Big Plans for King Zachary

King Zachary | Sarah Andrew

Trainer Dale Romans is eyeing some of the top 3-year-old stakes races this summer for impressive GIII Matt Winn S. winner King Zachary (Curlin). The July 28 GII Jim Dandy S. at Saratoga and July 29 GI Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park are among the spots under consideration.

“We'll keep our options open for either spot and see what the field looks like,” Romans said. “This horse was really impressive last weekend in the Matt Winn. He's only going to get better as time goes on.”

The $550,000 KEESEP yearling, an optional claiming winner on GI Kentucky Derby day, is owned by Louisville-based attorney Tom Conway.

Romans added that the two-for-two Mr Freeze (To Honor and Serve), is aiming for the July 6 GIII Iowa Derby.

“This horse is the real deal,” Romans said. “He was a little late to come along but is proving to be a really nice horse.”

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