Napoleon Solo's First Post-Haskell Workout Signals Next Race Plans
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Napoleon Solo: Resuming Training Post-Haskell
Napoleon Solo, the esteemed victor of the Preakness Stakes, recently concluded his inaugural training session since his commendable second-place finish in the Haskell. This significant workout took place on Wednesday, marking a crucial step in his race preparation.
Workout Details at Saratoga
At the renowned Saratoga facility, the three-year-old son of Liam's Map demonstrated his prowess by completing a four-furlong breeze in an impressive 48.67 seconds. This performance positioned him as the 13th fastest among 52 participants at that distance, underscoring his continued athleticism.
Early Career Highlights and Preakness Triumph
Under the guidance of trainer Chad Summers, Napoleon Solo's career began with a bang, clinching victory in his two-year-old debut and the prestigious Champagne Stakes (G1) last year. His three-year-old campaign saw him secure the Preakness win, following initial fifth-place finishes in the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Wood Memorial (G2).
Potential Next Race Targets
Following his Haskell performance, trainer Summers indicated that the Travers (G1) or the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) are being considered as the next potential challenges for the talented colt, pointing towards an exciting future in top-tier races.
Additional Graded-Stakes Winners in Action
Beyond Napoleon Solo, Wednesday's training roster included five other graded-stakes winners who engaged in their respective workouts, signaling active preparation across the racing elite.
Sandman's Recent Efforts
Sandman, a Grade 1 winner from the 2025 Arkansas Derby, executed a four-furlong workout in 47.6 seconds at the Casse Training Center. This session was unique for its distance at the center, following an earlier workout eight days prior. His last competitive outing saw him finish sixth in the Razorback Handicap (G3).
Next's Extensive Training Regimen
Next, a three-time Grade 2 winner with victories in the 2024 and 2023 Brooklyn stakes and the 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, undertook a five-furlong workout in 1:02.2 at Turfway Park. This was his latest training after a previous five-furlong session 12 days earlier. His last race was the Breeders' Cup Classic, where he placed 14th.
Capture the Flag's Saratoga Workout
Capture the Flag, a Grade 2 winner of the 2025 Mac Diarmida, completed a four-furlong workout at Saratoga in 51.0 seconds. This marked his first training session since his recent race, where he finished sixth in an allowance event on turf.
Intricate Spirit's Post-Race Training
Intricate Spirit, who secured a Grade 3 win in the 2025 Futurity, recorded a four-furlong workout in 48.9 seconds at Saratoga. This quick session was his initial workout following his fifth-place finish in the Quick Call (G3).