Constitutionlawyer, owned by West Paces Racing, Brown Road Racing, Adelphi Racing Club, Shelly Hume, and Russell Hume, is gearing up for the $150,000 Queens County, a nine-furlong race for 3-year-olds and up at Aqueduct Racetrack on December 31.
Trained by Ray Handal, the 4-year-old gelding, a son of Constitution, recently secured consecutive victories in optional claiming races at the Big A, showcasing a remarkable progression. His last win came in a one-mile contest where he displayed a determined performance, earning a career-high Beyer Speed Figure of 94.
Handal expresses confidence in Constitutionlawyer's mental and physical development, emphasizing his potential for further improvement. Having previously faced tough competition, including a race against Bright Future, who later won the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup, Constitutionlawyer boasts a promising 17-4-1-3 record with nearly $300,000 in earnings. Handal anticipates positive results in the upcoming nine-furlong test, emphasizing the horse's adaptability and his team's confidence in his abilities.