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California Chrome aims for historic Belmont bid in 1 1/2 mile test
The Belmont stakes field tightens as heavy favorite California Chrome prepares for a grueling 1 1/2 mile run after a strong Preakness showing. Co owner Perry Martin and trainer Art Sherman brace for a possible historic sweep with a lineup including Commanding Curve Commissioner General a Rod Matterhorn Matuszak Medal Count Ride On Curlin Samrant Social Inclusion Tonalist and Wicked Strong. Kid Cruz was withdrawn from Belmont consideration after eighth place in the Preakness.
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Affirmed
Big Brown
Kent Desormeaux
Sherman
California
California Chrome
New York
Alan Sherman
Belmont
Perry Martin
Steve Coburn
Linda Rice
Kid Cruz
Commanding Curve
Commissioner
General A Rod
Matterhorn
Matuszak
Curlin
Samrant
Social Inclusion
Tonalist
Wicked Strong