Steve Asmussen looks set to make his sixth extension to GIII Chick Lang S. – and third in a row – Saturday in Pimlico with Cogburn (Not this time). Graduating in second place at Churchill Downs in September, he started his second season on a winning streak with a decisive option claimant score at Oaklawn on March 25. disappointed when protesting again. Whelen spring (Street Sense) for the last time at that location Bachelor S. April 30.
That Arkansas hybrid took five attempts to break his maidenhood, he finally did so in front of other locals in Hot Springs on March 26. He roamed the Rainbow. State-bred S. was there on April 9 and obtained his Bachelor’s degree just three weeks later.
Old house (Overanalyze) looks set to lift its record to a perfect four in this event. Earning his diploma in 11 and a half lengths at Delta Downs in January, the bay received a stipend there on March 4. He took his gig on the road and demonstrated that he can succeed at a top venue with a win at Keeneland’s Lafayette S April 8.
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