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![]() ELMONT, N.Y. – Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito announced Wednesday afternoon that Robert V. LaPenta’s Ice Box, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, will skip the May 15 Preakness and await a possible start in the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 5.
“After talking to Mr. LaPenta, we concurred Ice Box’s race was tremendous, but we also knew that it was a tough race,” Zito said in a statement regarding the Grade 1 Florida Derby winner. “We feel we are better suited to wait and pass the Preakness and possibly go on to the Belmont, and hopefully things work out.” Zito said a Preakness decision for Jackson Bend, who was 12th in the Derby, would be forthcoming “Also, Jackson Bend, we have more evaluation to do, and will make a decision for the Preakness on Monday on his status as well,” said Zito of the colt, who is owned by LaPenta and Fred Brei.
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![]() It's seems I recall an interview with Zito on television a couple years ago when he said he treasures The Belmont more then any other race.
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![]() Zito is making the right move with Ice Box. He will win the Belmont handily if he is 100%
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![]() Absolutely
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![]() Don't know if Ice Box will get the same pace scenerio
Belmont doesn't seem to be a race for closers but maybe it won't matter
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![]() I think it is more about fresh legs for Zito. Also wouldn't at all be suprised if he puts a rabbit in the race.
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![]() 2nd race in a row he didn't change leads.
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