ACR 161 Summary

• Recognizes California Chrome's outstanding performance in winning the 140th Kentucky Derby and 139th Preakness Stakes in 2014, becoming the first California-bred colt to sweep the first two legs of the Triple Crown.

• Acknowledges the ownership group (Perry and Denise Martin of Yuba City and Steve and Carolyn Coburn of Topaz Lake, Nevada), trainer Art Sherman (77 years old, oldest Kentucky Derby winner trainer), jockey Victor Espinoza, and other team members who contributed to the horse's success.

• Recognizes California's 160-year thoroughbred racing history and the Cal-bred Program, which supports an estimated 50,000 jobs, 148,000 thoroughbred horses, and generates $2.5 billion in economic impact to the state.

• Notes California Chrome's eight career victories including wins at Hollywood Park, Del Mar, Santa Anita Park, Churchill Downs, and Pimlico Race Course, despite falling short in the Belmont Stakes when he injured a hoof.