Brown maps out schedule for plethora of stakes runners

With one winner and a second-place finish from four starts on Saturday's card, reigning top Spa trainer Chad Brown kept pace by the end the day to remain tied atop the trainer standings with Todd Pletcher with 22 wins. Out of town at Arlington Park, however, Brown's outfit picked up a pair of Grade 1s with Beach Patrol capturing the Arlington Million and Dacita winning the Beverly D. 

"They [Dacita and Beach Patrol] were supposed to fly back today, but there were mechanical problems with the plane so they were grounded in Chicago," said Brown. "They each have come out of the race fine so far. When we get them back here and in their normal routine, we'll evaluate as they get back on the track and go from there. I'm not sure of where we might go next. I didn't look beyond this weekend of races for any of these horses."

With Beach Patrol Earning his first victory of the year in the Arlington Million, Brown was pleased the Lemon Drop Kid colt was finally able to get a clean trip to display his ability after starting the year with a fourth-place finish in the Grade 1 Gulfstream Park Handicap, a second in the Turf Classic at Churchill Downs in May, and a fourth-place finish in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan on June 10 at Belmont Park. Last out, he finished third in the United Nations on July 1 at Monmouth Park.

"He got a really good ride from Joel [Rosario] and a good trip," said Brown. "That's the trip we were looking for and he showed his heart and his fight in the lane like he always does."

The 4-year-old Irish-bred Off Limits came out of her half-length win for owner Martin S. Schwartz in Saturday's eighth race, a 1 1/16-mile allowance on the turf, in good shape and is likely to step up in competition next time out, said Brown.

"She really ran well," he said. "She's earned her spot in a graded stakes somewhere next time out. I'm not sure where or when yet, however."

Brown also reported that Juddmonte Farms' Time Test, who finished second in Saturday's Grade 1 Fourstardave, exited the race in fine order but his trainer added that he was still looking for more from the British-bred 5-year-old, who picked up his third consecutive second-place finish in a graded stakes since arriving from Europe.

"He got a good trip," said Brown. "I thought the winner ran terrific, but our horse was probably compromised by the ground. He didn't switch leads in the lane much like he did in his first start for me in the Fort Marcy on heavy turf and it's just not for him."

Lastly, Brown reported multiple graded stakes winner Timeline is doing well at Belmont Park and will likely point towards the Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby on September 23, while Cloud Computing remains possible for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers presented by NYRA Bets and Practical Joke is on target for the Grade 1, $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens.