Social Inclusion at Gulfstream Park March 12 has owner Ron Sanchez excited about putting the unbeaten Pioneerof the Nile colt on a path for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
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Sanchez said March 13 that he and trainer Manny Azpurua are considering both the Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 29 at Gulfstream and the Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 5 for a next start. Both races carry 100 qualifying points to the winner for the May 3 Derby.
"Our original goal was the Preakness (gr. I), but now we are thinking about the Derby," said Sanchez, who owns Rontos Racing Stable. "The main goal is the Wood Memorial, but we may want to not travel and stay here for the Florida Derby. We