3-year-old Encino, owned by Godolphin and trained by Brad Cox, won the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park, earning 20 Kentucky Derby qualifying points.

3-year-old Godolphin-owned Encino, trained by Brad Cox, won the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park, defeating heavy favorite Epic Ride. Encino earned 20 crucial qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby, with Epic Ride finishing second (10 points) and Blue Eyed George placing third (6 points). This victory improves Encino's lifetime earnings to $141,971. Trainer Cox may consider running Encino on dirt before the Kentucky Derby.

March 03, 2024
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