June 17, 2008

Curlin may skip 2008 Breeders' Cup Classic

The Daily Racing Form reported Curlin is being considered for the prestigious Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe turf race in France in October.

Asmussen is still contemplating at least one turf workout at Churchill Downs, with a turf race on the weekend of July 12. Turf races slated for that weekend include the the Arlington Handicap at Arlington Park and the Man O'War Stakes at Belmont Park.

If that goes according to plan, Asmussen said Curlin could then run a major turf race in the US, potentially the Arlington Million on Aug. 9, followed by a trip for Longchamp in France for a prep race, followed by the Arc de Triomphe on Oct. 5.

No comments: