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Hovdey: Delgado high on his big horse

Along with trainer Art Sherman, his son and assistant Alan, and groom Raul Rodriguez, exercise rider Willie Delgado has been indispensable in the development and ongoing success of California Chrome. On Saturday, Delgado hopes to join an honor roll of exercise riders whose work helped win a Triple Crown, riders like Freeman McMillen with Citation, Charlie Davis with Secretariat, Mike Kennedy with Seattle Slew, Jose ”Tuto” Ithier with Affirmed.

Jay HovdeyJun 03, 2014

Beyer: The slowing of the Belmont

The Belmont Stakes has historically been billed as “the Test of the Champion,” and it may live up to that description when California Chrome bids to sweep the Triple Crown. But in the last decade or so the 147-year-old event has been marked by freakish results and diminished prestige.

Andrew BeyerJun 03, 2014

Chrome report: Sherman likes what he sees

Chrome report: Sherman says horse has gained weight

Art Sherman, the trainer of California Chrome, hadn’t seen the horse in person in two weeks, since the Preakness win at Pimlico, but he certainly liked what he saw after flying to New York on Monday to begin final preparations for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Jay PrivmanJun 03, 2014

Social Inclusion's status for Belmont pending

Social Inclusion's status for Belmont Stakes pending gate session

As of Tuesday, Social Inclusion is still being considered for the Belmont Stakes, said owner Ron Sanchez, who added he will make a decision Wednesday on whether to colt runs in the Belmont or the Woody Stephens.

Mike WelschJun 03, 2014

Kid Cruz to skip Belmont Stakes

Kid Cruz on Tuesday was all but ruled out of the Belmont Stakes by trainer Linda Rice, who said she was looking “for an easier spot to get him back on track.”

Jay PrivmanJun 03, 2014

After high-mileage run, Chrome still gleams

After high-mileage run, California Chrome still gleams

For a horse who already has made 12 starts, has been in steady racing and training for more than a year, has won the first two legs of the Triple Crown, and will be racing at his fourth track in four states in his last four starts Saturday, California Chrome looks like he’s held up remarkably well as he prepares for a Triple Crown bid in the Belmont Stakes.

Jay PrivmanJun 02, 2014

California Chrome, sponsored by Skechers

California Chrome will be sponsored by the footwear company Skechers in the Belmont Stakes, according to the company and officials who participated in the deal, with the company’s brand being featured on clothing worn by his owners and stable team.

Matt HegartyJun 02, 2014

Beyer: California Chrome's stud value has ceiling

Before the Kentucky Derby, the owners of California Chrome turned down an offer to sell 51 percent of their colt for $6 million. The offer pegged his value at about $12 million. After California Chrome proceeded to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, trainer Art Sherman declared: “Now the horse is worth $30 million.” When the breeding puts a valuation on humbly bred colt, however, his connections may be in for a surprise -- and a disappointment.

Andrew BeyerJun 02, 2014

Belmont Stakes workouts: Busy day on track for probables

What started out a relatively chilly morning heated up steadily as the day went on, both weather- and activity-wise for Belmont Stakes-bound 3-year-olds, six of whom worked during the course of a long morning, which began before 6:30 a.m. on the main track with Commanding Curve and ended more than three hours later over at the training track with an eye-catching drill by Wicked Strong.

Mike WelschJun 01, 2014

Wicked Strong works a fast five Sunday morning

On Saturday, Wicked Strong will chase Belmont Stakes glory. On Sunday, he was chasing Belmont Stakes history.

David GreningJun 01, 2014

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