Trainer Brad Cox sent out GI Kentucky Derby contender Final Gambit (Not This Time) and likely GI Longines Kentucky Oaks favorite Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro) for their latest breezes at Churchill Downs.
Juddmonte's Final Gambit, winner of the GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks, breezed five furlongs in 1:00.80 at 7:15 a.m. Godolphin's Good Cheer followed with a five-furlong move in 1:00.40 at 9 a.m. Both were piloted by Cox's exercise rider Edvin Vargas.
Final Gambit began his work at the 4 1/2-furlong pole, covering an opening quarter-mile in :25.40. He galloped out six furlongs in 1:13.60 and seven furlongs in 1:27, according to Churchill Downs clocker John Nichols.
Good Cheer went a touch quicker early, setting an opening quarter in :24.60. She galloped out six furlongs in 1:13.60 and 1:27.60 for seven furlongs.
Cox, who was on-site for both moves, was set to fly to Payson Park, where GI Florida Derby winner Tappan Street (Into Mischief) is slated to work later this week.
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