Steel Monarch set to make his mark at the Breeders’ Cup
King of Steel Aims for Breeders’ Cup Glory
In a thrilling turn of events, King Of Steel is set to showcase his incredible prowess at the upcoming Breeders’ Cup. After his astounding victory in the Champion Stakes, all eyes are on this three-year-old wonder as he prepares to conquer Santa Anita Racetrack.
Owner Kia Joorabchian has confirmed that King Of Steel will likely be competing in the highly anticipated Breeders’ Cup Turf race. However, there remains a glimmer of possibility for him to participate in the Classic event as well.
The decision ultimately hinges on King Of Steel’s limited experience on dirt tracks compared to his remarkable performance on turf surfaces. The prevailing sentiment suggests that the 12-furlong turf event is currently favored due to its alignment with King Of Steel’s strengths and Roger Varian’s preference.
Joorabchian expressed confidence in their horse’s readiness for this prestigious competition after closely monitoring him throughout the week. In fact, regular communication with Varian only reinforced Joorabchian’s belief in King Of Steel’s impeccable form and condition following his previous triumph.
“Roger would always err on the side of caution,” Joorabchian mentioned during an interview with Nick Luck’s Daily Podcast on Friday. “But he’s very happy with him so he’s going to travel today to Santa Anita.”
While not ruling out any possibilities entirely, it seems increasingly likely that King Of Steel will grace the Turf race. The absence of his dirt track experience poses a potential challenge, especially considering the risk of debris flying into his face if he’s a tad slow to start. This factor further strengthens the inclination towards competing on turf.
Meanwhile, Frankie Dettori, King Of Steel’s esteemed jockey, has already arrived at Santa Anita and even shared an exciting video showcasing their preparations for this momentous event.
As racing enthusiasts eagerly await the Breeders’ Cup, all eyes will be fixed firmly upon King Of Steel as he aims to etch his name in history once again with another spectacular display of speed and skill.