Being from the Los Angeles area myself, I sort of have a hometown hero kind of feeling toward Chrome. So I've tried to keep up with news and info about him daily. Best as I can read the tea leaves, I think Taylor Made wants him at the farm next year, but it's unclear just how much influence they have over Mr. Martin's thoughts on the matter. Probably stating the obvious, but I think everything will rest on how Chrome does in the remainder of this year's races. My own personal wish and hope is that he goes to stud next breeding season.
Chrome looks AWESOME - I do think he is stronger and he is fit - I think the decision will be made based on how he runs - not sure Perry has a real voice here - thank goodness
R Sunday Surprise, Lucky Pulpit-Love The Chase by Not For Love, a full sister to California Chrome, debuts in the 1st at Santa Anita Thursday, June 16
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Doug F. O'Neill Owner: Silver State Racing LLC, Godwin, A., Melton, A., Melton, C., Morgan, J. et al. Breeder: Perry Martin & Steve Coburn
Chrome loves visitors. Taylor Made said more than 1000 people visited him in the short time he was at the farm for his breather after Dubai last month.
"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.
Went :59 1/5 with splits of :24 1/5, :47 2/5, and final furlong in :11 4/5. On the gallop out he was timed at 1:12 2/5 for 6F. All without blinkers. From the accompanying photo on Bloodhorse.com, Chrome's coat has almost a mirror shine.
Oh, obviously needs rest. Poor guy is trying to run through his skin. Don't worry. I don't think he needs to be wrapped in cotton balls. I do get sarcastic.
