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California Chrome (foaled February 18, 2011) is a US Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2014 Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and 2016 Dubai World Cup. He was the 2014 and 2016 American Horse of the Year. In 2016, he surpassed Curlin as the all-time leading North American horse in earnings won.
The two dominated the remainder of the field by over 10 lengths. [17] Art Sherman said of Arrogate, "That winner is the real McCoy, I knew he was the one we had to beat, but I didn't know how good he was." [18] Post-race analysis gave California Chrome a Beyer Speed Figure of 119, the highest of his career, but Arrogate topped it with a 120. [19]
For the win, California Chrome took home $1.418 million of the $2.178 million purse. [13] The 2014 Kentucky Derby field. Winner California Chrome is the third horse from the right. California Chrome became the first California-bred horse to win the Derby since Decidedly in 1962.
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By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- California Chrome has the Kentucky Derby post that trainer Art Sherman wanted and a sparkling resume that has made him the horse to beat ...
The 2014 Belmont Stakes was the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes.It was run on June 7, 2014, and was televised on NBC. California Chrome had a chance to complete the third leg of the Triple Crown after his victories in the 2014 Kentucky Derby and the 2014 Preakness Stakes. [1]
Beholder was third favorite on the morning line behind Chrome and Dortmund. [48] California Chrome got the number one post position in the nine-horse field, viewed as an unfavorable draw for him, while Beholder obtained a favorable post at number seven, with Dortmund to her outside.
Dortmund faced California Chrome for a third time in the Awesome Again. He pressured California Chrome through fast early fractions but could not keep up while California Chrome drew away around the turn. In the end, Dortmund finished second beaten two and a quarter lengths. Rafael Bejarano stated afterward, "Second-best, no excuses. The winner ...