Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer said that Point Piper and Cyrus Alexander, the first two finishers in the Grade 3 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs last Sunday, came out of the race in good shape and could make their next start in the Grade 2, $350,000 Kelso Handicap at Belmont Park on Oct. 8. “They are both doing well,” said Hollendorfer. “Point Piper will be pointed to the Kelso. We are also considering Cyrus Alexander for the race. It’s a one-turn mile, and I think it should suit both of them.” The Longacres Mile was the first graded-stakes win for Point Piper, who set a track record of 1.32.90 while easily beating his stablemate by 4 3/4 lengths and earning a career-best 103 Beyer Speed Figure. Hollendorfer wasn’t that excited about the time of the race, though. “On Mile Day, they usually soup up the track,” he said. “I was impressed with how he ran, though, and it has us thinking about the Breeders’ Cup Mile. Now that he’s a graded winner, he might be able to get into the race.” Point Piper was ridden by Mario Gutierrez, who this year has won with one-third of his mounts from Hollendorfer. He also has a $3.67 ROI while riding for the Hall of Fame conditioner. It was Gutierrez’s second win in the Mile, and both times he won the Kentucky Derby in the same year. His first win was in 2012 with Taylor Said. “He’s a good, young rider,” said Hollendorfer. “With support from Doug O’Neill and Mr. Reddam, he’s made a name for himself, and he’s at a point in his career where you can ride him in the big races. I had a horse in the race when he won his first Mile, and he was a little more nervous back then.” Gutierrez helped Point Piper’s cause in the Mile when he was very aggressive going into the first turn. Point Piper broke from post No. 8 and could have gotten hung out wide. Instead, Gutierrez forcefully moved him toward the rail, where he saved ground until Gutierrez wheeled him out at the top of the stretch. When he was clear, he exploded. According to trainer Chris Stenslie, O B Harbor, who finished third as the favorite, will be turned out for the year. It was his first loss as a 4-year-old. ◗ Fooled Again looks like a standout in a $10,000 claiming race for 3-year-olds and up going 6 1/2 furlongs that headlines Friday’s card. Trained by Jeff Metz, Fooled Again is coming off an easy 3 3/4-length win at the same price and distance July 22.