3 reasons to be thrilled that California Chrome won the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby bettors are putting more money behind Wicked Strong Saturday as bettors look for other value other than prohibitive favorite California Chrome.

Victor Espinoza rode California Chrome to victory, winning the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Steve Coburn, one of the owners also celebrated his 61st birthday today, so, he's having a pretty good day.

California Chrome lived up to the hype, pulling away down the stretch to win the 140th Kentucky Derby.

For Art Sherman, 77-year-old trainer of Kentucky Derby favorite California Chrome, this will be his first Derby since he came here 59 years ago under different circumstances – bedded down on straw in a railroad freight car while accompanying the horse

Victor Espinoza rode California Chrome to victory, winning the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Steve Coburn, one of the owners also celebrated his 61st birthday today, so, he's having a pretty good day.