Knightsbridge, Napoleon Solo to Classic, Further Ado to Dirt Mile
Thoroughbred Daily News • • sports
Key Points:
- Trainers Bill Mott and Chad Summers confirmed that Knightsbridge, Sovereignty, and Napoleon Solo will run in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday, opting out of the Dirt Mile.
- Mott cited Godolphin's desire to win the Classic and the advantage of entering two horses as key reasons for choosing the Classic for Knightsbridge and Sovereignty.
- Napoleon Solo's connections decided to run him in the Classic to give the Preakness winner another chance at the 1 1/4-mile distance after his strong performance in the GI Travers Stakes.
- Junior Alvarado will ride Sovereignty, Luis Saez will ride Knightsbridge, and Napoleon Solo will wear the yellow saddle towel during the Classic.
- Spendthrift Farm's Further Ado will run in the Dirt Mile, with trainer Brad Cox believing it offers the colt the best chance to win.
