Casse Pair Points to KY Jockey Club

 

After John Oxley’s 2-year-old coupled entry of Sky Hero and Flashaway ran first and second in a 1 1/16-mile allowance optional claiming event at Churchill Downs on Saturday, trainer Mark Casse’s assistant and son Norman Casse weighed in on their performances and hinted where they may show up next.

 

“There were a few question marks with both of them,” Casse said. “We weren’t exactly sure how far Sky Hero wanted to go. We knew he was fast but he definitely proved he could go and handle that distance. On the other hand, we were really high on Skyway but sometimes it takes a race for these 2-year-olds to get used to the dirt after running on Polytrack.

 

“We were really happy with the way they both ran and think they can both move forward significantly after that race. I think they will both probably be pointed to the Kentucky Jockey Club.”

 

Also run at 1 1/16 miles, the $200,000-added Kentucky Jockey Club (GII) is the co-featured event with the $200,000-added Golden Rod (GII) for 2-year-old fillies on Stars of Tomorrow II day (Nov. 29).

 

The Casses teamed up with Oxley to take the 2013 edition of the Kentucky Jockey Club with Uncaptured.

 

Source: Churchill Downs Communications