Noted: April 12
– It’s a longshot, but Kentucky Derby winners Funny Cide and Giacomo could meet in the Alysheba Stakes on the Kentucky Oaks undercard. “That would be really kind of neat if both horses could make the race,” said Sackatoga managing partner Jack Knowlton. Trainer John Shirreffs downplayed the possibility, though, saying he only nominated Giacomo at the request of Churchill Downs. “I said I would, but I’m not sure whether the timing would work out for Giacomo.”
– Wild Fit is out of the Oaks. The filly came down with an infection last weekend and has been turned out at a farm for a couple of months to recover.
– Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Borrego has been retired following surgery to remove a bone chip in his right front ankle. He’ll stand at Wintergreen Stallion Station in 2007.
