The Chosen Vron

Though the gelding is currently getting time off for an injury, Kruljac hopes to have him back in time for some of the races in the Middle East

Has horse racing forgotten the cautionary tale of Mongolian Groom?

The 6-year-old Vronsky gelding, a fan favorite, is expected to be out of action for about four months

Leading California-bred sprinter is on the vet's list in California

Saturday's work tab also included Straight No Chaser, a scintillating winner of the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) Sept. 29

Raging Torrent will likely target the Dirt Mile, The Chosen Vron remains focused on the Sprint, and Senor Buscador will aim for the California Crown with a likely destination of the Classic

Among the challengers to California's Horse of the Year is Senor Buscador, winner of the Saudi Cup

Next Saturday's sprint at Del Mar may also draw Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador

Recent Grade/Group 1 winners ranged from from blue-blood families to horses by stallions sent packing out of Kentucky

Last year, The Chosen Vron trained up to the Breeders' Cup after his Bing Crosby win; that will not be the case this year

Ridden by Hector Berrios and trained by Eric Kruljac, the California-bred gelding by Vronsky was winning for the 19th time in 24 starts

Nevertheless, his trainer Eric Kruljac said: "I wouldn't trade places with anyone."