Upon Remsen (G3) winner Morello's exit from consideration as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender due to a foot injury, grade 2-placed Pioneer of Medina moves into the 20th spot on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard and could be a contender for the classic May 7, bloodhorse.com reports.
Trainer Todd Pletcher told the publication Sunday morning that a final decision would be made following the colt's scheduled breeze Monday at Churchill Downs.
“(We) need to see the breeze tomorrow, but … he had a good gallop this morning,” Pletcher said. “(He) seems to be in good shape.”
The son of Pioneerof the Nile, owned by Sumaya U.S. Stable, has 25 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, garnered during the Fair Grounds meet, which includes a third in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) April 2 following his fourth in the Risen Star Stakes (G2) in February.
Pioneer of Medina has a 2-1-2 record from six career starts and $181,350 in earnings.
Morello was 15th on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with 50 points.
Read more at bloodhorse.com.
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