California Chrome Cough Caused by Blister in Throat

There was some worry Thursday morning after Preakness Stakes favorite California Chrome came down with a bit of a cough.

The culprit?

A small blister on his throat.

The fears were blown way out of proportion, according to those familiar with the situation.

"California Chrome is fine. His throat is fine. He had a little tickle," trainer Art Sherman's son, Alan Sherman, said.  "He is not scratching from the Preakness."

The colt had a similar blister before his Derby win, so perhaps this is a good sign.

California Chrome was expected to become a monster favorite at post time so Gambling911.com was suggesting locking in the current price here.

1. Dynamic Impact 10/1 (was 18/1)
2. General A Rod 30/1 (was 18/1)
3. California Chrome -155 (was +135)
4. Ring Weekend 43/1 (was 30/1)
5. Bayern 16/1 (was 10/1)
6. Ria Antonia 34/1 (was 40/1)
7. Kid Cruz 21/1 (was 20/1)
8. Social Inclusion 9/1 (was 3.5/1)
9. Pablo Del Monte 33/1 (was 18/1)
10. Ride On Curlin 8/1 (no change)

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com