Connections from the camp of Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome were quick to dispel rumors that the Preakness Stakes favorite was becoming ill the morning of May 15 at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Alan Sherman, assistant to trainer Art Sherman, said California Chrome has a small blister in his throat, but bloodwork and a scope revealed it to be a minor issue with no further complications likely. The colt had the blister before the Kentucky Derby and it went away, but came back recently, he said.

"The horse is completely fine," Sherman reported. "His bloodwork came back perfect, he coughed about four times today and we got him checked out right away. The blister isn't going to affect him at all; the vet said there were absolutely no other problems, nothing else going on."

California Chrome is being treated with a glycerin throat wash to coat the irritated area

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