Patricia's Hope, Phil Sagan and Madaket Stables' Two Phil's, the runner-up in the Kentucky Derby (G1), is possible to return to Churchill Downs in June and compete in the $400,000 Matt Winn Stakes (G3), according to trainer Larry Rivelli.
Two Phil's returned to Rivelli's base at Hawthorne shortly after the Kentucky Derby on May 6. The son of Hard Spun led the field of 18 3-year-olds into the top of the lane in the “Run for the Roses” under jockey Jareth Loveberry but finished second, one length behind winner Mage.
Rivelli stated Two Phil's, who won the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park in his start prior to the Derby, could run in either the June 11 Matt Winn or Ohio Derby (G3) June 24 at Thistledown. The Matt Winn or Ohio Derby would be used as preps for the Haskell Stakes (GI) July 22 at Monmouth Park and Travers (G1) Aug. 26 at Saratoga.
Two Phil's also finished second in the Lecomte (G3) and third in the Risen Star (G2), both at Fair Grounds, on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
Nominations to the Matt Winn, which will be run the day after the Belmont Stakes (GI), close Saturday, June 3.
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