California Chrome to Receive Comeback Award

California Chrome | Taylor Made photo

The 2018 Rood & Riddle Comeback Award, presented to a horse who “has performed at the highest levels of competition, faced a medical/ surgical issue, received veterinary care by a Rood & Riddle veterinarian, and subsequently returned to compete at his/ her previous performance level” has been awarded to California Chrome.

Winner of the 2014 GI Kentucky Derby and GI Preakness S., the flashy chestnut was aimed for an English campaign following his runner-up effort in the G1 Dubai World Cup, but was subsequently sidelined and was treated by Dr. Larry Bramlage, who decided to treat California Chrome medically and give him a break. Returned to trainer Art Sherman in late 2015, the California-bred won the 2016 World Cup to assume the mantle of world's richest horse at the time. California Chrome now stands stud at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky.

“We are extremely pleased to present the 2018 Rood & Riddle Comeback Award to California Chrome,” said Dr. Tom Riddle. “He exemplifies the characteristics of an outstanding equine athlete who suffered a health issue, returned to elite competition and continued his winning ways.”

Previous winners of the Comeback Award include multiple horse of the year Wise Dan and the World Champion Fine Harness Saddlebred mare Tempt Me.

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