Rip Van Winkle Odds 2009 Breeders' Cup: Trainer Aidan O’Brien said Thursday that he is pleased with the way the 3yo son of Galileo looked during his visit to the track. Rip Van Winkle, suffering from foot issues all year, cantered on the main track. Rip Van Winkle’s feet were affected by a severe infection last winter. Both front feet and the left rear had problems during the year.
This October the colt had issues in the right rear. However, O’Brien said the problems areas have r
esponded to treatment and Rip Van Winkle is ready to run this Saturday in the Classic. “What happened in the spring we couldn’t undo and the only way we could have was not to race this year,” O’Brien said. “The issue we had with him a week or two ago, was the last that we’ve had with him.”The 2009 Breeders' Cup Betting Odds makers at Sportsbook.com have Rip Van Winkle at 7-2 odds to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
“We’ll really look forward to the Breeders’ Cup Classic with him because he’s a horse that cruises and stays. His preparation was interrupted coming into this, and hopefully we’ll get a smooth run through to the Classic."
Murtagh said, “I think the Breeders’ Cup Classic will be the ideal race for Rip Van Winkle. He’ll love the track at Santa Anita, the distance is right, and he has the tactical speed to go round there.”
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