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Curlin confirmed for classic defense
Horse of the Year Curlin will seek a repeat victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), majority owner Jess Jackson confirmed on Tuesday.
Jackson firmed up plans a day after Curlin breezed for the second time over Santa Anita Park’s Pro-Ride surface. Curlin has never raced on a synthetic surface.
“Everything is a go. Curlin showed yesterday that he embraces [the surface],” Jackson said. “I’m very pleased that he is going to run, and look forward to the competition. I hope that it’s a full field.”
Tiznow is the only horse to win the Classic twice, scoring in America’s richest dirt race in 2000 and ’01.
Earlier on Tuesday, trainer Steve Asmussen said Curlin came out of Monday’s move without any signs of difficulty.
“He looks great,” Asmussen said shortly after 7 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, adding that Curlin walked in the stable area early Tuesday morning.
Breeders’ Cup Ltd. will announce pre-entries for all of the Breeders’ Cup World Championship races on Thursday.
Courtesy: www.thoroughbredtimes.com
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