Champion California Chrome has returned to his home base in California to begin preparations for his next campaign.

The 2014 US Horse of the Year travelled from Kentucky on May 1, arriving at trainer Art Sherman’s stable at Los Alamitos after a six hour journey.

California Chrome had been resting at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky since his return to the US from his Dubai World Cup triumph in March.

"He looks great,' said Sherman of the five-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit.

"It feels so good to have him back.'

California Chrome has won 12 races in 21 starts and is the highest prizemoney earner in US racing history with $US12,532,650.

Sherman said the first target for California Chrome will be $200,000 San Diego Handicap on July 23 at Del Mar as his prep race for the $1 million Pacific Classic at the same track on August 20.

California Chrome’s end of season goal will be the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita in November.