Tale of the Tape: The Rematch
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California Chrome and Shared Belief, two of racing’s marquee names, return to the big stage next Saturday for the San Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita Park. The 2014 Horse of the Year (California Chrome) and 2013 champion 2-year-old male (Shared Belief) last met in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with both falling short of victory.
The good news is, both horses return for their 4-year-old campaigns in top form. Both Shared Belief and Chrome rebounded from the Classic loss and each cruised to Grade 1 victories to close out 2014.
The horses: conditioned. The owners: passionate. The rivalry: heated. The fans: fervent. Whose camp are you in?
Watch live at “The Great Race Place,” or tune in for The Jockey Club Tour on Fox Sports 1 at 5:30 p.m. ET for all of the action. Be sure to follow the hashtag #TheRematch.
A SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
California Chrome
Shared Belief
Finish in 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic:
3RD
4TH
Owner:
Steve Coburn and Perry Martin
Jungle Racing LLC, KMN Racing LLC, Hollendorfer, Litt, Solis II and Todaro
Silks Colors:
Purple, Green
Black, Blue, White
Trainer:
Art Sherman
Jerry Hollendorfer
Jockey:
Victor Espinoza
Mike Smith
Quote:
"There has been a lot of eye-balling all over the country about this horse, and he deserves it.” –Art Sherman
“[He’s like] Russell Westbrook: freaky explosive, tough and athletic, but without his wacky wardrobe.” – co-owner Jim Rome
Career Record:
Starts: 16Wins: 9Seconds: 1Thirds: 1
Starts: 9Wins: 8Seconds: 0Thirds: 0
Grade 1 Wins:
4
4
Career Earnings:
$4,222,650
$2,032,200
Rank by Earnings for 2011 Foal Crop
2nd
4th
Sire's Stud Fee, 2010:
$1,500 (Lucky Pulpit)
$25,000 (Candy Ride)
Eclipse Awards:
2 (2014 Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old male)
1(2013 champion 2-year-old male)
Marquee 2014 Win:
Kentucky Derby
Pacific Classic
Bred in:
California
Kentucky
Race Position Preference:
Stalker
Stalker
Training Track:
Los Alamitos
Golden Gate Fields
Trump Card:
2014 Horse of the Year
Only career loss came with a troubled trip
Water Cooler Stat:
Has Grade 1 wins on dirt (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Santa Anita Derby) and turf (Hollywood Derby)
Each of his nine career starts has come in California
#TheRematch: Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1
$500,000 San Antonio Stakes
Saturday, February 7 at 5:30 ET/2:30 PT