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Small-time breeders hit jackpot with California Chrome

Perry Martin and co-owner-breeder Steve Coburn realized the dream of every small breeder, watching California Chrome develop from the winner of three stakes for California-breds last summer and winter to the leading 3-year-old in the nation. California Chrome has won 7 of 11 starts and earned $2,552,650. He will be a heavy favorite to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 17.

Steve AndersenMay 09, 2014

Byron King: In Derby, believe your eyes, not the clock

In the post-race analysis of the Kentucky Derby, many have noted how slowly the race was run, with the victorious California Chrome covering 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 over what had seemed to be a quick track. My thoughts: The time and figure mean little in this case.

Byron KingMay 08, 2014

Big Candy Boy bet came from Isle of Man hub

The huge Kentucky Derby wager that dropped the odds on Candy Boy from 16-1 to 9-1 totaled just more than $1 million and was placed through an offshore account-wagering hub based on the Isle of Man, Churchill Downs officials confirmed Thursday.

Marty McGeeMay 08, 2014

Jerardi: Beyers told the tale on Derby Weekend

Jerardi: Beyer Speed Figures told the tale on Derby Weekend

Sometimes, you just know. My only concern about California Chrome was the same one Art Sherman had – the first 200 yards. Once the colt made that a non-issue, I started looking around for my superfecta horses.

Dick JerardiMay 07, 2014

Derby, Oaks horses test clean

Post-race tests on samples pulled from horses running in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and the Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs were all negative for prohibited substances, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission said Tuesday.

Matt HegartyMay 06, 2014

Photos: Kentucky Derby 2014, start to finish

DRF StaffMay 05, 2014

Belmont’s Derby Day business up

With two more races and glorious weather, Belmont Park posted increases in attendance and handle on Saturday, Kentucky Derby Day, compared with 2013.

David GreningMay 05, 2014

Beyer: California Chrome's Derby was historically slow

In almost every respect but one, California Chrome’s victory in the Kentucky Derby was satisfying and heartwarming, a triumph for the little guy that fans and the media always relish.

Andrew BeyerMay 05, 2014

Dance With Fate eyes Del Mar

Dance With Fate, who finished a creditable sixth in the Kentucky Derby, was to head back to California on Monday, possibly for a break before his next start.

Nicole RussoMay 05, 2014

King's review: California Chrome dominant in slow Kentucky Derby

With near-perfect weather, 164,906 packed Churchill Downs for the 140th Kentucky Derby, the second-highest attendance in Derby history. And the large throng was treated to a decisive victory from California Chrome, who spurted away from the field to score by 1 3/4 lengths as the 5-2 favorite.

Byron KingMay 04, 2014

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