Hot Rod Charlie had his penultimate workout this morning for the $6 million Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 6 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif., going seven furlongs under regular rider Flavien Prat in 1:26 and change, according to Doug O'Neill.
The son of Oxbow's time on Santa Anita's official work tab was 1:26.80.
“He galloped out good and we're feeling good,” said Santa Anita's leading trainer. “He'll ship Wednesday to Del Mar where he'll have his final work.”
With the likes of committed speedsters Medina Spirit, Knicks Go, and Art Collector pointing to the Classic, it could prove beneficial for Hot Rod Charlie's stalking style, although he has speed should he choose to use it early on.
“Today he sat off a workmate and there were a couple others out there from other barns, so he kind of sat in behind three horses, split 'em turning for home and finished up good,” O'Neill said. “He had a taste of what the Classic could look like.
“He's versatile, so we have options.”
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