Horsemen wondering if their 2-year-old can hold his own around two turns in stakes company can have their questions answered Friday night in the Remington Springboard Mile. Aside from offering black-type status and a $300,000 purse, the two-turn test at Remington Park will also provide 10-5-3-2-1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying points to the top 5 finishers, making it no surprise a dozen 2-year-olds were entered.
1. Coal Battle (10-1 morning-line odds): Has raced on dirt twice and won twice, but each time it was on a wet track. Will move up in the mud, but the distance could be problematic on a dry surface.
JOCKEY: Juan Vargas; TRAINER: Lonnie Briley
2. Blue Angel (15-1): Won his debut at Remington – on a sloppy track – but the time was woefully slow. Comes from top connections and an elite sire and would not be surprised if he turns in a big effort here.
JOCKEY: David Cabrera; TRAINER: Steve…
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