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October 27, 2025

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Breeders’ Cup 2025 Pre-entries Update

Sierra Leone goes for two Classics in a row. (Ernie Belmonte/Past The Wire)

Updates on works, videos and social media!

Compiled by Maribeth Kalinich from Breeders’ Cup and Keeneland Releases

It’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships week and the weekend saw a lot of activity and last minute works before shipping. Here are updates on contenders.

Classic

ANTIQUARIAN
Trainer: Todd Pletcher 
Jockey: TBD 
Set: None 
Friday Activity: Walked Saturday at Saratoga following 4f breeze in 48.67 Friday at Saratoga 
Planned Activity: Will ship to Del Mar Sunday. 
Saturday Activity: Shipping to Del Mar. Scheduled to travel by van from Saratoga Springs, New York to Newark International Airport in New Jersey for flight to San Diego.   
Planned Activity: Expected to go to the track for morning exercise. 

Quotes
“I don’t think he’s a particularly difficult horse to ride. I think he needs a strong rider. He’s tactical enough. He can use his speed to get a good position in the race and, but he can be one that you kind of got to pedal on a little bit, too.  

“If you saw his races in the Suburban and the Blame he was getting there. He just sort of ran out of time. It looked like in both of those races at the 16th pole that he was going to be beaten by several lengths, and then really accelerated the last 100 yards to almost get there. I think as he’s physically matured and mentally matured, he’s gotten better and better and perhaps a little easier to ride as well.” – Todd Pletcher. 

BAEZA
Trainer: John Shirreffs  
Jockey: Hector Berrios 
Friday activity: Worked 5f in 1:01.60 at Santa Anita Park 
Planned activity: Expected to arrive at Del Mar on Monday  

Quotes 
“He’s showed up every time we’ve asked him, and we couldn’t ask for a more appropriate trainer for a colt like this and trying to win a big race. We’re just going to go out there and try to enjoy it.” – Robert Clay of co-owner and breeder Grandview Equine.  

C R K Stable and Grandview Equine’s Baeza had big shoes to fill when stepping onto the track in December 2024. His half-brothers Mage and Dornoch both won Triple Crown races in 2023 and 2024, respectively, and if his accomplished family didn’t create a buzz around the son of McKinzie, his $1.2 million price tag would.  

“He’s always had class,” Clay said. “He was a nice foal, but he was always a little bit behind. He’s a couple months younger than some of these others, and as he’s matured, he’s gotten better with every month that goes by. He was always a class act. Of the three colts, he has more of a classic look. I think he’ll go all day; we’re just hoping we can hang in there with these really spectacular colts this year.”  

Fast forward to the fall of his sophomore campaign, and Baeza has risen to the task, adding another Grade 1 coup to his family’s ledger when taking the Pennsylvania Derby in September at Parx Racing.  

“That was huge,” Clay said. “It established his three-year-old credibility and got him in the column of stallion prospect. He’s improved after every run, and hopefully he improves off that one.” 

CONTRARY THINKING
Trainer: Chad Brown 
Jockey: Florent Geroux 
Set: Belmont Park 
Saturday activity: Easy day; had final breezes Saturday 
Planned activity: Expected to ship Monday from New York to California 

Quotes
“All good.” – Chad Brown 

FIERCENESS
Trainer: Todd Pletcher 
Jockey: John Velazquez 
Set: None 
Friday Activity: Walked Saturday following 4f breeze in 48 Friday at Saratoga 
Saturday Activity: Shipping to Del Mar. Scheduled to travel by van from Saratoga Springs, New York to Newark International Airport in New Jersey for flight to San Diego.   
Planned Activity: Expected to go to the track for morning exercise. 

Quotes
On his victory in the Pacific Classic: “I thought it was extremely impressive and he’s done that a few times in his career. He’s had races like the Florida Derby, where he ran a phenomenal race there. The Travers wasn’t as big a margin, but a super-big win there. Set a track record at Churchill. His resume has been sometimes a little bit inconsistent, but at the same time brilliant on many occasions.” — Todd Pletcher 

FOREVER YOUNG (JPN)
Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi 
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai 
Set: 8 a.m. 
Friday Activity: One and a half lap canter 
Saturday Activity: One and a half lap canter, schooled in the paddock 
Planned Activity: Breeze will be on Wednesday, Oct 29, probably his jockey will ride 

Quotes
“He has recovered well from his travel to Del Mar. He is in good form both mentally and physically. We appreciate all the support we are getting here as Yahagi Stable.” – a stable representative, Yukihiko Araki 

