Belmont Stakes Contender California Chrome

2014 Belmont Stakes Contender California Chrome

The 2014 undefeated superstar, Belmont Stakes contender California Chrome has captured the heart of the nation so thoroughly that he has been dubbed “America’s horse.” Bred and owned by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn, the 3-year-old California colt has morphed into a true champion under the guidance of his jockey, Victor Espinoza, and patient trainer, Art Sherman. Going into the Belmont Stakes as the favorite, with M/L odds of 3-5, he will attempt to make history and become the 12th horse, ever, to win the Triple Crown.

2014 Starts: 5-5-0-0
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Career Starts: 12-8-1-0
Trainer: Art Sherman

Preakness Stakes [1 3/16 mile] – 1st – Final Time: 1:54.84 (Ride On Curlin-2nd, General a Rod-4th)
The Kentucky Derby [1 1/4 mile]– 1st – Final Time: 2:03.66 (Commanding Curve-2nd, Wicked Strong-4th, Samraat-5th, Ride On Curlin-7th, Medal Count-8th, General a Rod-11th)
Santa Anita Derby [1 1/8 mile] – 1st – Final Time: 1:47.52

Workout Times:
May 31st [4-Furlongs, Breezing, Dirt] 0:47.61
April 26th [4-Furlongs, Breezing, Dirt] 0:48.20

Bloodlines:
Sire: Lucky Pulpit Pulpit – Lucky Soph, by Cozzene
Great Grand Sire: A.P. Indy 1992 Belmont Stakes-1st
Great Great Grand: Seattle Slew 1977 Triple Crown winner—-Northern Dancer1964 Belmont Stakes-3rd

Distant Bloodlines Placed In Belmont Stakes: Secretariat- Triple Crown winner (1973), Bold Ruler- 3rd (1957)

Race Videos

Preakness Stakes – 1st

Kentucky Derby – 1st

Santa Anita Derby – 1st