CA SR53

Recognizes California Chrome's victories in the 140th Kentucky Derby and 139th Preakness Stakes, marking the first time a California-bred colt swept the first two legs of the Triple Crown

Honors the ownership group (Perry and Denise Martin of Yuba City and Steve and Carolyn Coburn of Nevada), Harris Farms breeder, trainer Art Sherman (age 77, oldest Derby winner), jockey Victor Espinoza, and supporting team members for their contributions to California Chrome's success

Acknowledges California's thoroughbred racing industry, which generates an estimated 50,000 jobs, supports 148,000 horses, and provides a $2.5 billion economic impact to the state

Notes California Chrome's eight career victories and six-stakes win streak, including the Santa Anita Derby and races at multiple major tracks despite finishing fourth in the Belmont Stakes due to a hoof injury

Recognizes the historical significance of California's Central Valley breeding tradition and California Chrome's status as an international phenomenon and "America's horse"