California is a place name used by three North American states: in the United States by the state of California, and in Mexico by the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. Collectively, these three areas constitute the region formerly referred to as Las Californias. The name California is shared by many other places in other parts of the world whose names derive from the original. The name "California" was applied to the territory now known as the state of California by one or more Spanish explorers in the 16th century and was probably a reference to a mythical land described in a popular novel of the time: Las Sergas de Esplandián. Several other origins have been suggested for the word "California", including Spanish, Latin, South Asian, and Aboriginal American origins. All of these are disputed.
California originally referred to the entire region composed of the Baja California peninsula now known as Mexican Baja California and Baja California Sur, and upper mainland now known as the U.S. states of California and parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming. After Mexico's independence from Spain, the upper territory became the Alta California province. In even earlier times, the boundaries of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean coastlines were only partially explored and California was shown on early maps as an island. The Sea of Cortez is also known as the Gulf of California.
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CALIFORNIA CHROME (USA) (Victor Espinoza)
published: 26 Mar 2016
Kentucky Derby 2014 California Chrome
published: 07 Jun 2014
2014 Preakness Stakes
Watch the 2014 Preakness Stakes in which favored kentucky Derby victor California Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the final sixteenth of a mile to prevail in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
published: 22 May 2014
California Chrome all races
The Amazing California Chrome shown here in all his winning races
published: 06 Jun 2014
Where Are They Now: California Chrome
published: 06 May 2022
Arrogate wins the Breeders' Cup Classic from California Chrome
What a race! Rising star Arrogate beats the much-loved California Chrome in a memorable battle at Santa Anita Park in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic.
The highlight of the 2016 Breeders Cup, the anticipation of the clash between Arrogate and California Chrome may have been high but the main event didn't disappoint - California Chrome was brave, but the young gun Arrogate followed up a sensational victory in the Travers Stakes to triumph on the biggest of stages.
published: 06 Nov 2016
California Chrome
A look at California Chrome leading up to the 2014 Belmont Stakes..
published: 05 Jun 2014
2014 Kentucky Derby - California Chrome + Post Race
Derby dreams, no matter how unprobable, do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) by 1 3/4 lengths over Commanding Curve at Churchill Downs before164,906, the second-largest crowd in Derby history.
California Chrome is the first horse bred in the Golden State in 52 years to win the Kentucky Derby, and just the fourth ever. The last Cal-bred victor in the Derby was Decidedly in 1962.
The Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner, ridden by Victor Espinoza, got the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 to give his jockey a second Derby victory. Espinoza guided War Emblem to Derby glory in 2002.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84852/california-chrome-shines-in-kentucky-derby#ixzz30kvxxO00
published: 03 May 2014
Day 193. Windy Frisco. California Chrome's American Discovery Trail Thru-hike.
Watch the 2014 Preakness Stakes in which favored kentucky Derby victor California Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the final sixteenth of a mile to prevail in ...
Watch the 2014 Preakness Stakes in which favored kentucky Derby victor California Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the final sixteenth of a mile to prevail in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Watch the 2014 Preakness Stakes in which favored kentucky Derby victor California Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the final sixteenth of a mile to prevail in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
What a race! Rising star Arrogate beats the much-loved California Chrome in a memorable battle at Santa Anita Park in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic.
The high...
What a race! Rising star Arrogate beats the much-loved California Chrome in a memorable battle at Santa Anita Park in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic.
The highlight of the 2016 Breeders Cup, the anticipation of the clash between Arrogate and California Chrome may have been high but the main event didn't disappoint - California Chrome was brave, but the young gun Arrogate followed up a sensational victory in the Travers Stakes to triumph on the biggest of stages.
What a race! Rising star Arrogate beats the much-loved California Chrome in a memorable battle at Santa Anita Park in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic.
The highlight of the 2016 Breeders Cup, the anticipation of the clash between Arrogate and California Chrome may have been high but the main event didn't disappoint - California Chrome was brave, but the young gun Arrogate followed up a sensational victory in the Travers Stakes to triumph on the biggest of stages.
Derby dreams, no matter how unprobable, do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Br...
Derby dreams, no matter how unprobable, do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) by 1 3/4 lengths over Commanding Curve at Churchill Downs before164,906, the second-largest crowd in Derby history.
California Chrome is the first horse bred in the Golden State in 52 years to win the Kentucky Derby, and just the fourth ever. The last Cal-bred victor in the Derby was Decidedly in 1962.
The Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner, ridden by Victor Espinoza, got the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 to give his jockey a second Derby victory. Espinoza guided War Emblem to Derby glory in 2002.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84852/california-chrome-shines-in-kentucky-derby#ixzz30kvxxO00
Derby dreams, no matter how unprobable, do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) by 1 3/4 lengths over Commanding Curve at Churchill Downs before164,906, the second-largest crowd in Derby history.
California Chrome is the first horse bred in the Golden State in 52 years to win the Kentucky Derby, and just the fourth ever. The last Cal-bred victor in the Derby was Decidedly in 1962.
The Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner, ridden by Victor Espinoza, got the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 to give his jockey a second Derby victory. Espinoza guided War Emblem to Derby glory in 2002.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84852/california-chrome-shines-in-kentucky-derby#ixzz30kvxxO00
Watch the 2014 Preakness Stakes in which favored kentucky Derby victor California Chrome held off Ride On Curlin in the final sixteenth of a mile to prevail in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
What a race! Rising star Arrogate beats the much-loved California Chrome in a memorable battle at Santa Anita Park in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic.
The highlight of the 2016 Breeders Cup, the anticipation of the clash between Arrogate and California Chrome may have been high but the main event didn't disappoint - California Chrome was brave, but the young gun Arrogate followed up a sensational victory in the Travers Stakes to triumph on the biggest of stages.
Derby dreams, no matter how unprobable, do come true. Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) by 1 3/4 lengths over Commanding Curve at Churchill Downs before164,906, the second-largest crowd in Derby history.
California Chrome is the first horse bred in the Golden State in 52 years to win the Kentucky Derby, and just the fourth ever. The last Cal-bred victor in the Derby was Decidedly in 1962.
The Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner, ridden by Victor Espinoza, got the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 to give his jockey a second Derby victory. Espinoza guided War Emblem to Derby glory in 2002.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84852/california-chrome-shines-in-kentucky-derby#ixzz30kvxxO00