Clement Says All Options on the Table for Governor Malibu

Trainer Christophe Clement remained in good spirits with the effort put forth by 3-year-old New York-bred Governor Malibu despite falling short to finish second by three-quarters of a length in the Peter Pan. Now with one win and a second-place finish following disqualification by stewards in the Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park on April 9 at the 1-1/8 mile distance, Clement stated he will leave all options on the table for the son of Malibu Moon's next start.

"He ran very well, I would have loved for him to win but he ran a good race," he said. "He came back in good order. Unified ran a 96 Beyer [Speed Figure] which tells you Governor Malibu probably ran a 95 or 94 which would be the highest figure he's ever received so far. We're going to wait and see where we go next I'm not sure, but we'll see. He's going to be eligible for everything, meaning everything. The Belmont [Stakes], Easy Goer. We're just going to train him and let the horse tell us what's going on."

Clement also reported that Red Vine, who began his 2016 campaign with a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Grade 3 Westchester Stakes on May 7, is no longer under consideration for the Met Mile, but instead will remain in training and look to make a return later in the future.

"Red Vine came back a bit sore from his last race," added Clement.  "He's a bit better now, he's going to work next week on either Friday or Saturday and we'll make a plan after that. The Met Mile is out of the question. We just have to train him and we'll obviously run him if he's doing well."

Source: NYRA Communications