More to come soon.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Update!
Well quite a bit has happened since our last post. Fading Light won again at Arlington and has been retired and is being retrained by the girls to be a show horse. Kickin N Screamin also won another race at Arlington and was recently second at Kentucky Downs. Colonel Klink broke his maiden impressively but was sidelined after having surgery on his ankle and has just recently returned to training. Graphite Halo returned from New York and ran third last out at Turfway Park and will be pointed to a Spring campaign. Normanruth made a splashy debut at Keeneland last Friday, running a strong second in a madien special weight race going 7 furlongs. He earned an 84 Beyer for that effort. Cool Clue and Target Practice both had disappointing races on the polytrack but have trained well on the dirt and I am looking forward to racing them on that surface. Rochelle Rochelle has also been an underachiever but she has been running at distances short of her best and will make her turf debut November 1st at Churchill Downs. Mizz Liza hasnt been doing much since she got really sick after her first race. Big Shake ran a sneaky good 5th in his turf debut and will return on the 1st of November as well. Albin ran well all summer but never got over the hump in breaking his maiden.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Friday update
It has been a long time since we last updated the blog and there are a few changes. First we have launched www.chucksimonracing.com and this blog can be found there as well as a bunch of new things. We have had a few horses leave the stable and have greeted some of our new 2 year olds and well as moving a division to Arlington Park for the summer.
Comeback is making his comeback race on Sunday at Churchill Downs. This will be his first race after the ultimate equipment change (gelding) and he has been training really well. Jon Court will ride him from post position number four in the 10th race which is a maiden $30000 race going seven furlongs.
Fading Light took a tough beat yesterday in the finale at Arlington Park. She moved to the lead turning for home but got nailed right at the wire by the 6/5 favorite. It was a good effort on short rest for her and she seemed to come out of the race in good shape.
Operetta Italiano worked well this morning at Arlington Park after her unusual debut where the jockey simply fell off in the first turn. She went a half mile in 48 under a strong hold and looks like she is fine after the strange incident.
Colonel Klink worked a strong six furlongs in 112 at AP this morning also. We have been working on getting him to relax in the races and come from off the pace and he seems to be responding to a different type of training.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sugarland Star!
Yesterday morning Sugarland Star, Operetta Italiano and Shades of Hope all worked in company, going their first five eights. Sugarland Star was a few lengths behind the other two beginning the work. She moved up going into the far turn while taking dirt in her face. She angled in between the others when Shades of Hope who was on the outside drifted out a little and finished well to be on even terms with Operetta Italiano at the wire. Shades of Hope, who still acts a little green, was a length behind the others. All three galloped out well and cooled out in good order.
Carl S. worked as well as he ever has but took a bad step while galloping out and came out of the work with a fractured right cannon bone which will require surgery. This is a tough break as he seemed to be just coming into his own.
Allie Jane worked her first 1/4 and did great. She was timed in 25.4 and galloped out in 40. She looks really good while going fast.
Albin came out of his work on Friday in good shape and will have one more five furlong work on the 10th before his scheduled comeback race on the 15th at Keeneland.
Carl S. worked as well as he ever has but took a bad step while galloping out and came out of the work with a fractured right cannon bone which will require surgery. This is a tough break as he seemed to be just coming into his own.
Allie Jane worked her first 1/4 and did great. She was timed in 25.4 and galloped out in 40. She looks really good while going fast.
Albin came out of his work on Friday in good shape and will have one more five furlong work on the 10th before his scheduled comeback race on the 15th at Keeneland.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Update
With all the rain the past two days we have postponed the works till the weekend. If the track doesn't dry out enough at CDT to work we may ship some of the horses to Keeneland to work.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Todays works
Albin worked well over the polytrack at Keeneland this morning. He went a half mile in 51 under a good hold and the exercise rider reported that he had a lot of horse at the end of the work.
Richwood Silver went very well as usual, getting her half in 47.60 at CDT, which was the bullet work for the distance. She looks ready for next Friday night at Turfway.
Carl S. went a strong five furlongs in 101.20 at CDT which was also a bullet work. He galloped out well and blinkers seem to have sharpened his speed. His next race may also be next Friday at Turfway March 27.
