Brown contemplating Dunbar Road's best path to Breeders' Cup Distaff

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Trainer Chad Brown’s long-term goal with Dunbar Road is the Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Nov. 7 at Keeneland. What path he chooses to get here there remains an open question.

Brown was impressed with Dunbar Road’s three-length victory in Saturday’s Grade 2 Delaware Handicap at Delaware Park.

“Although it wasn’t the strongest field, I thought it was one of her best races the way she ran and really galloped under the wire with plenty in the tank,” Brown said. “This filly has continued to move forward.”

Dunbar Road is now 6 for 9, including a victory in the Grade 1 Alabama at Saratoga last summer. Brown’s options for Dunbar Road include the Grade 1 Personal Ensign at Saratoga on Aug. 1, the Grade 1 La Troienne at Churchill Downs on Sept. 5, and races like the Spinster at Keeneland and Beldame at Belmont, both fall races yet to be scheduled.

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“There’s options around,” Brown said. “She’s run well at all those tracks.”

Dunbar Road earned a 96 Beyer Speed Figure for her Delaware Handicap victory.