Supreme Aura likely for Risen Star, High North undecided
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NEW ORLEANS – Even after entering the race, the trainers of Risen Star entrants Supreme Aura and High North left the door open to opt for the Southwest Stakes on Feb. 19 at Oaklawn Park.
Trainer Mike Stidham said Monday it was very likely Supreme Aura would start in the Risen Star, and that he’d only consider entering the Southwest on Friday if the race were to be split into divisions. Either way, Supreme Aura will be trying two turns for the first time after two eye-catching sprint wins.
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High North, most recently fourth in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, is owned by Arkansan John Ed Anthony’s Shortleaf Stable, but trainer Brad Cox said Tuesday it had not yet been decided whether High North would race this weekend in New Orleans or Hot Springs.
High North worked a half-mile Monday at Fair Grounds in 48 seconds. Also on the work tab here were Risen Star entrants Principe Guilherme, who went a half in 51 seconds, and Snapper Sinclair, timed in 50 seconds for his half-mile. Monomoy Girl, the likely favorite for the Grade 2, $200,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes on Saturday, went a half-mile in a bullet 47.40 seconds.
