California Chrome to Continue Racing in 2016

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California Chrome to Continue Racing in 2016

Postby TJ » Sun Jul 19, 2015 5:07 pm

California Chrome will return to the races in 2016. He will be given sufficient time off at Taylor Made Farm and when he's ready, will be returned to Art and Alan Sherman at Los Alamitos. TJ
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... ng-in-2016

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Re: California Chrome to Continue Racing in 2016

Postby Mahubah » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:52 pm

Good news as far as I'm concerned.
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Re: California Chrome to Continue Racing in 2016

Postby jellac » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:44 am

I agree with what Mahubah said - it would be good for horse racing if/when Chrome is fit and able to come back to racing.

I don't think he has anything else to 'prove' as a race horse/stallion prospect - but a a fan of the sport I hope his return is a/neart the level of his Triple Crown Trail racing and the G-1 second in Dubai - then we might be treated to some great 'older' horse race campaigning!

His chance to show what he brings to the breeding shed is secured by the deal with Taylor and racing fans/"Chromie" fans may look forward to 2016 with hope and anticipation. I look forward to seeing his gleaming coppery coat and showy white markings in a post parade then, but not before he is truly fit/well rested and mentally happy and sharp. He deserves that.

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Re: California Chrome to Continue Racing in 2016

Postby geowarrior » Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:50 pm

Art knows how to train this horse - hopefully Taylor Made can bring some method to the Martin Madness.

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Re: California Chrome to Continue Racing in 2016

Postby TJ » Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:04 am

California Chrome returned to the scene of his former glory at Los Alamitos yesterday:>) The time off and his return home has him looking like a bigger, improved version of the 2014 3YO Derby and Preakness winner. Sherman said CC hasn't had a saddle on his back for 3 months and expects it will be another 3 months to get him back to racing fitness. Here's the article. TJ
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... erman-barn