American Pharoah displays ‘very high energy’ in first
Saratoga gallop
Assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes and exercise rider Jorge Alvarez were
delighted with how
American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile) took to the Saratoga track on
Thursday, one day after shipping in from Del Mar.
In other news building up to Saturday’s Travers (G1):
Kiaran McLaughin, trainer of Frosted (Tapit), explains why the pace scenario
may not redound to Pharoah’s benefit.
Trainer Rick Violette is still trying to decide whether to run Upstart
(Flatter) in the “Midsummer Derby.”
Trainer Keith Desormeaux observes that
Texas Red (Afleet Alex) is blossoming ahead of the Travers.
Also, check out the blog for a more jocular look at
what it might take to beat the Triple Crown champion in the Travers.