While many trainers sent their horses to Churchill Downs, Graham Motion kept Irish War Cry home at Fair Hill until Monday. He sat down with Gary Quill to discuss that decision and much else.
In our latest weekend wrap, some stars return, up-and-comers rule the roost, and a quick look at handle.
Irish War Cry got back on the winning track yesterday in the Wood Memorial, which also secured him a berth in the Kentucky Derby.
Maryland-based Irish War Cry has been installed as the 7-2 third choice for Saturday’s Grade 2 Wood Memorial as he hopes to earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
New Jersey-bred Irish War Cry had his final breeze today in preparation for next week’s Grade 2 Wood Memorial.
In today’s Triple Crown update: El Areeb is off the trail, Irish War Cry is looking at New York, and Recruiting Ready may be Tesio-bound.
Midlantic Kentucky Derby hopefuls El Areeb and Irish War Cry had tough outings Saturday, both well-beaten as the favorite in major prep races.
Irish War Cry, the undefeated New Jersey-bred, will look to take another step towards the May 6 Kentucky Derby Saturday in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.
Sophomore Irish War Cry breezed a solid five furlongs yesterday, and trainer Graham Motion said he’s ready for next weekend’s Fountain of Youth.
A pair of Midlantic-breds — Irish War Cry (NJ) and Unique Bella (PA) — moved to the heads of their divisions with dominant weekend victories.