Buddy's Saint - Derby Futures Prospect

2-year-old Buddy's Saint won the Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct this Saturday. This was just his 3rd career start and he recorded his 3rd career victory.

I realize that seeing a 2-year-old with some talent this time of year can give one delusions of grandeur, however after witnessing Buddy's Saint victory today it can make one a believer.

Buddy returned today just 3 weeks from posting an easy victory in the Grade II Nashua run at 1-mile. The fractions and final race time were impressive especially when considering the race surface was playing slower that day.

Today, 3 weeks later Buddy was asked to get 1 1/8th miles while facing the Champagne Stakes winner, Homeboykris. In the end Buddy coasted home with a very impressive victory.

In my book, a 2-year-old getting 1 1/8th miles in their 3rd career start speaks volumes. Add to this equation Buddy's Saint is bred for classic distances being out of Saint Liam (Saint Ballardo) and Tuzia (Blushing John).

I am not sure what Buddy's connections have in mind for his next start however considering that Buddy's Saint surely has talent and is well-bred, he has to be considered a horse with big possibilities right now.