Warrior's Charge set to continue comeback in Razorback

NEW ORLEANS – Warrior’s Charge, going solo, worked a sharp half-mile in 49 seconds Wednesday at Fair Grounds as he prepares for a start Feb. 17 in the $500,000 Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park.

Warrior’s Charge set a strong pace and finished a close fourth in the Preakness last May, his stakes debut, but subsequently suffered a case of colic that led to a seven-month layoff. Warrior’s Charge returned to action Dec. 18 and aced a Fair Grounds second-level allowance test, comfortably seeing off Gun It, who’s among the entrants here Saturday in the Grade 3 Louisiana Stakes.

Trainer Brad Cox said Florida-bred Warrior’s Charge was considered for the Sunshine Millions Classic this Saturday at Gulfstream but that the Razorback “has been the goal since November or December.” Warrior’s Charge won a maiden race and a first-level allowance last season at Oaklawn.

“He’s doing extremely well since his first race back,” Cox said. “He runs well fresh, and we’re giving him plenty of time.”