Pure Sensation works for Grade 1 Jaipur

ELMONT, N.Y. – Pure Sensation won the Jaipur Stakes in 2016 when it was a Grade 3 stakes. Next Saturday, the now 9-year-old Pure Sensation will attempt to win the Jaipur in its second year as a Grade 1.

On Friday, Pure Sensation worked a half-mile over the inner turf course in 49.37 seconds, striding out nicely while working by himself.

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“I thought he worked great,” trainer Christophe Clement said. “I’m not worried about the work when I send him to turf. I’m more worried about him coming back to the barn. See how he comes out of it today and see how he is tomorrow morning. When he’s right, he’s an outstanding horse.”

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Pure Sensation has won 14 of 35 starts and just less than $2 million. He has run in three editions of the Jaipur, finishing fourth in 2017 and third in 2018, both times to now retired stablemate Disco Partner.

Clement also has taken over the training of Shekky Shebaz, third in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint when in the barn of Jason Servis. Clement said Shekky Shebaz also is under consideration for the Jaipur.

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Also working Friday for Clement was Decorated Invader, who went a half-mile in 50.39 over the Belmont turf. He went in company with Gufo, another 3-year-old stakes winner.

Decorated Invader figures to be favored in next Saturday’s $100,000 Pennine Ridge at Belmont. Gufo has three options for his next start, including the Pennine Ridge.