Sole Volante Contender Profile

Take one glance at the pedigree of Sole Volante, and you’ll conclude—rightfully so—that’s he bred to excel on turf. But some horses defy their breeding, and with his victory in the Sam F. Davis (G3) and runner-up effort in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) on dirt at Tampa Bay Downs, Sole Volante is forging a different path than his ancestors.

PRO Sam F. Davis winner possesses a potent turn of foot.
CON Must rebound from uncharacteristic sixth in Belmont

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