After a disappointing winter campaign in Dubai, Asiatic Boy returned to the races in fine fettle with a strong second place effort in Saturday’s Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs. Macho Again upset the field with a strong rally from off-the-pace while favored Einstein encountered traffic trouble and finished third.
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Asiatic Boy was best of a four-way photo for the runner-up position and showed a much better turn of foot from off the pace for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. Assuming he has emerged from the race in good form, and with the general shallow nature of the older male division, Asiatic Boy’s presence could be felt later in the year.