Sugarland Star, Operetta Italiano and Shades of Hope worked four furlongs in company with Cherie, Ryan and Pat Johnson riding. Shades of Hope was on the rail, Sugarland Star in the middle and Operetta Italiano on the outside starting out. Cherie on Sugarland Star got hit in the face with a clod of dirt in the turn and couldn't see very well coming into the stretch and didn't ride much on the filly down the stretch. Operetta did well despite losing the ground on the turn and galloped out well and Shades of Hope showed improvement from last weeks work. Next week we will try to get them a work out of the gate.
Richwood Silver went very well as usual, getting her half in 47.60 at CDT, which was the bullet work for the distance. She looks ready for next Friday night at Turfway.
Carl S. went a strong five furlongs in 101.20 at CDT which was also a bullet work. He galloped out well and blinkers seem to have sharpened his speed. His next race may also be next Friday at Turfway March 27.
Sugarland Star, Operetta Italiano and Shades of Hope worked four furlongs in company with Cherie, Ryan and Pat Johnson riding. Shades of Hope was on the rail, Sugarland Star in the middle and Operetta Italiano on the outside starting out. Cherie on Sugarland Star got hit in the face with a clod of dirt in the turn and couldn't see very well coming into the stretch and didn't ride much on the filly down the stretch. Operetta did well despite losing the ground on the turn and galloped out well and Shades of Hope showed improvement from last weeks work. Next week we will try to get them a work out of the gate.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
MIA
I have been very busy and simply haven't had time to keep up lately. We are going to work quite a few horses in the morning and I will have updates on everyone tomorrow.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday Update
Richwood Silver ran a nice race last night at Turfway, finishing a good second in an allowance race to a 4/5 favorite. She broke a step slow, which is a old habit that hasn't been an issue in a long time, yet got to the lead without too much trouble and held well when passed in deep stretch.
Comeback is in to run in the 7th race at Turfway on Wednesday afternoon. He is number 8 in an 8 horse field going 1 mile on the polytrack. He has trained well, going a half mile in 50 under wraps on Wednesday, and should be tough on the 4th.
Appoint ran 9th today at Oaklawn after breaking out and bumping the filly outside of her at the start again. She doesn't have sprinting speed and again trailed before making up some ground in the stretch. We will look to stretch her out next time before heading over to Indiana Downs in April.
Graphite Halo ran a good third last Friday night at Turfway. She was hung a little wide on both turns but finished up well and the race was much better than what she had shown in New Orleans. She came out of the race in good shape and will run in a similar spot later in March.
Albin started galloping this weekend after proving to be too much to handle while just jogging. He has grown quite a bit the last three months and has filled out considerably. We are pointing to a polytrack race at Keeneland sometime in April for Albin.
Reports from the Fair Grounds have Colonel Klink training well and pointing to a maiden turf race on the 14th of March. He worked an easy half in 50.80 earlier this week.
Shades of Hope has done well since his arrival from Ocala. Bill Recio had been training him in blinkers which we have continued to do since he has been here. We will work him with some company on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Sugarland Star worked another good half mile in 50.40 this past week. Her progression has been slow but steady and she is starting to put things together.
Operetta Italiano worked a nice three furlongs in 37, galloping out in 50. She has also been a little slow to come around but has made a lot of good progress lately.
Carl S. is doing well since his third place finish at Turfway on the 18th. He will work on Monday if the weather cooperates.
Kickin n Screamin worked well again on Wednesday, covering five furlongs in 102.80 which is a good move for her. She is being pointed for a race on March 16th at Turfway.
Fading Light has also been training well in preparation for her return to the races on March 14th at Turfway.
Rampillion worked in sharp fashion on Wednesday, going a half mile in 48.40 in her first work since her disappointing last race. Her blood work came back today and showed her red counts to be back to normal levels. We will work her again next Tuesday or Wednesday and look for a spot afterwards.
Cool Clue continues to impress in his training. He worked five furlongs this past Wednesday at CDT going in 101.80 without much pressure. Being a late April foal still has some baby fat that we are working off of him but he is looking like a really nice prospect for the summer.
Inki Blandford worked really well yet came out of the work with a minor health issue and will miss a week of training.
Sumwonlovesyou and Posse Valley both continue to move forward while recovering from injuries that have had them off for a considerable amount of time.
Normanruth had a nice work on Wednesday but came out with a bruised foot which we are treating.
