In his final work in preparation for Santa AnitaÕs Grade II, 1 1/16 miles San Pasqual Stakes on Jan. 9, reigning Horse of the Year California Chrome, who was fitted with blinkers, worked a snappy six furlongs in 1:10.04 under Victor Espinoza prior to todayÕs (Saturday,Jan. 2, 2016) first race at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.Benoit Photo

In his final work in preparation for Santa Anita’s grade 2 mile and a sixteenth San Pasqual Stakes, reigning horse of the year California Chrome worked a snappy six furlongs in 1:10.04 under jockey Victor Espinoza. According to trainer Art Sherman “he looks so good it makes me nervous”. Making his five-year year old debut on January 9, the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner has his trainer thinking big for 2016. “I think he could have a big year,” says Sherman. “He is bigger and stronger than he has ever been and he looks awesome.” © Benoit Photo