Clement makes Breeders' Cup plans for Yellow Agate, Pure Sensation

Trainer Christophe Clement was all smiles at his barn on Sunday morning after saddling a pair of stakes winners on yesterday's Super Saturday card at Belmont. Juvenile filly Yellow Agate took the Grade 1 Frizette and earned an all-fees-paid trip to next month's Grade 1 Breeder's Cup 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita, while 5-year-old gelding Pure Sensation following up three races later to win the inaugural running of the Belmont Turf Sprint.

Yellow Agate, a daughter of Gemologist, remained undefeated in her second start following her maiden debut on September 11, Clement said he was planning to enjoy her win for a day or two more before finalizing future plans after speaking with owners China Horse Club.

"Yellow Agate came out of her race in very good order," said Clement. "I'm happy with her this morning. I will speak with the owners and we'll make a decision by the end of the week. Of course, we'll keep the Breeders' Cup under strong consideration."

Patricia Generazio's Pure Sensation, who owns the six-furlong track record on the Widener turf course at Belmont for his performance in the Grade 3 Jaipur on June 11, returned to win the Turf Sprint by a head in his second start over the surface. Clement added that the Zensational gelding is possible to start in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.

"Pure Sensation came back a little stiff from his race but otherwise is in good order," said Clement. "We'll speak with Mr. and Mrs. Generazio and as long as the horse is doing well, I would say that the Breeders' Cup is very much in consideration.

Looking forward, Clement was expecting to enter 9-year-old New York-bred fan favorite Lubash on the October 22 Empire Showcase card, along with 3-year-old Governor Malibu. Juvenile filly Noble Ready, who was runner-up in the P.G. Johnson at Saratoga Race Course, would be under consideration for the $100,000 Chelsey Flower on October 30.

Source: NYRA Communications