Storm Runner to Fountain of Youth

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Trainer Dale Romans continues to solidify plans for his Kentucky Derby hopefuls, saying Storm Runner and Free Drop Billy are his candidates for the next prep here, the March 3 Fountain of Youth.

“Storm Runner came out of his last race in great shape,” said Romans, referring to a Feb. 4 allowance win here over the highly regarded Mississippi.

The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth is expected to mark the seasonal debut of the reigning divisional champion, Good Magic.

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Romans said he intends to send Promises Fulfilled and Cove Blue to New York for the Gotham on March 10, the same day he could send Tiz Mischief to the Tampa Bay Derby. “I’m thinking hard about where [Tiz Mischief] will fit,” said Romans.

Seven Trumpets runs Monday in the Southwest at Oaklawn Park for Romans, while the next start remains undecided for Hollywood Star.