Remsen winner Dubyuhnell might return in Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Dubyuhnell, winner of the Grade 2 Remsen at Aqueduct on Dec. 3, returned to the work tab Tuesday, breezing a half-mile in 50.50 seconds at the Palm Meadows training center in South Florida.
While trainer Danny Gargan mentioned three potential spots for Dubyuhnell’s 3-year-old debut, he said is “leaning toward” the Grade 3, $250,000 Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 11. The other options are the Grade 3, $250,000 Withers at Aqueduct and the Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull at Gulfstream, both on Feb. 4.
“It’s not etched in stone, but I’m leaning toward the Sam Davis,” Gargan said.
The Sam Davis, run at 1 1/16 miles, offers its winner10 qualifying points to the Kentucky Derby. Gargan said he likes the timing of the Sam Davis to then run back in either the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct or Grade 1, $1 million Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. Both races are on April 8.
Of Tuesday’s work, Gargan said: “That’s his first work back. He was nice and relaxed. It was a controlled breeze. He looks good, he’s doing good.”
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