Bitumen Fine after Sanford Win

Joseph Sutton's Bitumen (Mineshaft) came out of his victory in Saturday's GIII Sanford S. in fine shape, according to trainer Eddie Kenneally.

“He's good,” said Kenneally. “He ran a big race, but he seems fine. No issues.”

Bitumen was tabbed a 'TDN Rising Star' after his front-running debut win at Churchill Downs June 30, but the dark bay came from off the pace in the Sanford.

“He had a different setup from his first race, but he overcame it and just showed some class and got it done,” added Kenneally.

Kenneally said the juvenile will now be aimed at the Sept. 5 GI Hopeful S.