What are they doing with this horse?

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Girolamo to Vosburgh

Mettee confirmed that Girolamo would make his next start in the Grade 1 Vosburgh on Oct. 2.

Girolamo came off a 10-month layoff in the Grade 1 Forego, where he finished fifth, beaten just 4 1/2 lengths by Here Comes Ben.

On Sunday, Girolamo breezed four furlongs in 47.36 seconds over the Belmont main track in his first work back since that race.

“Shortening up to six furlongs should be good for him,” Mettee said.

Mettee said Regal Ransom, who worked four furlongs in 47.12 seconds on Sunday, is on target for the Kelso on Oct. 3. Regal Ransom could earn a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile with a good performance in that race. Godolphin is already pointing Gayego to that race.

Mettee said plans for Vineyard Haven are unclear though he would not run in the Vosburgh, a race to which he received an invitation.

I don't get why they think he needs to shorten up. The reason why he got tired in the Forego was because he hadn't run in 10 months, not because he can't go 7. He should be pointing for the Mile.........he's not a sprinter.