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Arrogate won the world's richest race in style

No California Chrome dream finale as Arrogate wins

Arrogate ran out an easy winner in the inaugural running of the $12mn Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park as California Chrome proved a bitter disappointment on the final start of his glittering career.

Racing • 29 Jan 17

Aidan O'Brien: 'You can't get quicker conditions than you do here'

O'Brien lands at Santa Anita with formidable team

Aidan O'Brien cast his eye over his formidable team for this year's Breeders' Cup following his arrival on the back stretch at Santa Anita on Tuesday morning.

Racing • 01 Nov 16

California Chrome wins the Dubai World Cup earlier this year

California Chrome shining ahead of Breeders' Cup

Trainer Art Sherman reports California Chrome "pretty well focused" ahead of the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita.

Racing • 01 Nov 16

Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to victory in the Dubai World Cup

California Chrome shines to take Dubai World Cup

California Chrome went one better than 12 months ago when winning the world's richest race, the Dubai World Cup, with a tremendous display at Meydan.

Racing • 26 Mar 16

Frankie Dettori riding California Chrome

California Chrome trainer confident ahead of Dubai

Trainer Art Sherman feels California Chrome is at the peak of his powers ahead of his bid for glory in Saturday's Dubai World Cup.

Racing • 25 Mar 16

California Chrome finished second in the Dubai World Cup in March

California Chrome ruled out of Royal Ascot

California Chrome has been officially confirmed as a non-runner in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

Racing • 16 Jun 15

California Chrome won two legs of the American Triple Crown in 2014

Art Sherman backs Chrome to shine at Ascot

Art Sherman admits California Chrome could be facing his toughest test yet as he gears up for Wednesday's Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot but is confident the Kentucky Derby winner can compete.

Racing • 11 Jun 15

California Chrome will run at Royal Ascot in June

California Chrome set for Royal Ascot

Dubai World Cup runner-up California Chrome has been given the go-ahead to run at Royal Ascot in June.

Racing • 01 Apr 15

American Horse of the Year California Chrome finished second behind Shared Belief on his seasonal debut at Santa Anita

Chrome works well despite Delgado absence

Preparations for California Chrome, the favourite in tomorrow's Dubai World Cup, took an unexpected turn this morning when his regular work rider Willie Delgado failed to show up for the horse's last gallop.

Racing • 27 Mar 15

Tonalist won in a thrilling photo-finish

No Triple Crown for Chrome as Tonalist nips in

California Chrome's bid to complete US racing's Triple Crown ended in disappointment when he finished fourth behind Tonalist in the Belmont Stakes.

Racing • 08 Jun 14

California Chrome will go in the Belmont Stakes next month

California Chrome allowed to wear nasal strip

California Chrome has been granted permission to wear a nasal strip in next month's Belmont Stakes, clearing the way for his attempt to complete US racing's elusive Triple Crown.

Racing • 20 May 14

Victor Espinoza celebrates atop California Chrome No 3 after winning the 139th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico race course

California Chrome claims Preakness Stakes

California Chrome drew away from the field in the stretch and easily won the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday to remain in the hunt to claim the elusive Tripe Crown.

Racing • 18 May 14