Dual Eclipse winning trainer Brad Cox is drawing up intended targets for Flood Zone's (Frosted) next start after the colt took home the GIII Gotham Stakes at the Big A last weekend.
The trainer said that possibilities include the Mar. 29 running of the GI Florida Derby and also two races scheduled for Apr. 5–the GII Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct and the GII UAE Derby at Meydan.
Flood Zone stablemate and GI Florida Derby contender Tappan Street (Into Mischief) continues to tune up at Payson Park. Most recently, the GIII Holy Bull Stakes runner-up breezed a half-mile in :49.80.
“He's a very nice colt and continues to train forwardly for the Florida Derby,” Cox said. “The race will only be his third start, but he's shown a lot of natural talent in the morning and afternoon.”
🎙️@MaggieWolfndale shares her thoughts on Flood Zone's impressive Gotham Stakes win and what it could mean for his Kentucky Derby chances! Can he make a splash on the First Saturday in May? 👀 pic.twitter.com/CKdKAQN76i
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