It looks like the field for this year?s Breeders? Cup Sprint will become increasingly transparent by the end of the weekend. The three most influential prep races for the division are all scheduled for this Saturday ? the Vosburgh (gr. I), the Ancient Title (gr. I), and the Phoenix Breeders? Cup (gr. 3).
However, sources have stipulated that Discreet Cat is under consideration for the Sprint, which will surely affect the size and makeup of the starting lineup. The undefeated and virtually untested 3-year-old has been touted as one of the fastest horses on the planet.
Henny Hughes, the front running 3-year-old sprinter and reigning Breeders' Cup Sprint champion Silver Train will be featured in the Vosburgh. The field is also expected to include potential Sprint candidates War Front and Attila's Storm.
Most racing observers would love to see Discreet Cat face Bernardini in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic. But since Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum owns both horses, the meeting is unlikely to happen. His son, Sheikh Rashid owns Henny Hughes, which will undoubtedly bring Discreet Cat?s participation in the Sprint even more into question.
There is still no firm decision regarding Discreet Cat's next race, and it doesn?t seem likely that there will be an answer after Bernardini runs.
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However, sources have stipulated that Discreet Cat is under consideration for the Sprint, which will surely affect the size and makeup of the starting lineup. The undefeated and virtually untested 3-year-old has been touted as one of the fastest horses on the planet.
Henny Hughes, the front running 3-year-old sprinter and reigning Breeders' Cup Sprint champion Silver Train will be featured in the Vosburgh. The field is also expected to include potential Sprint candidates War Front and Attila's Storm.
Most racing observers would love to see Discreet Cat face Bernardini in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic. But since Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum owns both horses, the meeting is unlikely to happen. His son, Sheikh Rashid owns Henny Hughes, which will undoubtedly bring Discreet Cat?s participation in the Sprint even more into question.
There is still no firm decision regarding Discreet Cat's next race, and it doesn?t seem likely that there will be an answer after Bernardini runs.
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