Florida Derby Could Be Next Target for Audible

WinStar, China Horse Club and SF Racing's GIII Holy Bull S. winner Audible (Into Mischief)'s next start could come in the $1 million GI Xpressbet.com Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park March 31, according to trainer Todd Pletcher.

“I think you have to leave all the options open and see how he trains,” trainer Todd Pletcher said Sunday afternoon. “Talking to [WinStar Farm's President, CEO and Racing Manager] Elliot [Walden] a little bit after the race back at the barn, we felt like the most likely thing we'd do is just train up to the Florida Derby, but we've got plenty of time to sort that out.”

Pletcher reported that he was pleased how the New York-bred exited his 5 1/2-length romp.

“He came out of the race very well. He seemed to be in good order this morning,” Pletcher said.

While making his stakes debut and first start around two turns, Audible stalked the early pace before taking over the lead on the far turn and drawing off to a convincing victory.

“It was very impressive. The (speed) figures obviously came back to support that,” Pletcher said. “I was just very, very pleased with his effort…We felt like we belonged in the race and we felt like he's been training well,” Pletcher said. “We thought he had a shot to win, but I didn't think he'd blow everybody away like that. I was happy to see it.”

 

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