Schofield eyes first Everest ride as Tempted returns in Concorde Stakes

Jockey Chad Schofield is excited to ride Tempted in Saturday's Concorde Stakes, a key step toward his first Everest ride, with the mare favored at $1.85 in the $1 million race. Tempted, who finished second to Ka Ying Rising in last year's Everest, is the $9 favorite for the October 17 race and resumes following three straight wins for Schofield this season. The jockey notes her improved mental maturity as a four-year-old, making Saturday's run crucial for Godolphin's slot decision. Schofield also rides Oh Yes She Did in the Furious Stakes and Ceolwulf in the Chelmsford Stakes, while Beiwacht's Memsie win adds competition for the Everest slot.