His Name is California Chrome and He's Magnificent!

California Chrome photo courtesy of Los Alamitos

     He came from humble beginnings. It started with a vision in the minds of his owners who had the foresight to purchase his unwanted mother and breed her to a grandson of Belmont Stakes winner A.P. Indy and great grandson of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, who also came from a vision of his owners.

     He began his life on a farm in central California, and his racing career started under the watchful eye of his trainer Art Sherman, who was born in New York, and also came from humble beginnings. After Hollywood Park closed in December of 2013 he trained and was stabled at a very humble, modest and now very proud track in Los Alamitos, California.

     Now this magnificent colt, after beginning his racing career on the southern California racing circuit, is on the verge of winning the Triple Crown. His heart knows no bounds. His mind is focused on winning, as he has shown us each and every time he has set foot on the race track this year. His adventure started about 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and will continue in 2 weeks about 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

     He showed us what he could do in Kentucky. He showed us what he could do in Maryland. There is no doubt in my mind that no matter what happens, this magnificent colt will display his heart and courage, and show all of us what he can do in New York. This handicapper can hardly wait.