Charitable Man set for Belmont run
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William K. Warrens Charitable Man, impressive winner of the Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II), will make his next start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 6, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin confirmed May 20.
Charitable Man was one of the most promising 2-year-olds last year, breaking his maiden by 11 1/2 lengths and then winning Belmonts Futurity Stakes (gr. II) defeating Flying Pegasus and Friesan Fire. A saucer fracture to his shin, that required surgery, sidelined him for seven months. He returned in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), finishing seventh over the Polytrack, which McLaughlin said he didnt care for.
That race set him up for his 3 3/4-length score in the Peter Pan, in which he defeated the likes of Imperial Council and Hello Broadway. McLaughlin feels the son of Lemon Drop Kid is ready for a big effort in the Belmont.
Its not like a Derby fever situation or anything; were going to be 4-1 or less, McLaughlin said. He hasnt missed a day of training since hes started back. Hopefully he can duplicate his Peter Pan performance four weeks later in the Belmont Stakes. Hes just a neat horse and everything has gone right for us.
Hes three-for-three on the dirt and were really looking forward to the Belmont. The way were looking at it, theres no reason not to run. If Rachel Alexandra comes, its hard on her running three races in 37 days. Mine That Bird is a nice horse and hed probably be the favorite if Rachel Alexandra doesnt run, and wed be second choice. Our horse will get the mile and a half, hes doing great, and hes two-for-two at Belmont Park. So, we feel everything is in our favor going into the Belmont.
Other probables for the Belmont are Mine That Bird, Chocolate Candy, Dunkirk, Flying Private, Mr. Hot Stuff, Summer Bird, Miners Escape, and Luv Gov. A decision on Rachel Alexandra will likely be made next week.
William K. Warrens Charitable Man, impressive winner of the Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II), will make his next start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 6, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin confirmed May 20.
Charitable Man was one of the most promising 2-year-olds last year, breaking his maiden by 11 1/2 lengths and then winning Belmonts Futurity Stakes (gr. II) defeating Flying Pegasus and Friesan Fire. A saucer fracture to his shin, that required surgery, sidelined him for seven months. He returned in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), finishing seventh over the Polytrack, which McLaughlin said he didnt care for.
That race set him up for his 3 3/4-length score in the Peter Pan, in which he defeated the likes of Imperial Council and Hello Broadway. McLaughlin feels the son of Lemon Drop Kid is ready for a big effort in the Belmont.
Its not like a Derby fever situation or anything; were going to be 4-1 or less, McLaughlin said. He hasnt missed a day of training since hes started back. Hopefully he can duplicate his Peter Pan performance four weeks later in the Belmont Stakes. Hes just a neat horse and everything has gone right for us.
Hes three-for-three on the dirt and were really looking forward to the Belmont. The way were looking at it, theres no reason not to run. If Rachel Alexandra comes, its hard on her running three races in 37 days. Mine That Bird is a nice horse and hed probably be the favorite if Rachel Alexandra doesnt run, and wed be second choice. Our horse will get the mile and a half, hes doing great, and hes two-for-two at Belmont Park. So, we feel everything is in our favor going into the Belmont.
Other probables for the Belmont are Mine That Bird, Chocolate Candy, Dunkirk, Flying Private, Mr. Hot Stuff, Summer Bird, Miners Escape, and Luv Gov. A decision on Rachel Alexandra will likely be made next week.
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