A flurry of late scratches for Saturday's Kentucky Derby (G1) has brought Mandarin Hero into the field for Japanese connections.
Saffie Joseph
A field of nine led by a pair from top American owner Ken Ramsey will run for the Gold Cup in Barbados on March 4
Multiple Canadian champion jockey has picked up the mount on Tallahatchiebridge, trained by Saffie Joseph, for the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
Barbados-born Joseph has been on the rise in the trainer ranks on the continent and his horses look to upend Pegasus favourite Cyberknife.
Florida invader Bluebirds Over remained undefeated in his Grey win and Renegade Rebel led a 1-2 Mark Casse finish in the Mazarine.
Barbadians Saffie Joseph, Jr. and Patrick Husbands joined forces at Woodbine June 26 to win the Ballade Stakes with champion Artie's Princess.
