Arrogate and Gun Runner in fine form for key Del Mar workouts
Kentucky Derby winner stays in training after stomach ulcer diagnosis
Arrogate and Gun Runner, the leading contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar, have both posted serious workouts ahead of their scheduled meeting at Del Mar on November 4.
Both horses were in action at Santa Anita on Monday morning, when Arrogate – still the highest-rated in the world – went six furlongs in 1m13.20s under Rafael Bejarano.
"We let him do a little bit more today,” said trainer Bob Baffert, speaking to the Daily Racing Form.
"I like the way he’s coming into it. He looked pretty happy coming off the track."
Gun Runner, runner-up to Arrogate in the Dubai World Cup, was promoted to Classic favouritism after winning the Grade 1 Woodward by more than ten lengths.
Working with stablemate Gettysburg, he went 5f in 1m12.80s at Santa Anita on Monday under big-race rider Florent Geroux.
"I thought he worked great," said trainer Steve Asmussen.
"We're obviously very excited about the position we're in with him. He’s right where I want him to be."
Shock ten-length Canadian International winner Bullards Alley is a possible runner in the Breeders' Cup Turf, according to trainer Tim Glyshaw, who also has recent Keeneland Grade 2 winner Bucchero in the Turf Sprint.
Kentucky Derby winner stays in training
Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming is to stay in training as a four-year-old, it has been announced.
"The great news is we’ve been able to clear up the ulcers and he’s doing fantastic right now," said WinStar CEO Elliott Walder.
"It also explains a lot about his regression in form, and we are extremely excited about his racing potential in 2018. The sky is the limit."
Although all three winners of this year's Triple Crown races are currently sidelined – Preakness winner Cloud Computing with an ankle chip and Tapwrit, who won the Belmont, with a foot injury – they are all now expected to be racing next year.
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Published on 17 October 2017inInternational
Last updated 12:07, 17 October 2017
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