Campaneris is training along at BEC and is doing nicely.
Jacques Sparrow is doing great at BEC on the Aqua Pacer. His leg has healed very well and looks great.
Basketwoman is also doing very well and will return to the track soon.
We have some new faces around the barn. The first crop of two year olds have arrived. Big Shake, Chief Paleface and Mister Monsieur are all at CDT and are now 'officially' in full training.
Top Royelle sustained a suspensory injury and has been retired and will be bred to Dehere.
Comeback is in to run in the 7th race at Turfway on Wednesday afternoon. He is number 8 in an 8 horse field going 1 mile on the polytrack. He has trained well, going a half mile in 50 under wraps on Wednesday, and should be tough on the 4th.
Appoint ran 9th today at Oaklawn after breaking out and bumping the filly outside of her at the start again. She doesn't have sprinting speed and again trailed before making up some ground in the stretch. We will look to stretch her out next time before heading over to Indiana Downs in April.
Graphite Halo ran a good third last Friday night at Turfway. She was hung a little wide on both turns but finished up well and the race was much better than what she had shown in New Orleans. She came out of the race in good shape and will run in a similar spot later in March.
Albin started galloping this weekend after proving to be too much to handle while just jogging. He has grown quite a bit the last three months and has filled out considerably. We are pointing to a polytrack race at Keeneland sometime in April for Albin.
Reports from the Fair Grounds have Colonel Klink training well and pointing to a maiden turf race on the 14th of March. He worked an easy half in 50.80 earlier this week.
Shades of Hope has done well since his arrival from Ocala. Bill Recio had been training him in blinkers which we have continued to do since he has been here. We will work him with some company on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Sugarland Star worked another good half mile in 50.40 this past week. Her progression has been slow but steady and she is starting to put things together.
Operetta Italiano worked a nice three furlongs in 37, galloping out in 50. She has also been a little slow to come around but has made a lot of good progress lately.
Carl S. is doing well since his third place finish at Turfway on the 18th. He will work on Monday if the weather cooperates.
Kickin n Screamin worked well again on Wednesday, covering five furlongs in 102.80 which is a good move for her. She is being pointed for a race on March 16th at Turfway.
Fading Light has also been training well in preparation for her return to the races on March 14th at Turfway.
Rampillion worked in sharp fashion on Wednesday, going a half mile in 48.40 in her first work since her disappointing last race. Her blood work came back today and showed her red counts to be back to normal levels. We will work her again next Tuesday or Wednesday and look for a spot afterwards.
Cool Clue continues to impress in his training. He worked five furlongs this past Wednesday at CDT going in 101.80 without much pressure. Being a late April foal still has some baby fat that we are working off of him but he is looking like a really nice prospect for the summer.
Inki Blandford worked really well yet came out of the work with a minor health issue and will miss a week of training.
Sumwonlovesyou and Posse Valley both continue to move forward while recovering from injuries that have had them off for a considerable amount of time.
Normanruth had a nice work on Wednesday but came out with a bruised foot which we are treating.
Campaneris is training along at BEC and is doing nicely.
Jacques Sparrow is doing great at BEC on the Aqua Pacer. His leg has healed very well and looks great.
Basketwoman is also doing very well and will return to the track soon.
We have some new faces around the barn. The first crop of two year olds have arrived. Big Shake, Chief Paleface and Mister Monsieur are all at CDT and are now 'officially' in full training.
Top Royelle sustained a suspensory injury and has been retired and will be bred to Dehere.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday Update
Louisville got a much needed rain shower last night which had the track in very good condition this afternoon for the many workers we had.
Richwood Silver worked very well under Pat Johnson. She went 5 furlongs in 100.80 under a good hold and galloped out strong. She will be entered to run in an entry level allowance race on the 27th of February.
Also working five furlongs was Kickin n Screamin who went in 102 with Cherie aboard. it was a very good move for the filly who is traditionally a poor work horse. She will be running sometime in early March at Turfway Park.
Cool Clue worked great once again, getting his half mile in 48 which was tied for the bullet work. He is very smooth for a big horse and very visually impressive to watch. Cool Clue still gets very hot after the works which tells me that he is still a ways from racing fit but has a lot of talent. There is a maiden race on the 21st of March going six furlongs at Turfway that is his current target.
