Wed, 03/05/2025 - 14:28

Booth headed to Whitmore Stakes off big Beyer

Coady Media
Booth earned a meet-topping Beyer Speed Figure of 105 for his win in the Commodore Stakes.

HOT SPRINGS, ARK. – Booth, who earned a meet-best Beyer Speed Figure of 105 last out at Oaklawn, is being pointed to the track’s Grade 3 Whitmore Stakes, trainer Steve Asmussen said.

Booth won the Commodore, a new overnight stakes, in his most recent start in Hot Springs.

◗ Trainer D. Wayne Lukas said plans for recent 3-year-old allowance route winner Bestfriend Rocket are being discussed with owner Frank Fletcher. Lukas said he is still finalizing stakes plans for some of the other quality 3-year-olds he has in the barn this season at Oaklawn.

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