Tag: California Chrome

Trainer Art Sherman (right) and California Chrome's jockey Victor Espinoza greet fans after winning the 2014 Kentucky Derby. The 84-year-old Sherman will retire at year's end. (Image: Andy Lyon/Getty Images)

California Chrome Trainer Art Sherman Will Retire at End of Year

Trainer Art Sherman, who burst into the public conscience when he guided California Chrome to the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, announced he will retire at the end of this year. The 84-year-old conditioner told Blood-Horse he plans to travel the country with his wife and do some bloodstock […]

Undefeated Nadal Heading to Japan to Begin His Stallion Career

Undefeated 3-year-old multiple stakes winner Nadal will head to Japan for his stud career, Japanese breeding farm Shadai Stallion Station announced Wednesday. The announcement ended speculation on where the $700,000 Blame progeny would stand after his once-promising racing career prematurely ended in May. The one-time Kentucky Derby points leader, Nadal […]