Nicanor 4th At Belmont

Nicanor ran in the Sun Stakes on Thursday--the fourth race at Belmont. He finished fourth in what I thought was a very good race--certainly a very fast pace. He went for the lead early in a lightening fast first quarter, was steadied by his jock and then positioned perfectly to come down the stretch along the rail, which he did. He just ran out of gas.

He wore blinkers, which I think helped him a lot, and he seemed comfortable being held back at the start. Would he have run with the leaders and finished stronger if he had been let go from the beginning?

Hard to say, but I think the race showed that he has matured, and is learning to rate. He clearly likes the turf and this was a good showing in an impressive field.

Nice job Nicky!