Mongolian Saturday seeking world validation in Hong Kong Sprint

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).

Kentucky Derby hopeful and unbeaten dual Grade 2 victor Mohaymen is currently

training at Palm Meadows in South Florida as the Kiaran McLaughlin pupil readies

for the January 30 Holy Bull S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park.

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.

Dick Powell discusses his first foray into Standardbred ownership thanks to a

two-year-old filly nicknamed "Peaches."