Sierra Leone works again, pointing toward Saudi Cup

Sierra Leone, the Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and finalist for the Eclipse Award in the 3-year-old male division, had his second work in a week on Sunday, going a half-mile in 50.60 seconds at Payson Park.

Brown said he has liked what he’s seen thus farm from Sierra Leone since he resumed training and is pointing the colt toward the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Feb. 22.

“He’s coming along. We’re trying to get him to the Saudi race; he’ll pick it up a little more next week,” Brown said. “He’s had two works now, he’s ready to do something a little more serious next week.”

On Jan. 5, Sierra Leone worked three furlongs in 37.80 seconds.

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