California Chrome cruises to Meydan win

American superstar California Chrome cruised to victory in the Trans Gulf Electromechanical Trophy at Meydan as continued his preparation for a second shot at the Dubai World Cup.

Widely expected to beat inferior rivals despite giving away lumps of weight, the Art Sherman-trained colt was not that quickly away but was soon travelling in a handy third place as Success Story did the work in front.

Forced to race three wide down the back straight, jockey Victor Espinoza barely had to move a muscle as he loomed large round the bend.