Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 8, 2018 Journalists Share Posted April 8, 2018 Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out his own graded stakes-winning pick three at Aqueduct Saturday, with a dazzling romp in the GI Carter H. by ‘TDN Rising Star’ Army Mule (Friesan Fire) and a breakthrough victory in the GII Wood Memorial by Vino Rosso (Curlin) sandwiching a rallying score in the GIII Bay Shore S. by National Flag (Speightstown). As of Sunday morning, Pletcher said he had not determined where Vino Rosso will train in the lead up to the Kentucky Derby but is considering taking the colt back to Palm Beach Downs, where he has trained since November. “We’ll make a final decision [Monday],” said Pletcher, who added that Vino Rosso will likely work twice prior to his next start in the Derby. Army Mule, who captured the Carter to remain undefeated in just three career starts, will be pointed to the GI Met Mile at Belmont June 9, according to Pletcher. The Carter also marked the 4-year-old’s stakes debut. “I had the chance to talk to Mr. [Vinnie] Viola [of co-owner St. Elias Stables] and it seems like the Met Mile will be the most likely target,” Pletcher said. Pletcher added that National Flag could make his next appearance in the GIII Pat Day Mile S. at Churchill Downs on the GI Kentucky Derby undercard. Wood Memorial runner-up Enticed (Medaglia d’Oro), meanwhile, is scheduled to return to Palm Meadows in South Florida to continue his preparations for the Derby, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said Sunday. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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