The 2021 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) Mandaloun is expected to face one of the sharpest horses in the country in Olympiad in $750,000 Stephen Foster Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs July 2.
Grandview Equine, Cheyenne Stable, LNJ Foxwoods’ Olympics this year is 4v4, with 4-year-old boy Sightstown The first colt takes one bonus option claimant and adds three stake wins — Mineshaft Shares (G3), New Orleans Stocks (G2) and Sentient Jet’s Alysheba Shares (G2). Alysheba arrives in Churchill on Kentucky Oaks Day, May 6, for Hall of Fame coach Bill Mott.
Juddmonte’s Mandaloun has not been ranked since finishing ninth in the Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 26. Prior to that, he won the Louisiana Stakes (G3) on February 26. January 22 at Fair Grounds & Slots in his 4-year-old debut for coach Brad Cox.
Last year at the age of 3, the son of Into Mischief scored four stake wins, two wins by elimination, including the Derby, for which he was eliminated by trained Bob Baffert Medina Spirit for the continued presence of betamethasone is prohibited.
According to Churchill Downs, Americanrevolution , The Last Samurai Warrior , Authority and Title is ready are other early contenders for the 1/8 mile, “Win and You’re In” challenge race for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) this fall at Keeneland. Entry is June 29.
Trainer Todd Pletcher says China Horse Club and WinStar Ranch 1st winner Americanrevolution should improve his fourth place finish to win the stable Move one for the last time on June 4th Shares Blame at Churchill Downs.
“It could have been a better race than it looked on paper. He was pretty wide on both turns – in terms of form, it came back solid,” Pletcher said. “I think he’s dealt with all the worst of it from layoffs and late schedule adjustments. He should be ready to move forward.”
The $350,000 Fleur de Lis (G2) stake for older horses and mares and the $350,000 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T), an open race for older mares, are the richest races of the bunch. race support in the program. Fleur de Lis is expected to be led by Pauline’s Pearl and Shed mosthedevil and Wise Dan’s Redemption , Cavalry charges and Somelikeithotbrown based on the probable launch released by Churchill Downs assistant racing secretary and equity coordinator Dan Bork. Fleur de Lis Stadium is at 1 1/8 mile on the ground, and Wise Dan is expected at 1/16 mile on grass.
Churchill Downs has not run on its turf, replaced last year and was introduced to race this spring, since June 10 when the track announced June 11 of the suspension of grass racing in more than two weeks, following a horse fatality on June 10 during a grass race. . The course needs time to develop its root system and become stronger, according to a statement from Churchill Downs president Mike Anderson.
A Friday statement from Churchill Downs said that next weekend’s betting events will be conducted in lanes 1 and 2 of the pitch.
After Stephen Foster Day, Churchill Downs closes the spring with a meetup with $160,000 Maxfield Overnight Stakes and Anchorage Overnight Stakes on July 3 before hosting $175,000 Bashford Manor Stakes, $175,000 Debutante Stakes, and $175,000 Hanshin do JRA presented on July 4.
Bashford Manor and Debutante is a six-stage race for 2-year-olds with Debutante limited to filling. And the winner is , Fit to fly ; Mr. Gordy and Simply super are possible starters for Bashford Manor, while Crackalacking , Dame crooked , Motown Mischief and Summer Promise is expected to top Debutante.
