Christophe Clement, trainer of Joe
Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational winner Winchester
and third-place finisher Grassy, reported that both horses were doing
well Sunday morning.
“Everyone looks great,” said
Clement, who noted after Saturday’s race that the November 6 Breeders’ Cup Turf
would have to be taken into consideration for Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Firestone’s Winchester.
The 3-year-old Paddy O’Prado,
who ran second in the Turf Classic, his first effort against older horses, also
appeared well on Sunday.
“I’m blaming his loss on the fact
that Al [Stall] and I showed up a day late and both ran second,” joked trainer
Dale Romans of the travel delays both Paddy O’Prado and Blame experienced due
to stormy weather in the Northeast on Thursday and Friday. “Really, I was
pleased. I thought he ran very well and answered a lot of questions. I think a
lot of the naysayers will have to give him a little more respect now.”
Romans said he would discuss plans
with Jerry Crawford of Donegal Racing and that it was likely that Paddy O’Prado
would advance to the Breeders’ Cup Turf.