
There are several elements to Steve Coburn's outburst following Saturday's Belmont Stakes. read blog
Whoa Nellie, Maybe Coburn's Right
In their rush to heap ridicule on upstart horse owner Steve Coburn for complaining about the Triple Crown series, the racing press and, apparently, most of the sport's fans, are missing an important point. read blog
Post Belmont Stakes News Update for June 8
Claire Novak updates us on how the horses returned from the Belmont Stakes and their future plans. Tonalist and Commissioner may point towards the Travers and Breeders' Cup is still in sight for California Chrome. watch video
'Chrome' Co-Owner Has No Regrets for Comments
Art Sherman expected California Chrome co-owner Steve Coburn to apologize the morning of June 8 for comments he made in the aftermath of his runner's spoiled Triple Crown bid, but the outspoken Coburn did nothing of the kind.
Belmont: Steve Coburn Does Not Apologize
California Chrome owner stands by his comments June 8 on Good Morning America. watch video
Tonalist Denies 'Chrome' Crown in Belmont
Robert Evan's Tonalist rallied late to edge Commissioner to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). California Chrome, bidding for the Triple Crown, finished in a dead-heat with Wicked Strong for fourth behind Medal Count.
Belmont Preview: Looking for The One
Join the ranks of those who have tracked the shooting star journey of California Chrome. You don't have to like him. You can even pick against. But what would you do if this time, the hype turned out to be real?
All Systems Go for 'Chrome' at Belmont
California Chrome schooled in the paddock and galloped at Belmont Park June 6, one day before his chance to make history in the Belmont Stakes by winning the Triple Crown.
The Swaps Connection
Just more than 60 years ago a trim California-bred with unorthodox connections came East to shock the racing establishment by scoring an upset win in the 1955 Kentucky Derby.
New York City Welcomes Chrome's Connections
On his first day ever in New York, Steve Coburn, part owner and breeder of California Chrome, was interviewed by NBC and spent the rest of the time as a tourist.
California Chrome's Stud Future Looks Tricky
There will be no shortage of farms willing to take a chance on the modestly bred colt if he wins the Triple Crown.
Reddam, Iavarone Recall Run-Up To Belmont
California Chrome owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn are no doubt getting to know the surreal conditions of becoming instant celebrities as their horse attempts to win the long-vacated Triple Crown at Belmont Park.
'Chrome' Becomes Poster Boy for CA Breeders
California breeders and the state's entire racing industry could not find a better horse to carry the brand. Or a better name to increase their visibility.
Haskin: Chrome Sweet Chrome
Once again, we have reached the gates of the pantheon. Beyond beckons the ghosts of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Citation, and the seven other Triple Crown winners who have attained immortality. read blog
California Chrome Looks Good Walking Shedrow
California Chrome, who will try to become the 12th Triple Crown winner in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on June 7, walked the shedrow May 19 in the Preakness stakes barn first with Alan Sherman and then with Raul Rodriguez.
'Chrome' Can Wear Nasal Strip in Belmont
New York Racing Association stewards ruled May 19 that the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I) winner will be allowed to wear a nasal strip in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7.
Preakness Stakes 139 Press Conference
Watch the Preakness Stakes post race press conference featuring the connections of California Chrome. watch video
Slideshow: Preakness Stakes 139
View Preakness Stakes 139 from paddock to press conference as California Chrome takes the second jewel of the Triple Crown! view slideshow
2014 Preakness Stakes Wrap
Tom LaMarra recaps California Chrome's victory in the 2014 Preakness Stakes. Watch Video
'Chrome' Wins Preakness, Shot at Triple Crown
Steven Coburn and Perry Martin's California Chrome kept his Triple Crown hopes alive with a smooth trip victory in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course May 17.
Coburn Jabs Churchill on Derby Hospitality
Steve Coburn, part owner and breeder of California Chrome, said he loves Pimlico Race Course and its hospitality, and also had some choice words for Churchill Downs.
California Hopes for Another Classic Victory
A historical comparison of Kentucky Derby winners foaled in Kentucky with those foaled outside the Bluegrass State suggests that they win additional Triple Crown races at an identical rate.
Haskin: A Horse to Soothe the Soul
The Derby was about life and its quirky twists and turns that lead us to places envisioned only in dreams and guided only by fate. read blog
Racing at Its Best - By Eric Mitchell
California Chrome team puts sport in its best light. read blog
Preakness a Maryland Homecoming for Delgado
The $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course will provide a joyous homecoming for Willie Delgado, the exercise rider of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner California Chrome.
Kentucky Derby 140 Press Conference
Watch the connections of the Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome discuss their victory. watch video
Art Sherman Says Derby Win 'Made My Career'
One day after saddling California Chrome to win the 140th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Art Sherman was still absorbing the magnitude of the achievement.
California Chrome Shines in Kentucky Derby
Favored California Chrome took command at the head of the lane and drew well clear to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Feel Good Horse, Feel Good Story in Derby 140
Maybe California Chrome felt the needed boost of Art Sherman's old-time mount in the final furlong of the longest race of his life on Saturday, maybe he got there on heart and class alone.
California Chrome Draws Post 5 in Derby
California Chrome, the morning-line favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 5 of 20.
California Chrome Arrives at Churchill Downs
He'd never been on an airplane before, so California Chrome didn't necessarily know how to get off one, either.
California Chrome Draws Crowd for Los Al Work
With many fans making their first-ever visit to Los Alamitos just to see him, California Chrome put in his final work April 26 before he heads to Louisville for the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Seven Derby Hopefuls Bred Outside Kentucky
- By Frank Angst
- Racing, Breeding, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky
Likely Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite California Chrome will try to become the first California-bred to win the Louisville classic since Decidedly in 1962, but six other Derby hopefuls were also foaled outside of Kentucky.
Santa Anita Winter Meet Handle Up 4%
Handle from all-sources during Santa Anita Park's winter meet was up 4% when the Arcadia, Calif., track concluded the meet April 20.
Bejarano Takes Santa Anita Jockey Title
Trainers Jerry Hollendorfer and John Sadler shared the trainer title and jockey Rafael Bejarano ranked as the top jockey when Santa Anita Park concluded its winter meet April 20.
California Chrome Ready to Crunch KY Derby
A day after his latest spectacular victory, California Chrome bounced around in his stall April 6, holding court with media and munching cookies.
California Chrome Shines Again in SA Derby
Every time he runs, California Chrome is more impressive than his last start, and the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 5 was no exception.
'Chrome Tries Candy Boy in Santa Anita Derby
California Chrome approaches the toughest test of his career in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 5, but co-owner Steve Coburn could not be more confident in the upstart California-bred colt's chances.
Pressure Off Sherman After 'Chrome's Dazzler
Following a dazzling win from California Chrome in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park, trainer Art Sherman says he can concentrate on the best way to get to this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Hollywood Park's Finale: That's a Wrap!
Echoing crowds of yesteryear and making one last memory, fans flocked into Betfair Hollywood Park for a final time Dec. 22. They were there until the lights went out on the Track of Lakes and Flowers.
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