$200,000 Baltimore-Washington International Turf Cup (G2) Quotes
$200,000 Baltimore-Washington International Turf Cup (G2) Quotes
Assistant trainer Dermot Magner (Projected, 1st; Catapult, 2nd): “Both horses ran a huge race. Both riders ran a very intelligent race. One had to win and one had to be second. We thought there would be a lot of speed so both riders broke and sat behind. [Jockey] Nik [Juarez] rode a very clever race. The horse will get a lot of confidence from the win. Fast fractions would obviously suit him pretty well and he finished strong.”
Jockey Nik Juarez (Projected): “I just saw [Xmas Sky] go to the front and it looked to me that it was a really fast horse and really hard to take back, so I was just letting the speed go on and keep my trip patient. When it was time to run, Projected really just kicked on. They just told me to ride the way I’m comfortable and try to save ground and take the shortest way home, and we did just that.
Margins: 1 ¼, nose, 1 ½.
