Trainer Dale Romans was initially upset that Dullahan was skipping The Preakness, as the colt was coming off a third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby and Romans felt the horse could make a push. With skipping the race however, it seems like Romans feels Dullahan will be more fresh than some of the other horses, giving the colt an advantage.
Belmont Stakes 2012: Dullahan Fresh To Make A Run
“I did want to run in the Preakness,” Romans told Marty McGree of The Racing Form Saturday morning at Churchill Downs. “But Jerry said no, and in hindsight, I think he made the right call. We’ve got a fresh horse for the Belmont, and I couldn’t be happier with how he’s doing.”
Dullahan is expected to be one of the top wagering choices for the Belmont right behind favorite I’ll Have Another.
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