Billy Gowan, the trainer for Ride on Curlin, the dark bay colt stabled in the same barn as California Chrome, insisted that most horses might have bowed out had they endured a similar injury as California Chrome.
Date: Jun 08, 2014
Category: Sports
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second in the Preakness, less than two lengths behind California Chrome, and has already earned more than $700,000 in his career. This is (Bronco) Billy Gowans first Belmont Stakes runner, while Velazquez has won the Belmont twice, in 2007 aboard the filly Rags to Riches and in 2012 on Union Rags.
"[Chrome] might have to take a step back," said Billy Gowan, the trainer of Ride On Curlin, second in the Preakness. "But I'm in the same barn with him every day, and he doesn't look like he's regressing to me any. He looks like he's training nicely. So it's just hard to say. You never know which ho
"I definitely think the horse is ready," said trainer Billy Gowan. "I wouldn't be running just to say I ran in the Belmont. I think I've got a legitimate chance of winning it, or I wouldn't be here. You know, I've gotten closer to California Chrome than anybody else has this year, so hopefully with
"California Chrome ran a great race, and he's a great horse," said Billy Gowan, the trainer of Ride On Curlin. "My horse came running in the stretch and gave me a heck of a thrill. I'm really proud. I like the horse. I like everything."
Date: May 18, 2014
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Rain no deterrence to California Chrome's prep for Preakness
Other rival trainers aren't conceding the race to California Chrome. Billy Gowan oversees Ride On Curlin, who has started just as many races in his young career (10) as the Derby winner. He will have a new jockey in Joel Rosario, who replaces Calvin Borel.
Date: May 17, 2014
Category: Sports
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Speed draws outside of California Chrome, promises fast pace
The outside No. 10 post was exactly what trainer Billy Gowan said he didn't want for Ride On Curlin, and that's exactly where the seventh-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby will break from on Saturday.
"He was feeling his oats, because he ate every one of them last night," trainer Billy Gowan said. "And his legs were cold and tight. I love the way he looks this morning, because you always hold your breath after a work. We came in this morning, and it was perfect."