Churchill Downs
Dazzling Gem candidate for Matt Winn Stakes
Kim Pratt Dazzling Gem could run next in the June 18 Matt Winn.
Dazzling Gem, a creditable third behind American Freedom in the Sir Barton Stakes on the Preakness undercard, could run next in the $100,000 Matt Winn on the big Stephen Foster Handicap night card June 18 at Churchill Downs, although trainer Brad Cox may want to go elsewhere.
Informed that Gun Runner, third in the Kentucky Derby, likely goes next in the Matt Winn, Cox said: “Ooh. Well, maybe we’ll wait for the Ohio Derby or Iowa Derby. We’ve got plenty of options.”
Dazzling Gem had been under consideration for both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness before having a difficult trip as the 2-1 second choice in the Sir Barton. The $500,000 Ohio Derby is on June 25, and the $250,000 Iowa Derby is on July 1.