Team Rich Strike is set to swing for the fence again.
Links to the 80-1 Kentucky Derby win presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) confirmed to BloodHorse October 23 that his 3-year-old son Keen Ice will take place on 5 November Longines Breeders ‘Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland.
“I just decided to run Richie in this year’s Breeders Cup Classic…” RED TR-Racing owner Rick Dawson noted via email. “We’re going up against the absolute best and older horses for a second time in the world. A big stage again for Richie, but we wouldn’t be running him if we weren’t confident that he was. He will succeed.”
Favorites for this year’s 1/4 mile event are Flight route undefeated son of Tapit who won the TVG Pacific Classic (G1) September 3 at Del Mar stretched 19 1/4 lengths while decelerating by racer Flavien Prat. Head to head is Pegasus World Cup Bets presented by 1 / ST BET (G1) winner Life is good who has won three in his past in a row including Woodward Stakes (G1) and Whitney Stakes (G1). Hot Rod Charlie who defeated Rich Strike by head after a fierce battle at Lukas Classic Stakes (G2) on October 1 at Churchill Downsare also aiming to start in the marquee race at the World Championships.
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