the letter c, it is the most common number, you better believe there are plenty of gamblers that have high hopes for the horse. reporter: california chrome was born a flashy horse, a beautiful chestnut brown with a blaze of white. and what is that with the chrome? well, the white is all that california chrome got on him, you got the chrome, the white face. reporter: he was born here at harris farms, nestled in the valley. california chrome, they all take pride in the fact they got one there. reporter: there, being the road to the triple crown. everyone who is in the horse business, one of the first questions you re asked well, did you ever win the derby? reporter: that was the first hurdle, the kentucky derby. here is some little upstart just blowing their minds away. reporter: the crowd gathered to watch the derby.