Juddmonte’s homebred Mandaloun the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), is back Churchill Downs job boards after he finished 9th in the $20 million Saudi Arabia Cup (G1) in February.
“He did the easy three-eighths last week and we’re back (Sunday) with an easy half-mile (ratio: 49 1/5),” said coach Brad Cox. “He’s been delayed returning to Churchill from Saudi Arabia, so we just want to take it easy on him a little bit and get him back. We’ll start getting more serious over the next few weeks. ”
4 year old kid Into Mischief colt begins its 2022 campaign on January 22nd with an intrepid three-quarter-length win Midnight Bourbon in $150,000 Louisiana Stakes (G3) at Racecourse & Slots in Fair Grounds. He’s accumulated a bankroll of over $2 million in his 10 outings with a 6-1-1 record.
No immediate race plans have been confirmed for Mandaloun, but one local pick he has qualified for is Stephen Foster (G2) July 2. The 1/8 mile event for the peeps. older horse is “Win and You’re In” for the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland November 5
Nominations for Stephen Foster close on June 18 and one of the early possibilities is Roadrunner, Boat Race, Strauss Bros. and Gainesway Thoroughbreds Dubai World Championship sponsored by Emirates Runner-up Airline (G1) Hot Rod Charlie according to coach Doug O’Neill.