“He has grown up as he is 4yo. I have an impression that he is more consistent compared to before.” – stable representative Yukihiko Araki 

JOURNALISM
Trainer: Michael McCarthy 
Jockey: Jose Ortiz  
Set: 6:30 a.m. 
Friday Activity: Galloped 1m under Luis Cacares. 
Saturday Activity: Breezed 5f in 1:01 2/5 under his new jockey Jose Ortiz, who flew in from Kentucky Saturday evening – arriving around 1 a.m. – after riding at Keeneland. Ortiz returned to Kentucky to ride at Churchill Downs Sunday afternoon immediately after working the colt. Ortiz is replacing Umberto Rispoli. 
Planned Activity: Walk day following a timed workout.  

Quotes 
“It seems like he’s training as well as we could be asking for. Plenty of spacing between the Pacific Classic and the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Thought he had a very good summer here at Del Mar. Seems to be enjoying his time down here.” – Michael McCarthy 

On getting on the horse for the breeze, several days before the Classic: “It obviously helps, but he’s very straightforward. He did everything right. I didn’t try to test him or anything. We know he’s a nice horse. We’re just trying to get to know him a little bit. But he was very classy out there, as he’s always been.” – Jose Ortiz. 

What did you learn? “He’s a very classy horse. A beautiful mover. We went out there and did five eighths. I just let him stretch his legs and be happy. Michael (McCarthy) was very happy with the work. The horse is ready. He is very happy with what I did today.” – Jose Ortiz. 

The value of making the trip for the breeze: “I just get to know him a little bit better. I’ve seen the replays. I know the horse. I was going to get together with the team and see how would they like to do stuff, what position they would like to see him in. We go from there. Make a plan, and we go from there.” – Jose Ortiz. 

On having Ortiz on the colt for the breeze: “We just thought it was good for him to go ahead and sit on him, get a feel of him, kind of test drive a little bit. It’s not like it’s never been done before. So grateful that he was able to kind of take a race or two off today and come out here and help us out.” – Michael McCarthy 

“We were just looking for a maintenance work this morning. I think we got that accomplished. I loved the way he galloped out. Went from the wire to the seven-eighths and shading :11 and two. All good.” – Michael McCarthy 

MINDFRAME
Trainer: Todd Pletcher 
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.   
Set: None 
Friday Activity: Walked following 4f work in 49.88 Friday at Saratoga 
Saturday Activity: Shipping to Del Mar. Scheduled to travel by van from Saratoga Springs, NY. to Newark International Airport in New Jersey for flight to San Diego.   
Planned Activity: Expected to go to the track for morning exercise

Quotes
“We accomplished our first goal of the year, which was to win a Grade 1 and to show his versatility, He was able to do that going seven furlongs, and then come back and do it again, going a mile and an eighth. That, in itself, is pretty impressive. Now, hopefully, he can prove himself at a mile and a quarter. The one real chance he had at it before, he finished second in the Belmont and only the third start of his life. That gives us confidence that he’s capable.” – Todd Pletcher 

NEVADA BEACH
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Jockey: Mike Smith 
Friday Activity: Worked 6f in 1:12 1/5 at Santa Anita 
Saturday Activity: Shipped to Del Mar from Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Will jog at Del Mar, time TBA 

Quotes
“He went nice, he is not a great work horse, but he went well. He has never run against this kind of competition, but I have always been very high on him. I don’t think the distance is going to be a problem for him.” – Bob Baffert  

“He is a big, long-jumping horse. Yes, he is lightly raced, but he has run against some good horses. He is going to have to break, that is always important. We know how competitive this race is.” – Bob Baffert 

SIERRA LEONE
Trainer: Chad Brown 
Jockey: Flavien Prat 
Friday Activity: Worked 4f in 48 3/5, the 16th-fastest of 49 moves over Saratoga’s Oklahoma dirt 
Set: Saratoga 
Saturday activity: Easy day; had final breezes Saturday 
Planned activity: Expected to ship Monday from New York to California 

Quotes
“It was exceptional. He’s doing great and this work was as good or better than he’s worked all year. He’s coming into the race like last year—very well—and he’s been working great over the past few weeks. I didn’t think it was possible to build off the last two works, but he somehow managed to even work a touch better today. He’s really in good form.”  –  Chad Brown 

