Worth a Photo: Worth a Punt Schooling

Worth a Punt was happy to pause for a photo today in the Santa Anita paddock, showing off his lovely head -- and a sporty new clip job! He was schooling during the races in preparation for a start in Thursday's 4th race, a starter allowance at 1-1/16 miles on the all-weather track.

A 3-year-old Kentucky-bred son of Mutakddin, Worth a Punt was an impressive winner of his last race, a maiden claiming event at 1-1/16 miles over Santa Anita's all-weather track on Jan. 2. Worth a Punt is trained by Howard Zucker for owner Rachel Pagones and will be ridden by jockey Alex Solis.

Worth a Punt Schools in the Del Mar Paddock

I caught some video of a lovely two-year-old colt by the name of Worth a Punt, who was schooling in the Del Mar paddock this morning for trainer Howard Zucker. Worth a Punt is by Mutakddim, out of the Australian mare Finally. He will be making his second career start for owner Rachel Pagones in the 4th race at Del Mar on Saturday, a six furlong Maiden Special Weight event for two-year-olds.

As Zucker explained, punt is the word for a wager in England, and this colt definitely looks like he's worth a punt. With his breeding, he also may be one to watch if he tries the turf.