Nick Zito said Commentator, the winner of the Whitney Handicap and Massachusetts Handicap this year, will not race in this year's Breeders' Cup Classic and may not race again until next year.
"He had his first workout since the race on Monday," Zito said by phone from Saratoga, where Commentator worked a half-mile in 49.03 seconds. "He was supposed to work last Thursday, but he wasn't up to it. After talking to all the people who care for the horse, and who get on his back, like his exercise rider, Carlos Correa, I just don't think he's ready to travel." He added "I have to give him more time in between works. I think the best thing is to wait. If we can find something at the end of the year, fine. If not, we'll try to chase Kelso next year."
Commentator, 7, is a gelding who has been raced sparingly throughout his career. He has made just 20 starts, but has won 13 of them. He has made five starts this year, winning four, and raced just four times last year.
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