“All good.” – Chad Brown 

SOVEREIGNTY
Trainer: Bill Mott 
Jockey: Junior Alvarado 
Set: 7 a.m. 
Friday Activity: Galloped 1 1/2m with exercise rider Jimmy Quispe 
Saturday Activity: Galloped 1 1/2m with exercise rider Jimmy Quispe up, walked through the paddock 
Planned Activity: Will work 4f at 7 a.m. with assistant trainer Neil Poznansky up 

Quote 
“He is good. He was a little anxious the first day or two (after arriving from Saratoga Springs), wanting to get to the track. They get a little anxious early in the morning, wanting to go. Other than that, he is fine and he’s doing good around the barn. He will work Sunday or Monday. He was a little stronger today. He was pretty strong the second time by. He probably needed one of those.” – Bill Mott

(When it was suggested that Sovereignty would be a linebacker if he were a football player) “But he better be able to run like a halfback! He is a horse that has a lot of substance to him. There is nothing narrow about him. He will work Monday; we’re not looking to show him off. He has already done that. He generally wants to get to his exercise. He is certainly willing to go to the track; there is no hesitation. He likes to walk up there and get started. I don’t know if he could be better. Is he going to have to improve a little to beat the older horses? Maybe.” – Bill Mott 

Turf

AMILOC (GBR)

EL CORDOBES (GBR)

ETHICAL DIAMOND (IRE)

GOLD PHOENIX (IRE)
Trainer: Phil D’Amato 
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 1:01 on all-weather track at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Ships to Del Mar Monday 

Quotes
“He worked well, and everything went as planned.” – Phil D’Amato 

GOLIATH (FRA)

HILL ROAD

MINNIE HAUK (IRE)

RASHABAR (GBR)

REBEL RED

REBEL’S ROMANCE (GBR)

REDISTRICTING

SILAWI (GBR)

TAWNY PORT

WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (GBR)

Distaff

ALICE VERITE (JNP)

ARGINE (JPN)

CLICQUOT

DORTH VADER

DRY POWDER

GIN GIN 

GUN SONG

MAJESTIC OOPS

NITROGEN

REGALED

SARAWAK RIM (ARG)

SCOTTISH LASSIE

SCYLLA

SEISMIC BEAUTY

Sprint

AMERICAN STAGE (JPN)

BANISHING

BENTORANATO
Horse: Bentornato 
Trainer: Jose D’Angelo 
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. 
Saturday activity: Worked 4f in 49 2/5 at Keeneland out 5f in 1:02 4/5 
Planned Activity: Ships to Del Mar Monday 

Quotes
“I was looking for a nice easy workout. We were pushing him a little bit last week when he was working in company (5f in 1:00, best of 24 at the distance). We wanted to use this last workout to help. He’s ready.” – Jose D’Angelo 

A 25% ownership interest in Bentornato, a 4-year-old by Valiant Minister, will be offered at the second edition of the Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held in the Del Mar Paddock on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

DR. VENKMAN

IMAGINATION

KOPION

LOVESICK BLUES

MAD HOUSE

MULLIKIN

NAKATOMI
Trainer: Wesley Ward 
Set: Keeneland 
Saturday activity: Breezed 5f together in 1:01 3/5 
Planned activity: Ships Monday from Kentucky to California 

Quotes
“Whatchatalkinabout breezed (started) in front (of Nakatomi). They just clicked off around there and went home and everything went well. They finished up right together and everything was good.” – Wesley Ward 

PATRIOT SPIRIT

PURE MAGIC (JPN)

STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Trainer: Dan Blacker 
Saturday activity: Worked 4f in 49 at Santa Anita under assistant trainer Juan Landeros 
Planned Activity: Will walk his Santa Anita barn and then ship to Del Mar Monday after training 

Quotes 
“It was a good work. His last two or three works have been really good. He has good enthusiasm, good energy. That’s what I want to see. He did pick up some company today, which wasn’t ideal, but my assistant, Juan (Landerso), did a great job.” – Dan Blacker 

TAMARA

Mile

ALMEND ARES (GBR)

ARGINE (JPN)

BUCANERO FUERTE (IRE)

FORMIDABLE MAN
Trainer: Michael McCarthy 
Jockey: Jose Ortiz 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 59 4/5 at Del Mar with Luis Cacares  

Quotes
“I thought it was very, very good.” – Michael McCarthy 

GRAN ORIENTE (CHL)

JOHANNES
Trainer: Tim Yakteen 
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli 
Friday Activity: Worked 5f in 1:00 2/5 at Santa Anita Park 
Saturday Activity: Walk day following a 5f breeze in 1:00 2/5 Saturday at Santa Anita. 
Planned Activity: Scheduled to train Monday morning at Santa Anita and later ship to Del Mar.  

