GI Florida Derby hero Tappan Street (Into Mischief) has emerged from his Saturday exploits in good order, but his trainer revealed that a travel itinerary has not yet been decided for the trip north to the Twin Spires.
The son of Into Mischief got the best of GII Fountain of Youth victor Sovereignty (Into Mischief) to claim his 100 points to the first Saturday in May, and the aforementioned runner-up also secured a berth into the race with 50. Tappan Street currently sits in third with 110 and is tied with Sovereignty by overall point count.
“He's great. He looked really good this morning. We shipped him back last night to Payson. He looked great this morning. We're very happy,” said trainer Brad Cox.
“We're not sure when we're shipping to Kentucky. They're going to have some wet weather throughout the week, so it might be the first part of next week before he gets there.”
Gulfstream Oaks Heroine Five G Knows Her Kentucky Plans
With a 2 1/4-length victory Saturday in the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks under her belt, Five G (Vekoma) will remain in Florida for the immediate future before making her next start in the May 2 GI Kentucky Oaks.
The Gatsas Stables homebred–who carries the same silks as her sire did in his racing career–has come out of her effort well and will remain in Florida for several weeks before shipping up for the big dance.
“We are over the top. She ran a big race, for sure. We were thrilled to be there and see it,” [owner] Mike Gatsas said. “[Trainer] George [Weaver] called me this morning and said that she ate up last night and came out of the stall fine, and everything looked good.”
“She'll stay with George for a while and then head over there in a couple weeks, three weeks, something like that. We're looking forward to getting to Kentucky.”
The New York-bred earned 100 points to the Oaks, and currently sits in third with 125 total. Runner-up Anna's Promise (Promises Fulfilled), a former $50,000 claimer two starts prior, garnered 50 points to sit in 13th and is also under consideration for the GI Kentucky Oaks.
“We got some points, so we'll see what happens,” trainer Carlos David said.
Saturday's GII Fantasy Stakes victress 'TDN Rising Star' Quietside (Malibu Moon) currently leads the pack with 168 as undefeated Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro) sits in second with 145 after her win in the GII Fair Grounds Oaks Mar. 22.
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