California Chrome has lost it all folks to Tonalist.But to me it looked like the win was given away. The jockey Victor Espinoza did not ride that horse as hard has he should of and you can definitely tell he was holding back. Chrome had its eye on that Triple Crown but the 35 year drought looks like it will continue.
The last time a Triple Crown was won was back in 1978 by Affirmed the Triple Crown has only been won 11 time sense 1919 those other winners include Barton 1919, Gallant Fox 1930,Omaha 1935,War Admiral 1937,Whirlaway 1941,Count Fleet 1943,Assault 1946,Citation 1948,Secretariat 1977.
California Chrome is definitely the working class horse ,owners and breeders Perry Mortin and Steve Coburn still go to work everyday to their regular jobs.Chrome is trained by a father son duo Art and Alan Sherman.
California Chrome sire is Not For Love and Dam is Love The Chase ,he was born February 18, 2011.His earnings are $3,452,650 so far.
Manger Winnings include
Santa Anita Derby (2014)
San Felipe Stakes (2014)
California Cup Derby (2014)
King Glorious Stakes (2013) Graduation Stakes (2013)
Sadly the triple crown will not be added to this list... Questions should be asked did the horse get tired or was the jockey bought to keep that horse from giving it his all? We may never know but for now this is a very disappointing loss.
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