Quotes
“It was a straightforward drill. It was what we were looking for, basically a maintenance drill just to maintain his fitness. The horse is fit. He looked beautiful moving and came back in great shape. We were just looking for those green lights, they were all green, so it’s all good.” – Tim Yakteen 

“He’s obviously been a special horse for us. We’re looking forward to this coming up weekend. Things have been very smooth. As a trainer, uneventful is something that is comforting. Let’s keep it that way. We’re still a week out. It’s been good.” – Tim Yakteen. 

JONQUIL (GBR)

NOTABLE SPEECH (GBR)
Trainer: Charlie Appleby 
Jockey: William Buick 
Saturday activity: Arrived 4:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon, in quarantine 

ONE STRIPE (SAF)

PROGRAM TRADING (GBR)
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: 
Friday activity: Four furlongs in :49.40 under jockey Flavien Prat and in company with maiden winner Favorable Scenario.

Quotes
“The work was smooth — just a nice easy maintenance work,” Baldo Hernandez, assistant to trainer Chad Brown, said. “We are in good shape.”

QIRAT (GBR)

RHETORICAL

SAHLAN (FRA)

THE LION IN WINTER (IRE)

Filly & Mare Turf

BE YOUR BEST

BEDTIME STORY (IRE)

BELLEZZA

CINDERELLA’S DREAM (GBR)

DIAMOND RAIN (GBR)

GEZORA (FRA)

GIMME A NOTHER (SAF)

LA KIKA (PER)

MINNIE HAUK (IRE)

MISSION OF JOY
Trainer: Phil D’Amato 
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 1:00 1/5 on all-weather track at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Ships to Del Mar Monday 

Quotes
“She worked well, and everything went as planned.” – Phil D’Amato 

SEE THE FIRE (GBR)

SHE FEELS PRETTY

STELLIFY

VILLAGE VOICE

WAY TO BE MARIE

The Breeders’ Cup status is undecided for Way to Be Marie, who was pre-entered in the Maker’s Mark Filly and Mare Turf (G1) and is on the also-eligible list. Owned by Robert LaPenta and Madaket Stables, the 4-year-old daughter of Not This Time turned in a strong gallop.

“That was 100% perfect because we are not sure we will get into the Filly and Mare Turf,” assistant Brittney Atras, wife of trainer Rob Atras, said. “Nice big 2-mile gallop and finishing up the last three quarters. She is very fit.”

“She loves being at Keeneland,” Atras added. “From our barn she can look out to watch the horses across the way in the other barn. For her it is like summer camp. She likes Saratoga, too. Both have a nice outdoorsy feel. Keeneland has been a great place to get her ready for the Breeders’ Cup.”

Way to Be Marie is cataloged as a racing or broodmare prospect in Book 1 of Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 4. She is Hip 17.

Filly & Mare Sprint

FEE BLANCHE (JPN)

HAULIN ICE

HOPE ROAD

KOPION

MAJESTIC OOPS

PRAYING
Trainer: Robbie Medina 
Jockey: John Velazquez 
Saturday activity: Worked 4f in 48 1/5 at Keeneland at 6 a.m. over a fast track 
Planned Activity: Ship to Del Mar Monday 

Quotes
“She went very well. I had her in 47 and 4 and out in 1:00 and 4. She had some unexpected company.” – Robbie Medina, who arrives at Del Mar on Thursday 

RICHI (CHL)

SPLENDORA
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Jockey: Juan Hernandez 
Saturday activity: Worked 4f in 47 2/5 at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Will ship to Del Mar either Sunday or Monday 

Quotes
“She went easy and looked great. She has been easy all week.” – Bob Baffert 

SWEET AZTECA
Trainer: Richard Baltas 
Jockey: Juan Hernandez 
Set: 7:45 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 59 4/5 at Del Mar on her own with Jose Valdivia Jr. aboard 

Quotes 
“Nice and even and galloped out great in 1:11 and 4.” – Richard Baltas  

TAMARA

VAHVA

ZEITLOS

Turf Sprint

AG BULLET
Trainer: Richard Baltas 
Jockey: John Velazquez 
Set: 9:30 
Friday Activity: Worked on firm turf 4f in 50 3/5 at Del Mar with Jose Valdivia Jr. up. 

