Colebrook weighs Gotham Stakes as Knicks Go's next prep

Speaking from his winter base in Florida, trainer Ben Colebrook reported KRA Stud Farm's Grade 1 Breeders' Futurity winner Knicks Go, who finished fifth in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) last out, remains possible to make his next start in next Saturday's Gotham Stakes (G3).

"It's certainly a possibility that we enter for the Gotham," said Colebrook. "He's seemed to come out of the Sam F. Davis well. He's had one breeze since then that we were happy with and he's remained healthy. We're still trying to pick our spots and find our way to the Derby."

The Paynter colt broke his maiden in his debut last July at Ellis Park before going on to win the Breeders' Futurity (G1) at Keeneland at odds of 70-1. Knicks Go capped his juvenile season with a second-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, earning a 90 Beyer Speed Figure. 

Knicks Go kicked off his 3-year-old campaign on February 9 at Tampa Bay Downs with a fifth-place finish as the post-time favorite in the Sam F. Davis.

With 18 Kentucky Derby qualifying points to his credit, Knicks Go will looked to add to that total with the Gotham offering 50-20-10-5 qualifying points to the first four finishers.

Colebrook said the one-turn mile is appealing for his young charge.

"Obviously, cutting back to the mile [distance] for the Gotham could certainly work in his favor, but the race is also looking like it will come up real salty, so we'll weigh all of our options," said Colebrook.