Studlydoright Poised for Turf Debut in Laurel Futurity

Mens Grille Racing's Studlydoright, a stakes winner and Grade 3-placed performer, is set to make his turf debut in the prestigious $150,000 Laurel Futurity on Saturday. The 2-year-old colt by Nyquist has shown promise on the dirt, and his connections are eager to see how he fares on the grass in this competitive event.

A Promising Prospect Seeking Turf Success

Pedigree and Connections Suggest Turf Potential

Studlydoright's pedigree suggests he may thrive on the turf. By Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist, the colt is out of the mare Peach of a Gal, who made 13 of her 16 career starts on the grass, winning a stakes race and earning a Grade 3 placing. Trainer John 'Jerry' Robb has been eager to try Studlydoright on the turf, stating, "I know a lot of his family handles the turf well, so I was looking forward to getting him on the turf. I breezed him on it and he seemed to love it." With his strong turf-oriented pedigree and the trainer's confidence, Studlydoright could be poised for a breakthrough performance on the Laurel Park lawn.

Seeking Redemption After Tough Saratoga Outings

After three consecutive trips to Saratoga, where he became both a stakes winner and Grade 3-placed, Studlydoright is returning to his home course of Laurel Park, looking to resume his winning ways. The colt's most recent outing in the Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga was a disappointment, as he encountered trouble early and late, finishing seventh. Trainer Robb believes the colt's issues at the gate may have contributed to his subpar performance, noting, "Every single race he's hit the gate leaving there. He's a big horse and I just wonder if he's not standing square. All it takes is to be standing cockeyed a little bit and he'll hit it, as big as he is." With the move back to Laurel Park and the potential for a more favorable turf surface, Studlydoright will have the opportunity to bounce back and showcase his true talent.

Facing a Competitive Field in the Laurel Futurity

The $150,000 Laurel Futurity will feature a talented field of 2-year-olds, with nine of the 14 entrants coming off recent wins, six of which were recorded on the turf. Studlydoright's stablemate, Stormy Flight, owned by Mens Grille Racing and trained by Hamilton Smith, is one of those turf winners, having scored a four-length victory in his most recent start at Laurel Park. Other contenders include Soleil Volant, trained by Graham Motion, and Academy, also trained by Motion, both of whom have shown promise on the grass. With a competitive field and the potential for a wet turf course, the Laurel Futurity promises to be an exciting and unpredictable affair.

Studlydoright's Impressive Resume and Earning Potential

Despite his young age, Studlydoright has already amassed an impressive resume, with over $150,000 in career earnings from just four starts. The colt's bankroll is nearly double that of any of his rivals in the Laurel Futurity, with his nearest pursuer being the main-track-only entrant Reggie Runs Rogue, who has earned $87,000 from two wins. Studlydoright's ability to win on both sloppy and sealed tracks, as well as his strong turf pedigree, make him a versatile and intriguing prospect in this competitive event.