Lukas Double To Baltimore; McPeek Upbeat On Mystik Dan

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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed both Seize the Grey (Arrogate) and Just Steel (Justify) would go on to Baltimore with an eye on the GI Preakness S. after runs this past Saturday at Churchill Downs, the Maryland Jockey Club announced Monday. Seize the Grey won the GII Pat Day Mile S. while Just Steel wound up 17th in the GI Kentucky Derby.

“We'll bring both of ours,” Lukas confirmed to the Maryland Jockey Club media Monday. “We will be there Monday.”

Meanwhile, Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents), whose status for the Preakness is still unconfirmed, seemed to be on the rebound according to trainer Kenny McPeek.

“[He] ate up last night, which is a really good sign,” said McPeek. “… I'm big on that. I always believe the faster they eat, the faster they run. You've got to keep them in the feed tub. They need that energy.”

As for his colt's future plans, McPeek added: “We'll get him back to the track on Wednesday, probably give him a little jog a mile, gallop a mile, something simple. I'm encouraged. I'm going to talk to [owners] Lance [Gasaway] and Sharilyn [Gasaway]. No fast moves. We probably won't decide until the morning of entries. But the horse is doing fine and seems to be bright and happy.”

Mystik Dan will remain at Churchill Downs with McPeek until a final decision is made regarding his Preakness status.

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