Quotes 
“A nice, easy breeze. I got her in 50 and 3 and she looked good doing it.” – Richard Baltas 

ARIZONA BLAZE (IRE)

BEAR RIVER

BRING THEBAND HOME (CAN)

BUCANERO FUERTE (IRE)

GOVERNOR SAM

INVINCIBLE PAPA (JPN)

KHAADEM (GBR)

MOTORIOUS (GBR)
Trainer: Phil D’Amato 
Jockey: Antonio Fresu 
Set: 7:15 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 1:01 1/5 on all-weather track at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Ship to Del Mar on Monday 

Quotes 
“He worked really well. It was nice and easy today, being six days out from the big race. It was an easy work on his own after what was his fast and heavy work last week. We were really happy with the way he went and today he looked beautiful on the training track. I just kept him going easy. He’s ready to go.” – Antonio Fresu 

NO NAY HUDSON (IRE)  
Trainer: Wesley Ward 
Jockey: TBD 
Set: Keeneland 
Saturday activity: Breezed 5f (turf) in 1:02.80 

Quote
“Good (work). “He had an excellent workout last week and repeated again this week. It’s a shame for Charlie O’Conner and his group of owners that are more excited for the Breeders’ Cup. We’re going to see what’s coming over from Europe and see if we can get in, because he is sitting on a big race, as well. 

“We’re going to have to make that decision (on whether to ship to Del Mar while on the Turf Sprint also-eligible list). There’s another race out there, but it’s not until the end of the month, so we would sit out there for three or four weeks. We’ll have to get together and see what we risk going out there and kind of seeing if there are other scratches. Everybody’s coming from all over the world to run in these races and things can happen with these horses. If this guy wasn’t doing as well as he is, we would look for another option, but he looks like he’d have a big chance.” – Wesley Ward 

REEF RUNNER

SHE’S QUALITY (IRE)

SHISOSPICY

Dirt Mile

CHANCER MCPATRICK

CITIZEN BULL
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Jockey: TBA 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 58 4/5 at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Will ship to Del Mar either Sunday or Monday 

Quotes 
“He went really well. He is a good worker; he loves to go out there and train. He is fast and he really likes Del Mar (has won four of six starts, including last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile).” – Bob Baffert 

DR. VENKMAN

DRY POWDER

FULL SERRANO

GOAL ORIENTED
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Jockey: TBA 
Saturday activity: Worked 4f in 47 2/5 at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Shipped to Del Mar Sunday night 

Quotes 
“He always works well; he is a good work horse. He was within himself and did it the right way, he was just cruising around there. It was nothing for him. He has been running against some good horses and has only had one easy race. That was the race at Churchill Downs (allowance on May 3). Then I threw him in the deep end of the pool (fourth in the G1 Preakness third in the G1 Haskell, third in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby) and he hung in there. I didn’t want to run him at a mile and a quarter. I think he will get the distance later on. I was surprised when he got beat at Parx; he looked like a winner turning for home. We are here, we don’t really have to ship. We went ahead and threw him in there. You never know. Crazy things happen in the Breeders’ Cup.” – Bob Baffert 

MYSTIK DAN

NYSOS
Trainer: Bob Baffert  
Jockey: Flavien Prat 
Saturday activity: Worked 6f in 1:11 at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Ships to Del Mar either Sunday or Monday 

Quotes
“Nysos was Nysos. When Nysos is on, Nysos is tough. I would have liked to have run him in the Classic, but, missing the Goodwood, I didn’t want to take a chance. I’ve got him going the right way. He is going to be really tough at the mile.” – Bob Baffert 

PATRIOT SPIRIT

TOUCH OF DESTINY (URU)
Trainer: Michael McCarthy 
Jockey: Luis Cacares 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 59 1/5 at Del Mar with his regular rider Luis Cacares 

Quotes 
“I thought he worked very well. We were looking for a little something today. He worked kind of an easy mile last week and came back and finished up full of run today. Very pleased with what we saw. Obviously, not sure of how Uruguay’s best stacks up with America’s, but we’re going to find out.” – Michael McCarthy 

TUMBARUMBA

Trainer: Brian Lynch 
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 59 2/5 at Churchill Downs in company with three-time winner Talbingo, the fastest of 67 at the distance. 
Planned Activity: Ship to Del Mar Monday 

Quotes 
“The work was perfect.” – Brian Lynch 

WHITE ABARRIO

WILL TAKE IT

Juvenile

BLACKOUT TIME

BRANT

CIVIL LIBERTY

COMPORT

DESERT GATE 
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Saturday activity: Declared out of the race 

Quotes 
“He is out. He got an infection on his hock, and we had to treat it with antiobotics. I wouldn’t be able to work him (on Sunday). He is going to be OK, but he is not going to run.” — Bob Baffert 

INTREPIDO

LITMUS TEST
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 1:00 1/5 at Santa Anita in company with Bottle of Rouge, who is running in the NetJets Juvenile Fillies. 
Planned Activity: Will ship to Del Mar either Sunday or Monday 

MR. A.P.

