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'''California Chrome''' (foaled February 18, 2011 in California)<ref name=equibase>{{cite web|last=Staff|title=California Chrome (CA)|url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9074807&registry=T|publisher=Equibase|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> is an American ] racehorse who won the 2014 ] by 7 1/4&nbsp;] under jockey ], and hence viewed as a contender in the ].<ref name=Bloodhorse>{{cite web|last=Jack Shinar|title=California Chrome Shines Again in San Felipe|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/83728/california-chrome-shines-again-in-san-felipe|publisher=Bloodhorse.com|date=2014-03-08|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> Chrome also won the 2014 ] by 5 1/2&nbsp;lengths).<ref name="Daily Racing Form">{{cite web|last=Jay Privman|title=Sant Anita: California Chrome enters Kentucky Derby picture with big Cal Cup Derby win|url=http://www.drf.com/news/sant-anita-california-chrome-enters-kentucky-derby-picture-big-cal-cup-derby-win|publisher=drf.com|date=2014-01-25|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> He was the final stakes winner at ], winning the ]s for 2-year-old California Thoroughbreds by 5 1/2&nbsp;lengths).<ref name="Daily Racing Form">{{cite web|last=Staff|title=Hollywood Park: California Chrome dominates King Glorious Stakes|url=http://www.drf.com/news/hollywood-park-california-chrome-dominates-king-glorious-stakes|publisher=drf.com|date=2013-12-22|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> '''California Chrome''' (foaled February 18, 2011 in California)<ref name=equibase>{{cite web|last=Staff|title=California Chrome (CA)|url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9074807&registry=T|publisher=Equibase|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> is an American ] racehorse who won the 2014 ] by 7 1/4&nbsp;] under jockey ], and hence viewed as a contender in the ].<ref name=Bloodhorse>{{cite web|last=Jack Shinar|title=California Chrome Shines Again in San Felipe|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/83728/california-chrome-shines-again-in-san-felipe|publisher=Bloodhorse.com|date=2014-03-08|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> Chrome also won the 2014 ] by 5 1/2&nbsp;lengths).<ref name="Daily Racing Form">{{cite web|last=Jay Privman|title=Sant Anita: California Chrome enters Kentucky Derby picture with big Cal Cup Derby win|url=http://www.drf.com/news/sant-anita-california-chrome-enters-kentucky-derby-picture-big-cal-cup-derby-win|publisher=drf.com|date=2014-01-25|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref> He was the final stakes winner at ], winning the King Glorious Stakes for 2-year-old California Thoroughbreds by 5 1/2&nbsp;lengths.<ref name="Daily Racing Form">{{cite web|last=Staff|title=Hollywood Park: California Chrome dominates King Glorious Stakes|url=http://www.drf.com/news/hollywood-park-california-chrome-dominates-king-glorious-stakes|publisher=drf.com|date=2013-12-22|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref>


California Chrome was sired by ] out of Love the Chase by Not for Love and foaled at Harris Farms in California. The ] was trained in southern California by Art Sherman and his equine team. California Chrome was sired by ] out of Love the Chase by Not for Love and foaled at Harris Farms in California. The ] was trained in southern California by ].


If California Chrome wins the 140th Kentucky Derby, he will become only the 4th Califonia-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, and the first since ] in 1962.{[cn}} If California Chrome wins the 140th Kentucky Derby, he will become only the 4th Califonia-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, and the first since ] in 1962.{{cn}}


==References== ==References==

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California Chrome
File:California Chrome at 2014 San Felipe.jpgCalifornia Chrome at the 2014 San Felipe Stakes with Victor Espinoza and Alan Sherman
SireLucky Pulpit
GrandsirePulpit
DamLove the Chase
DamsireNot For Love
SexColt
Foaled18 February 2011
CountryUnited States
ColourChestnut
BreederPerry Martin & Steve Coburn. Racing colors: Purple, Green, Donkey on Back, Green Cap.
OwnerPerry and Denise Martin, Steve and Carolyn Coburn
TrainerArt Sherman
Major wins
San Felipe Stakes (2014)
California Cup Derby (2014)
King Glorious Stakes (2013)
Graduation Stakes (2013)
Last updated on March 25, 2014

California Chrome (foaled February 18, 2011 in California) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2014 San Felipe Stakes by 7 1/4 lengths under jockey Victor Espinoza, and hence viewed as a contender in the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Chrome also won the 2014 California Cup Derby by 5 1/2 lengths). He was the final stakes winner at Hollywood Park Racetrack, winning the King Glorious Stakes for 2-year-old California Thoroughbreds by 5 1/2 lengths.

California Chrome was sired by Lucky Pulpit out of Love the Chase by Not for Love and foaled at Harris Farms in California. The colt was trained in southern California by Art Sherman.

If California Chrome wins the 140th Kentucky Derby, he will become only the 4th Califonia-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, and the first since Decidedly in 1962.

References

  1. Staff. "California Chrome (CA)". Equibase. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. Jack Shinar (2014-03-08). "California Chrome Shines Again in San Felipe". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  3. ^ Jay Privman (2014-01-25). "Sant Anita: California Chrome enters Kentucky Derby picture with big Cal Cup Derby win". drf.com. Retrieved 25 March 2014. Cite error: The named reference "Daily Racing Form" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).

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