'TDN Rising Star' Zozos (Munnings) returned to the work tab for the first time since his runner-up effort in the GII Louisiana Derby with a half-mile move in :48 flat (17/76) early Friday morning at Churchill Downs.
With exercise rider Kelvin Perez in the saddle, Zozos clocked an opening quarter-mile of :25 and completed the final quarter in :23, galloping out five furlongs in 1:00.80, according to Churchill Downs clocker John Nichols.
“It was a good first work back after the Louisiana Derby,” trainer Brad Cox said. “He came out of the race in great shape and I think got a lot out of finishing second. He really finished up well in today's work.”
Louisiana Derby runner-up Zozos headed back to the barn following his half-mile work in :48. Splits: 25/100.80. #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/aC7zSd0KzB
— Kevin Kerstein (@HorseRacingKK) April 8, 2022
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