Social Inclusion turns in three-furlong breeze

"We're going to breeze him again Saturday and by that time, we might know if

we're in the Derby or not," said Sanchez, noting that Social Inclusion would run

on the first leg of the Triple Crown if eligible. "But we're trying to find a

prep for the Preakness."

In any event, the first Saturday in May could still be on Social Inclusion's

calendar. The $75,000 Sir Bear, a one-mile stakes for three-year-olds at

Gulfstream on May 3, would be one option for a Preakness prep.

Social Inclusion debuted at Gulfstream on February 22, scoring a 7 1/2-length

victory in 1:09 1/5 for six furlongs. He followed up with a 10-length triumph on

March 12 while setting a track record for 1 1/16 miles (1:40.97). Favored at 9-5

in the Wood Memorial, the Kentucky-bred colt raced wide on the first turn before

getting the lead and tiring in deep stretch to finish third, beaten by a nose

for second and an automatic spot in the Derby field.

"The horse got a lot of experience. We had a lot of bad luck losing the Derby

spot by a nose," Sanchez said. "He's improving. What I saw this morning was

surprising. What we learned is the horse is improving every day with

experience."

Sanchez said Luis Contreras would retain the mount aboard Social Inclusion.

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