Ewing pointing to Ozark Stakes for return

Unbeaten Grade 2 winner Ewing is working at Oaklawn in advance of the launch of his 3-year-old season.

Last year, the son of Knicks Go won a maiden special weight sprint at Saratoga by 12 lengths and came back to win the Saratoga Special at 6 1/2 furlongs in his most recent out Aug. 2.

Trainer Mark Casse said Ewing is being pointed to the $150,000 Ozark Stakes for 3-year-olds at six furlongs Feb. 16 at Oaklawn.

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“That’s what we’re going to aim for,” Casse said. “We’ll watch him run there and figure out how we stretch him out.

“I wouldn’t run a horse that’s never run long [in a route] off a long layoff. I plan to sprint him at least one time.”

Ewing was flattered over the weekend when Obliteration, runner-up in the Saratoga Special, dominated the Renaissance Stakes at Oaklawn. Obliteration earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 90.

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