Lazarus has thrived when able to get consistent racing in his five-start North American campaign. Photo / Ashlea Brennan
Champion trainer Jimmy Takter believes Lazarus may have something just as important as fitness and class on his side heading into tomorrow's US$430,000 Breeders Crown.
Lazarus has the perfect draw at barrier two with his only major concern being a recent cold that saw him miss his final lead-up race
at Yonkers two weeks ago, a race won effortlessly by his arch rival McWicked, who has barrier three tomorrow.
Takter admits Lazarus has thrived when able to get consistent racing in his five-start North American campaign, which has resulted in two wins and three seconds, the latest in the second fastest race mile in history three weeks ago.
But while a lead-up run would have suited Hall of Fame trainer Takter, he says he is going into the race at 3.45pm (NZ time) with a happy and more importantly sound horse.
"At this time of the season a lot of horses start to get a few little problems because they have had so much hard racing," says Takter.
