Baffert Considers Sprint
Trainer Bob Baffert is considering the Breeders’ Cup Sprint for Roman Ruler (Daily Racing Form):
“He worked good enough today where I would seriously consider the Sprint,” said Baffert. “The problem I have with the Classic is that he’s not mature enough to run with the older horses. He’s got brilliant speed. He’s not as quick away from the blocks, but he has speed.”
Roman Ruler last started in the Goodwood, where he finished second to likely Classic favorite Rock Hard Ten after setting the pace. Not a bad performance for a three-year-old — if that race didn’t take too much out of him, I could easily see Roman Ruler as the one most likely end Lost in the Fog’s winning streak.
