Horse Racing
Preakness winner National Treasure has final workout for Belmont Stakes
2 minute read Updated: 3:45 PM CDTNEW YORK (AP) — Preakness winner National Treasure breezed five furlongs on Monday in his final workout for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes this weekend.
Working on the main track at Belmont Park with exercise rider Erick Garcia aboard, National Treasure was timed in 59.55 seconds and galloped out six furlongs in 1:11.20 and seven furlongs in 1:25.20. It was the second workout on the track for the Bob Baffert-trained colt, who also worked last Tuesday.
“He worked very well this morning,” said Jimmy Barnes, Baffert's top assistant. “It’s a big track and you can find yourself lost out there. Erick did an excellent job working him and now we’re just waiting for the race.”
National Treasure was fourth in the Santa Anita Derby before the Preakness on May 20.
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