Horse of the year Curlin most likely will run in Churchill Downs‘ June14 Stephen Foster Handicap, a $750,000, Grade I stakes. The son of Smart Strike, who is trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Robby Albarado of Louisville, finished last season by winning the $5million Breeders’ Cup Classic. He started his 4-year-old season with two wins in Dubai, including the $6million Dubai World Cup.
Owner Jess Jackson said the 11/8-mile Stephen Foster is the probable next start if the horse is fit.