California Chrome wins 140th running of Kentucky Derby

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Published: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 6:51 PM

Updated: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 6:59 PM

Rob Carr/Getty Images California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, crosses the finish line to win.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — California Chrome pulled away down the stretch for a dominant win the 140th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Taking charge at the top of the lane, California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza made a decisive move and quickly sprinted clear. They finished the 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66.

Dylan Buell/Getty Images Victor Espinoza throws his arm up in victory.

The 5-2 favorite stretched his winning streak to five and Art Sherman, 77, became the oldest winning Derby trainer.

Rob Carr/Getty Images The field comes out of the starter’s gate to start the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

In a game dominated by millionaires and billionaires, this was a victory for the little guys. Owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn bred an $ 8,000 mare to a $ 2,500 stallion to win the world’s most famous race with their one-horse stable.

Long shot Commanding Curve rallied for second, with Danza third. Wicked Strong was fourth.

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