Exaggerator (Curlin) was upbeat when returning to the track at Pimlico Tuesday for the first time since his victory in last Saturday's GI Preakness S.
“We're really pleased with him,” said assistant trainer Julie Clark. “I was just talking to the groom and even after two races back-to-back it still doesn't look like he's lost any weight…He's doing great. It would be nice to have a little bit of a break from him sometimes because he's always on his toes and squealing around, but it's good to see.”
The GI Santa Anita Derby winner will go to the track Wednesday, walk Thursday, return to the track Friday and Saturday. He will ship to New York Sunday to prepare for the June 11 GI Belmont S.
“It's been pretty easy with this horse,” Clark said. “Often you have a little something, they're not eating or they seem down or there's something to worry about. With him there hasn't been so it takes a lot of pressure off and you can really just enjoy it for a change. So he's made it real easy on everyone.”
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