TED NOFFEY

Juvenile Fillies

BOTTLE OF ROUGE
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Jockey: Mike Smith 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 1:00 1/5 at Santa Anita 
Planned activity: Will ship to Del Mar either Sunday or Monday 

Quotes 
“She went really well. She worked with Litmus Test (running in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile). It was a good, steady little five-eighths.” – Bob Baffert 

EXPLORA
Trainer: Bob Baffert 
Jockey: Juan Hernandez 
Saturday activity: Worked 5f in 1:00 1/5 at Santa Anita 
Planned Activity: Shipped to Del Mar Sunday night 

Quotes 
“She went nice. She is a very classy filly, and she cruised around there by herself. I like the fact that she can go two turns. That is not going to be an issue for her, and she has speed if she wants to use it. She is not a one-dimensional horse.” – Bob Baffert 

IRON ORCHARD

LA VILLE LUMIERE

LA WALLY

MEANING

PERCY’S BAR

SUPER CORREDORA

TOMMY JO

Juvenile Turf 

ARDISIA (GBR)

ARGOS

BOTTAS

BRUSSELS (IRE)

GSTAAD (IRE)

HEEERE’S JOHNNY

HEY NAY NAY

HUMIDITY (GBR)

LET’S BE FRANK

NORTH COAST (IRE)

OUTFIELDER
Trainer: Wesley Ward 
Jockey: John Velazquez 
Set: Keeneland 
Saturday activity: Breezed 5f (turf) in 1:00 2/5 

Quotes 
“He looked really good. I told Johnny (Velazquez) ‘Look, he’s kind of a lazy horse. He’s a big colt; bit of a lazy guy.’ You wouldn’t notice that in his races because when he gets in with all the other horses in the gate, the gate opens, and he’s fired up. In the mornings, he is a real easygoing guy. I wanted to get him behind another horse, Monterey Bay, (and) broke him off about 10-15 lengths in front, so we’d have a target to look at, and Johnny was a bit surprised. But he worked really well. I was happy with him when he was stretching out to a mile.” 

STARK CONTRAST

STREET BEAST

TURF STAR

Juvenile Fillies Turf 

BALANTINA (IRE)

BRAVE DEB

FINAL ACCORD (CAN)

GROUND SUPPORT

IMAGINATIONTHELADY

INFINITE SKY

PACIFIC MISSION (GBR)

PRECISE (IRE)

QUEEN OF HAWAII (IRE)

SWITCH IN LOVE (JPN)

TIME TO DREAM 

TRUE LOVE (IRE)

ULTIMATE LOVE
Trainer: Mike Trombetta 
Jockey: John Velazquez 
Saturday activity: Worked 4f in 48 4/5 at Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland. 
Planned Activity: Ship to Del Mar Sunday 

Quotes 
“She worked well on the all-weather.” – Mike Trombetta who is scheduled to arrive at Del Mar later in week 

Juvenile Turf Sprint

ASPECT ISLAND (GBR)

BRUSSELS (IRE)

CY FAIR

HAVANA ANNA (IRE)

INTRICATE SPIRIT

LENNILU

MISSION CENTRAL (IRE)

OBLITERATION

OUTFIELDER

ROYAL TESTAMENT

SCHWARZENEGGER
Trainer: Wesley Ward 
Jockey: John Velazquez  
Set: Keeneland 
Saturday activity: Breezed 4f (turf) in 52.20  

Quote
“Pretty good (work). The course today has a little give in it. (He was) kind of kicking it up a little bit. I think when we get out to Del Mar, he’s really going to like it on the (firmer) turf. I kind of look at and see how he’s moving (instead of paying attention to the time). (Rider) Walter Rodriguez kind of sits right back against him the first part, to not let him get away from him; not letting him get too fast in the work right on top of the race, which he did a good job of doing that.” 

TRUE LOVE (IRE)

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