Comeback went an easy half mile in 50.40 under Pat Johnson. We did not want to do too much with him coming off his slight sickness and Pat worked him perfectly. He is tentatively pointed to a maiden special weight race going one mile on the 27th at Turfway Park.
Fading Light went a nice half mile in 48.60 as son as the track opened at 11. It was a nice move and she continues to do well nearing her return to the races.
Amethyst Rose worked an easy half mile in 50.60 in her first work since her race. She went nicely and galloped out well.
Inki Blandford worked really good with Cherie going 48 seconds for a half mile. He is going to be entered for Sunday's races at Turfway.
Normanruth and Sugarland Star worked four furlongs in company going in 50.40. They stayed together throughout and continue to improve.
Italiano Operetta went three furlongs in 38.20 in her first work in a few weeks.
Love Dubai is getting some work done on his back and seems to be improving.
Posse Valley continues to jog 2 miles a day and is feeling great.
Colonel Klink came out of his race in good shape and we are awaiting the next condition book to see when his next race will be. He got a 75 Beyer number for his debut which is pretty solid for an early season turf race.
Appoint is going to work this week and is also awaiting the next condition book to see where she will run next.
Albin is doing great and feeling good. He was feeling so good today he kicked out and caught TC on the shoulder. TC not feeling so great anymore.
Campaneris is jogging at BEC and really going nicely.
Carl S. came out of his race in good shape and will be pointed for a similar spot in early March.
Rampillion's blood work came back slightly better but not quite where I want it and we chose to keep galloping her and didn't work her this week. Once her levels are back to normal we will start looking for a race.
Shades of Hope is on his way to KY and will work this weekend as we determine the course of action we will take with him.
Sumwonlovesyou is doing very well and will have her workload increased soon.
Graphite Halo has been entered for Friday's card at Turfway Park. She is in the 12th race which is a maiden 30000 claimer going one mile. Tommy Pompell will ride her in her first maiden claiming race.
Richwood Silver worked very well under Pat Johnson. She went 5 furlongs in 100.80 under a good hold and galloped out strong. She will be entered to run in an entry level allowance race on the 27th of February.
Also working five furlongs was Kickin n Screamin who went in 102 with Cherie aboard. it was a very good move for the filly who is traditionally a poor work horse. She will be running sometime in early March at Turfway Park.
Cool Clue worked great once again, getting his half mile in 48 which was tied for the bullet work. He is very smooth for a big horse and very visually impressive to watch. Cool Clue still gets very hot after the works which tells me that he is still a ways from racing fit but has a lot of talent. There is a maiden race on the 21st of March going six furlongs at Turfway that is his current target.
Comeback went an easy half mile in 50.40 under Pat Johnson. We did not want to do too much with him coming off his slight sickness and Pat worked him perfectly. He is tentatively pointed to a maiden special weight race going one mile on the 27th at Turfway Park.
Fading Light went a nice half mile in 48.60 as son as the track opened at 11. It was a nice move and she continues to do well nearing her return to the races.
Amethyst Rose worked an easy half mile in 50.60 in her first work since her race. She went nicely and galloped out well.
Inki Blandford worked really good with Cherie going 48 seconds for a half mile. He is going to be entered for Sunday's races at Turfway.
Normanruth and Sugarland Star worked four furlongs in company going in 50.40. They stayed together throughout and continue to improve.
Italiano Operetta went three furlongs in 38.20 in her first work in a few weeks.
Love Dubai is getting some work done on his back and seems to be improving.
Posse Valley continues to jog 2 miles a day and is feeling great.
Colonel Klink came out of his race in good shape and we are awaiting the next condition book to see when his next race will be. He got a 75 Beyer number for his debut which is pretty solid for an early season turf race.
Appoint is going to work this week and is also awaiting the next condition book to see where she will run next.
Albin is doing great and feeling good. He was feeling so good today he kicked out and caught TC on the shoulder. TC not feeling so great anymore.
Campaneris is jogging at BEC and really going nicely.
Carl S. came out of his race in good shape and will be pointed for a similar spot in early March.
Rampillion's blood work came back slightly better but not quite where I want it and we chose to keep galloping her and didn't work her this week. Once her levels are back to normal we will start looking for a race.
Shades of Hope is on his way to KY and will work this weekend as we determine the course of action we will take with him.
