Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Animal Kingdom signaled his readiness for Saturday's Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes with a bullet half-mile work this morning in 47.76 under jockey John Velazquez. The move was the fastest of 32 at the distance over Belmont Park's main track, and owner Barry Irwin, Velazquez and trainer Graham Motion all said they were happpy with the way the colt is heading into his rematch with Preakness winner Shackleford.
the belmont distance fits animal kingdom perfect
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