California Chrome Shines in Kentucky Derby
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Derby dreams do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands by 1 3/4 lengths over closer Commanding Curve. Danza finished third.
The winner, ridden by Victor Espinoza, got the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66. Espinoza was winning his second Derby. He guided War Emblem to Derby glory in 2002.
"He's an amazing horse," said Espinoza. "He started very well. I wanted to let him go the front, but I backed off. I went to the outside early and it wasn't a problem."
California Chrome, bred and owned by Steve Coburn and Perry Martin, is a California-bred son of Lucky Pulpit–Love the Chase, by Not For Love . He is trained by 77-year-old Art Sherman, who becomes the oldest trainer to win the Derby. Charlie Whittingham won the second of his two Derbys at age 76 with Sunday Silence in 1989
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Written by:
Evan Hammonds
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