Saratoga: Morning Report with Donk, Wilkes, Ward, Leparoux

Horse Racing Nation's Andrew Capone is hitting the backside all summer to talk to connections at Saratoga.

In Friday's report, he talks to trainers David Donk, Ian Wilkes and Wesley Ward. He also catches up with jockey Julien Leparoux.

David Donk discusses Yes and Yes, who runs in Friday's Forbidden Apple (G3), the ninth race on the card. Donk also reflects upon his 2-year-olds, as well as his routine of splitting his string between Saratoga and Belmont.

Ian Wilkes and Julien Leparoux both talk about Mira Mission, who they team up with for the Forbidden Apple. Mira Mission, making his first start since finishing second by a neck in the Turf Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 7, is the 7-2 second choice. Wilkes also discusses summer plans for Regret Stakes (G3) winner Walkathon.

Andrew also catches up with trainer Wesley Ward, who won the first 2-year-old race of the meet on Thursday with Half a Chance.