By Bloodhorse.com
DUBAI, U.A.E. (Mar. 23, 2015) — Steve Coburn and Perry Martin’s California Chrome, the likely Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) favorite, continued his preparation for Saturday’s race by galloping 2,400 meters over the Meydan dirt oval on Monday morning.
According to assistant trainer Alan Sherman, the 4-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit will breeze a quarter mile Tuesday morning at approximately 5 a.m. local time
“He seems to be handling the track well but we will know a little more after the work,” Sherman said. “He has run well on every track he has ever been on so it’s not a big concern.”
A nine-time winner with grade I wins in the Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Hollywood Derby on his resume, California Chrome would eclipse the US$10 million mark in career earnings with a win on Saturday.
“I’m just glad the owners decided to run him another year,” Sherman said. “The Dubai World Cup has always been on (co-owner Martin) Perry’s radar.”
Steve Coburn and 77-year-old trainer Art Sherman were scheduled to arrive in Dubai Monday night, with Perry Martin slated to arrive on Wednesday.
“It’s a long flight for dad, but he’ll be alright. He’s not flying coach (class),” Sherman said with a chuckle.
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