California Memory () is an American-bred

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based

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racehorse. He was one of the nominees of 2010-2011

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Background

California Memory is a grey gelding sired by Highest Honor out of the mare Kalpita.

Racing career

Acquired by Spanish buyers, California Memory began his racing career in both Spain and France named Portus Blendium and trained by Spanish trainer based in Chantilly, Carlos Laffon-Parias. He won one race from four starts as a three-year-old in 2009. California Memory was sold and exported to Hong Kong. He finished unplaced on his only start of 2010. In 2011 he became one of Hong Kong's most successful racehorses, winning important races including the Hong Kong Gold Cup the Sha Tin Trophy and the

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. In the last named race he defeated an international field which included

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and Ambitious Dragon. In 2012, California Memory wins the Hong Kong Cup again and became the first horse that win the cup twice.

References

The Hong Kong Jockey Club – California Memory Racing Record
* The Hong Kong Jockey Club

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