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Originally Posted by Cunningham Racing
Obviously Steve, you know I am a fan of this horse from our talks and us watching him train Derby week....I'd love to see him around for a long time because he is very talented. The question to me is - Where do you go now? It is such an awkward time of the year to be gearing up with a horse like this one is.....
The logical short-term goal has to be the $1 million Sunshine Millions Classic in January, where he'll likely face Lava Man and Brother Derek.....being a Florida-bred, thats where I'd point him, then I'd go to Dubai....the Donn is too close to the Sunshine Millions and Invasor will be there anyway....we'll see...
He could make a quick $4.2 million in his next two starts if he were to fire big and stay in good form.....that is intriguing enough to try with a gelding when he's going good - although he may not want to see Discreet Cat and Invasor in the desert  |
I definitely like the Sunshine Millions Classic, forgot he was eligible for that. He shouldn't have a problem with Brother Derek outside of California.
After that, I say skip Dubai and go to the New Orleans Handicap. That race will not be very strong and the $500,000 purse is perfect for a gelding to go after. He could run in the Donn in between if they wanted but I would look for an easier spot in between where he can pick up some easy cash and save his best for New Orleans.