OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Stronach Stables homebred Green Light Go resumed serious preparations for his next engagement, breezing a bullet five furlongs Wednesday over the Belmont training track in 59.22 seconds – the fastest of 18 works at the distance.
The Jimmy Jerkens-trained Hard Spun bay is targeting next Saturday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Carter Handicap presented by NYRA Bets going seven furlongs at Aqueduct. Unbeaten in two starts during his 5-year-old season, he captured the one-turn mile Stymie on February 26 after a nine-length optional-claiming romp on January 13 at the same track and distance.
“He went very well,” Jerkens said of the breeze. “The track wasn’t especially fast, but he did it well within himself. We’re ready to take a shot.”
Green Light Go boasts a consistent 13-5-3-1 record, which includes a graded stakes win at two in the Grade 2 Saratoga Special in August 2019.
Wednesday’s drill followed another bullet work on March 20, where Green Light Go went a half-mile in 46.42 seconds.
“He’s run about as often as they do nowadays,” Jerkens said. “We space his works out as he puts a lot into his training. He works a little less often but with more substance. With a long time in between starts, you have to ask them in the mornings so they can go over there and be fit enough.”
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Photo: Wearing Adena Springs silks a beaming Dylan Davis is guided by a groom atop Green Light Go who gives a little side eye after their 3 1/4 length victory in the Stymie. (Susie Raisher)
