The historic Remsen Stakes (GII) at Aqueduct ranks as a unique race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Held over 1 1⁄8 miles, it is the longest juvenile race on the annual schedule, offering a stiff test of speed and stamina for up-and-coming classic contenders.
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EXPERT PICK: ZANDON
in the Remsen Stakes
The Chad Brown-trained Zandon is short on experience but long on potential. By young sire Upstart, the colt rolled home to a visually impressive sprint win and has trained well in the interim in advance of his route and graded stakes debut. He is the Expert Pick of the Week.
Kentucky Derby qualifying points will be up for grabs in Saturday’s $250,000 Remsen (GII) at Aqueduct, and impressive debut winner Zandon is the likely favorite among eight runners.
RECAP: CLASSIC CAUSEWAY IN THE KENTUCKY JOCKEY CLUB
Trainer Kenny McPeek had to scratch Tiz the Bomb, morning line favorite in the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (GII) because of a minor ailment, but Plan B worked out just fine as the McPeek-trained Smile Happy rolled to an eye-catching 3 ¼-length victory over 7-5 post time favorite Classic Causeway.