By JEFFREY McMURRAY – 44 minutes ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Curlin is heading back to dirt for his next race — the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga — but his majority owner says that doesn't necessarily mean the turf experiment is over.
Jess Jackson announced Tuesday that the reigning Horse of the Year will next run in the $500,000 Grade I Woodward on Aug. 30.
Curlin made his turf debut last month, finishing second in the Man o' War Handicap at Belmont Park. Jackson said he considered sending Curlin out on another grass track for his next race but decided to keep the horse closer to home and on a more familiar surface — at least for now.
"We decided this is the best place to show his talent," Jackson said. "Race him in America. Race him on a surface he's already a champion, and put it in a historic venue where we can add to his legend."
Curlin has been training at Saratoga in upstate New York this summer.
Curlin to race next on dirt at Saratoga....
