Taj Mahal Looks to Step Up in Wood Memorial

Taj Mahal Looks to Step Up in Wood Memorial

Taj Mahal (Nyquist), two-for-two after winning the Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Feb. 21, is expected to make his next start in the Apr. 4 GII Wood Memorial, Tom Ryan of co-owner SF Racing confirmed Sunday. “The notion is he'll take his shot in the Wood Memorial,” Ryan said. “He's done nothing wrong so far, and he's ran himself up the ladder while improving his numbers. He's got some nice time in between after his first two starts were close tog…

Taj Mahal, Red Zone Runner, Bravaro target Wood Memorial

The Grade 2, Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct is attracting a growing group of Kentucky Derby hopefuls, with undefeated Taj Mahal, dominant City of Brotherly Love winner Red Zone Runner and Fountain of Youth (G2) fourth-place finisher Bravaro all pointing to the nine-furlong test that awards 100-50-25-15-10 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs. Taj Mahal Tom Ryan of co-owner SF Racing confirmed Sunday morni…