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‘All Systems Go’ For Chrome As Belmont Approaches

California Chrome before his Monday morning gallop. (Photo by NYRA/Susie Raisher)

After watching Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome gallop two miles at Belmont Park early Monday morning, assistant trainer Alan Sherman said the colt is progressing on schedule for the Belmont Stakes.

"The track was a little deeper today but he got over it fine," said Sherman. "All systems go."

Chrome Shines During Gallop on Sunday

California Chrome gallops at Belmont Park on May 23 (Photo by NYRA/Susie Raisher)

For the first time since arriving in New York last Tuesday, California Chrome was able to enjoy training under clear blue skies on Sunday.

‘Perfect’ California Chrome Boosting Sherman’s Confidence

By Tom Pedulla, America’s Best Racing

Trainer Art Sherman used a word that will delight the growing legion of California Chrome fans, describing the condition of the nearly certain Kentucky Derby favorite as “perfect.”

“He’s coming into the Derby perfect, the way I would like him to be,” Sherman said during a national conference call with reporters on Tuesday afternoon.

Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Next Stop for The Jockey Club Tour on FOX

The Jockey Club Tour on FOX will shine the light on 3-year-olds Saturday with live coverage of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) from Keeneland on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. ET. A full field of 14 horses is entered for the 90th running of the 1 1/8-mile race, and Bobby’s Kitten is the morning-line favorite at 3-1.

Once again, the on-air duties will be handled by Greg Wolf, Richard Migliore, Andy Serling, Simon Bray and Alyssa Ali.

Derby Trail: Three Rising, Three Trending Down

Samraat outfinished Uncle Sigh and In Trouble to remain unbeaten with a win in the Gotham Stakes on March 1 at Aqueduct. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)

Below is a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose Derby chances are not quite as strong as they once were.

Road to the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard

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