Mongolian Saturday seeking world validation in Hong Kong
Sprint
Mongolian Saturday didn’t face any international contenders
when taking the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Keeneland on October 31, but
will get the opportunity to prove his mettle on the world stage Sunday in the
Hong Kong Sprint (HK-G1) at Sha Tin. Also,
Able Friend will attempt to defend his title in the Hong Kong Mile (HK-G1).
Oaklawn Park has tabbed Pete Aiello to be the new race caller just a couple
days after announcing a search to replace Frank Mirahmadi, who resigned to share
calling duties at Santa Anita with Michael Wrona for the next few months
while that venue seeks to fill the spot left by Trevor Denman.
On closing day at Remington Park on Sunday,
the regally-bred Battle Tap steps up from a dominating maiden win at Churchill
Downs to contest the $250,000 Springboard Mile against 11 other juveniles.