G2 Wood Memorial-winner Resilience under consideration for the G1 Belmont Stakes
At 0h02, on June 3, 2024 • By SARATOGA
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott said Grade 2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino-winner Resilience is possible to make his next start in the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on June 8 at Saratoga Race Course.
Owned by Emily Bushnell and Ric Waldman, the Into Mischief colt made the grade with a 2 1/4-length score over Society Man in the nine-furlong Wood Memorial to earn his way into the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Mott said he will make a final decision after Resilience works this weekend at Saratoga.
“We’ve got some discussions to have with the owners but we’re giving it strong consideration,” Mott said. “We’re going to work on the weekend and once he breezes we’ll know what we’re going to do.”
Resilience exited post 18-of-20 in the Derby and pounced from 5 1/4 lengths off the pace to be a half-length off the lead at the three-quarters call, but faded in the stretch and was defeated 7 3/4 lengths by the victorious Mystik Dan.
