Successful Dan is successful in breaking Churchill track record

On a day where two stakes records were set, Successful Dan broke the Churchill Downs track record for 1-1/16 miles on the dirt in a running time of 1:41.04 in The Alysheba (GII). The previous record was 1:41.27 held by Limehouse.

Ridden by Julian Leparoux and trained by Charles Lopresti, Successful Dan wore down Fort Larned in deep stretch for the victory. “This is one of the best horses I’ve ridden so far in my career.” “I didn’t know if he (Successful Dan) could duplicate his race at Keeneland (on April 6). This race shows me he’s come back as the horse he was.” Successful Dan was injured and out for 4 months.

The winner paid 10.20. Fort Larned ran second with Mucho Macho Man third.