LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With trainer Tom Amoss on hand to watch, Kentucky Oaks winner Serengeti Empress was sent through her final pre-race breeze toward the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, going a half-mile early Friday in 47.60 seconds at Churchill. Amoss was released Wednesday from a Louisville hospital following a five-day stay when suffering from complications of appendicitis. “I came out to the track this morning, but otherwise I’m totally taking it easy,” he said. “It’s been a pretty tough ordeal.” Amoss said he intends to make the trip to California, but if he isn’t up to it, “I don’t want people thinking I’m on my deathbed.” Serengeti Empress is booked on a Tuesday charter to California. Amoss said Flavien Prat has the ride for the Distaff. :: BREEDERS’ CUP 2019: See DRF’s special section with top contenders, odds, comments, and more