ELMONT, NY - JUNE 06: Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome gets a bat following a workout in preparation for the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6, 2014 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome gets a bat following a workout in preparation for the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6, 2014 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — The 4-year-old colt California Chrome will return to racing next year.
Trainer Art Sherman says the winner of the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Horse of the Year is recovering from a bone bruise injury which triggered speculation that his racing career might be over.
Sherman says California Chrome will likely need three months of recovery.
By Gregg Rosenblum – Follow him on Twitter
