The Light Shines Bright For California Chrome

Photo by Steve Haskin

   The light was shining on California Chrome in Kentucky. He passed with flying colors. Now he goes to Maryland, the birthplace of his mother, to take on all comers in the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes and to try and capture the 2nd jewel of the Triple Crown.

     The light was also shining brightly on DAP racing, Art Sherman, and Victor Espinoza, as California Chrome burst away from the field and cruised to an easy 1 3/4 length victory over 18 rivals in the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. And just as Espinoza had done in the Santa Anita Derby, he geared down California Chrome when he knew no one could beat him.

     There was a little light shining on Trifecta Billy also. The free exacta pick I posted the morning of the Kentucky Derby paid a generous $170 for each $1 exacta. In addition, two of the free trifecta picks I posted cashed big as well paying $1,712.30 for each of the winning $1 trifecta selections posted. The total net profit on the picks posted was a whopping $2,618.60!!!..... IC1 won four of the thirteen races on the big day. "And they're off".... To the Preakness.