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          Date of Hearing:   August 11, 2014

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                              Richard S. Gordon, Chair
                 ACR 161 (Logue, et. al) - As Amended:  July 3, 2014
           
          SUBJECT  :   California Chrome.

           SUMMARY  :   Recognizes the outstanding performance of California  
          Chrome during his remarkable run for thoroughbred horse racing's  
          Triple Crown, and, in particular, for his tremendous victories  
          in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Also, recognizes  
          the many Californians who are part of the ownership group,  
          breeding, and training cadre that led to his success and would  
          recognize the storied history of thoroughbred horse racing in  
          California.  Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following  
          legislative findings:

          1)California has a long and proud thoroughbred racing history  
            and in particular, the Central Valley has been the birthplace  
            of champions since the 1880's with California Chrome born and  
            raised at Harris Farms in Coalinga, continues that tradition.

          2)California horse racing today accounts for an estimated 50,000  
            jobs, 148,000 thoroughbred horses, and a $2.5 billion impact  
            on the state's economy.

          3)California Chrome, a chest-nut colored horse as golden as his  
            home state, transcended thoroughbred horse racing to become an  
            international phenomenon not just with his brilliant speed and  
            winning ways, but due to his heart-warming story and the  
            people who make up his team; and, California Chrome became the  
            first California-bred colt to sweep the first two legs of the  
            Triple Crown.

          4)Success is the result of teamwork and California Chrome's  
            campaign is no exception and Jockey Victory Espinoza guided  
            the colt to those six straight wins and assistant trainer Alan  
            Sherman served as his father's right-hand man and accompanied  
            their Triple Crown candidate for six weeks on the road.

          5)California Chrome's Triple Crown bid fell short when he  
            injured a hoof at the start of the 146th Belmont Stakes, yet  
            valiantly finished tied for fourth only 1  lengths from  
            victory, but that loss does not diminish his amazing  








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            accomplishments.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           
          None on file

           Opposition 
           
          None on file
           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800