The 2014 American Horse of the Year California Chrome (Lucky Pulpit) is entered in a 2000-metre Meydan handicap Thursday that will serve as a prep for the G1 Dubai World Cup over the same track and trip Mar. 26. He will be ridden by regular pilot Victor Espinoza. The chestnut made a successful start to his campaign when winning the GII San Pasqual S. off a 10-month layoff Jan. 10. Should all go to plan, he will make his second start in the world's richest race next month, having finished second last year.
California Chrome drew post one of eight and carries 60 kilograms (132 pounds), 15 pounds more than his rivals, which all carry 53 kilos. Post time is 9:55 p.m. local time. Also entered Thursday is Godolphin's Marking (Bernardini), who threw rider James Doyle at the start of the G3 Al Shindagha Sprint Feb. 11. He goes postward in a 1200-metre handicap.
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