The Tabulator pointing for Iroquois Stakes

The Tabulator won his career debut over Arlington’s Polytrack by more than nine lengths before capturing the $85,000 Prairie Gold Juvenile by 2 1/4 lengths over dirt on July 28, but rather than point to the Arlington-Washington Futurity, trainer Larry Rivelli said he will aim The Tabulator at the $150,000 Iroquois on Sept. 16 at Churchill Downs.

“I think he likes dirt better,” said Rivelli. “He really didn’t beat much first time out. If he wins the Iroquois, I can take him either to the Breeders’ Cup [Juvenile] or the Delta Jackpot.”

The Tabulator is by Dialed In and out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Fly to the Stars. He was impressive enough at a sale of 2-year-olds in training that owner Carolyn Wilson paid $460,000 for him. The Tabulator won on the lead in his debut but stalked and pounced on odds-on favorite Mr. Jagermeister at Prairie Meadows, earning a 74 Beyer Speed Figure.

“He’s a super-nice horse,” Rivelli said. “So far, he’s done everything right.”