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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 161
Author: Logue (R), Hall (D), and Perea (D), et al.
Amended: 8/14/14 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 8/14/14
SUBJECT : California Chrome: thoroughbred horse racing
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution 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; and recognizes the many Californians who are
part of the ownership group, breeding, and training cadre that
led to his success and recognizes the storied history of
thoroughbred horse racing in California.
ANALYSIS : 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 1880s with California Chrome born and
raised at Harris Farms in Coalinga, continues that tradition.
2. California horse racing today accounts for an estimated
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50,000 jobs, 148,000 thoroughbred horses, and a $2.5 billion
impact on the state's economy.
3. California Chrome, a chestnut 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 Victor 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
1-3/4 lengths from victory, but that loss does not diminish his
amazing accomplishments.
This resolution 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; and 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.
Related legislation . SR 53 (Correa), a resolution recognizing
California Chrome, was adopted by the Senate on August 14, 2014.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
MW:k 8/18/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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