Two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome has been set as the 6-5 top choice to win Saturday's inaugural running of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park.
There is a lot of excitement in the world of horse racing as a Northern California contender tries to become the first to win the Triple Crown since 1978.
California Chrome is the 3-5 early favorite to win the Belmont Stakes and become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown champion.
There is much more on the line Saturday for California Chrome than a shot at winning the Triple Crown
The owners of California Chrome signed their first major sponsorship deal for the horse ahead of his attempt to be the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years.
California Chrome has a shoe contract. That's the Yuba City horse that will try to win the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
