With the experience of the Kentucky Derby (G1) now two weeks in the rear-view
mirror, the pair of "Run for the Roses" participants trained by Mike Maker -- STATELY VICTOR
(Ghostzapper) and DEAN'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy) -- returned to serious training
on Saturday at Churchill Downs' Trackside Louisville training center.
Stately Victor, who finished eighth behind Super Saver (Maria's Mon) on Derby
Day, breezed five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 over the fast six-furlong oval under
exercise rider Derrick Smith. Dean's Kitten, who checked in 14th in the 20-horse
Derby field, logged a half-mile under Marvin Jiminez in :49 2/5.
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