Irish trainer Dermot Weld said Bandua is “more likely than not†to run in the Belmont Stakes. Bandua is a Kentucky-bred son of The Factor owned by Calumet Farm. He has won both of his races, both at 1 1/4 miles on turf. “He’s a big horse, nearly 17 hands,†Weld said. “I see no reason why he wouldn’t go a mile and a half. He’s a very relaxed individual.†Weld said he wants to confirm transportation arrangements and a jockey assignment before fully committing to run. Weld won the 1990 Belmont with Go and Go. Weld also ran in the race in 1991 with Smooth Performance (8th) and in 1995 with Off’n’Away (6th).
With only two lifetime races I think it's asking a lot of horse to go 1 1/2 miles against top quality competition.
