Del Mar

Abel Tasman, Mor Spirit getting time off

Jay Privman|Nov 15, 2017

Abel Tasman finishes second in the Breeders Cup Distaff

Debra A. Roma BC Distaff runner-up Abel Tasman (outside) is a top candidate for champion 3-year-old filly.

DEL MAR, Calif. – Abel Tasman, runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, and Mor Spirit, the Met Mile winner who disappointed in his comeback in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, both are getting some time off but are to remain in training next year, trainer Bob Baffert said.

Abel Tasman is getting a month off.

“I just want to freshen her up,” Baffert said.

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Abel Tasman is the likely champion of the 3-year-old filly division. Her major victories this year include the Kentucky Oaks, Acorn Stakes, and Coaching Club American Oaks. In addition to the Distaff, she was second in two other Grade 1 races, the Cotillion and Santa Anita Oaks.

Mor Spirit has been sent to Kentucky to refresh.

“I needed to kick him out on the farm for awhile, but he’ll come back,” Baffert said. “I think it’s mental with him.”

The Dirt Mile was the only start for Mor Spirit since his powerful victory in the Met Mile.

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