Frosted brought a class edge into Thursday’s Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (G2) at
Meydan and made it look easy, rolling to a five-length decision in
track-record time. Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and ridden by William Buick, who
also teamed up to capture the Firebreak (G3) with another Godolphin runner,
Confrontation, Frosted confirmed his status as a major contender for the $10
million Dubai World Cup (G1) on March 26. The 4-year-old Tapit colt, who
finished second to American Pharoah in the Belmont Stakes (G1), was making his
first appearance since a seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Last seen capturing the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2), Arlington Million (G1) hero
The Pizza Man will seek his second straight graded stakes victory on Saturday
when he lines up for the $350,000 Gulfstream Park Turf H. (G1). Listed as
the 4-5 morning line favorite versus seven rivals, The Pizza Man will be making
his 7-year-old debut for trainer Roger Brueggemann and the gelding picks up the
services of leading Gulfstream rider Javier Castellano.