10/23 (BEL): New York Bred Showcase Day

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

They scratched him out of the Pennsylvania Derby and said they were pointing to the Kelso, but then scratched him out of that. Obviously, I understand from an owner's perspective why you'd want to take the easy way out and run in this spot, but from my bankroll's perspective, it's annoying.

He had a hoof infection that kept affecting their preparation, plans and placement. Easy way out wasn't the issue. Kimmel thinks very highly of him and would loved to have been able to run in the bigger open spots. Especially after the frustrating 'lost all chance' first turn fiasco in the Travers.