Sassy C W among Rivelli runners headed to Kentucky Downs
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Sassy C W, winner of last month’s Prairie Gold Lassie at Prairie Meadows and the Astoria in June at Saratoga, is being pointed for an upcoming stakes at Kentucky Downs, according to her trainer, Larry Rivelli.
The $1 million Untapable on Sept. 7 is the goal for the unbeaten daughter of Yaupon. It is for 2-year-old fillies at 6 1/2 furlongs on turf.
“We’re going to try her on the turf and see if she can stay undefeated,” said Rivelli.
Sassy C W worked five furlongs in a bullet 58.20 seconds Aug. 3 at Hawthorne as part of her prep work for the Untapable.
She races for the partnership of Patricia’s Hope and Carolyn Wilson.
Rivelli has invaded Prairie Meadows a handful of times this meet, and in May won the Goldfinch Stakes with Rich City Girl. She, too, is bound for Kentucky Downs.
Rivelli said Rich City Girl won over the course last year and is going back for the Grade 2, $2 million Music City for 3-year-old fillies at 6 1/2 furlongs Sept. 6.
Rivelli said Nobals also will likely make his next start at Kentucky Downs. The Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner of 2023 is a candidate for the Grade 2, $2 million Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint on Aug. 30.
Patricia’s Hope races Nobals and is a partner in Rich City Girl with Richard Ravin.
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