Sumwonlovesyou is doing very well and will have her workload increased soon.
Graphite Halo has been entered for Friday's card at Turfway Park. She is in the 12th race which is a maiden 30000 claimer going one mile. Tommy Pompell will ride her in her first maiden claiming race.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thursday update
Bad news as Comeback is running a slight fever and will have to be scratched from tomorrows 9th race. While it is disappointing I am glad that we caught it prior to him running and will be able to treat him before it becomes full blown sickness. He got an 11 on the Thorograph speed rating for his first start which is a very solid number for a first time starter.
The good news is that Shades of Hope has been training very well at Classic Mile. Our patience has served him well and he is finally set to arrive in Kentucky next week. We are sending a couple of two year olds down to Ocala on Sunday and Shades will be heading back on the return trip. Bill Recio remains high on the horse and says he is a few solid works away from being ready to run.
Cool Clue came out of his work on Tuesday in good shape. He went in 49.20 under a snug hold from Hector Rosario and is looking better with every work. He is another horse that appears to have has benefited from our patience with him.
Graphite Halo zipped around the track in 36.60 and returned full of energy. I dont know why she ran so poorly last time but I am going to remove the blinkers. I think that we should take a look at a maiden $30000 race at Turfway on the 20th going a mile on the polytrack.
Normanruth and Sugarland Star both came out of their easy works in good shape. Sugarland hates the mud. Normanruth has gotten a little chubby due to the recent inactivity.
Fading Light is quite pleased with herself at the moment and it shows in her training. She is not far from a return to the races.
Kickin N Screamin is also going well. She needs a few more works and she will be ready to roll also.
Richwood Silver is sharp and will be tough if the race on the 16th fills.
The good news is that Shades of Hope has been training very well at Classic Mile. Our patience has served him well and he is finally set to arrive in Kentucky next week. We are sending a couple of two year olds down to Ocala on Sunday and Shades will be heading back on the return trip. Bill Recio remains high on the horse and says he is a few solid works away from being ready to run.
Cool Clue came out of his work on Tuesday in good shape. He went in 49.20 under a snug hold from Hector Rosario and is looking better with every work. He is another horse that appears to have has benefited from our patience with him.
Graphite Halo zipped around the track in 36.60 and returned full of energy. I dont know why she ran so poorly last time but I am going to remove the blinkers. I think that we should take a look at a maiden $30000 race at Turfway on the 20th going a mile on the polytrack.
Normanruth and Sugarland Star both came out of their easy works in good shape. Sugarland hates the mud. Normanruth has gotten a little chubby due to the recent inactivity.
Fading Light is quite pleased with herself at the moment and it shows in her training. She is not far from a return to the races.
Kickin N Screamin is also going well. She needs a few more works and she will be ready to roll also.
Richwood Silver is sharp and will be tough if the race on the 16th fills.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Update
Colonel Klink ran a decent race yesterday in his debut yesterday at the Fair Grounds. Showing a bit of unexpected speed out of the gate, Klink ran a bit green and tired a little in the stretch but only was beaten about 4 lengths at the wire.
Inki Blandford ran a game third on Saturday at Turfway Park. Despite missing a lot of training time the last few weeks, Inki was determined in the stretch and held on for the show position. He will improve with blinkers and steady training.
Makutus ran like crap on Thursday and was claimed thankfully.
Rampillion ran a dull race last Wednesday and came out of the race with low blood counts.
Comeback has been entered for Friday night's card at Turfway park. He is in the 9th race which is a maiden special weight race going 1 mile on the polytrack. He has been training well and I believe he has a great chance to run big if he gets a good trip.
Our newest horse, Rolled Up is also entered on Friday at Turfway. He is in the 10th race which is a $8000 claiming race going 6 furlongs.
Appoint came out of her eventful first race in good shape. We will look for something else for her the 1st week of march before heading to Indiana Downs with her.
We hope to get a bunch of workouts in tomorrow at CDT and will report about those works tomorrow.
Inki Blandford ran a game third on Saturday at Turfway Park. Despite missing a lot of training time the last few weeks, Inki was determined in the stretch and held on for the show position. He will improve with blinkers and steady training.
Makutus ran like crap on Thursday and was claimed thankfully.
Rampillion ran a dull race last Wednesday and came out of the race with low blood counts.
Comeback has been entered for Friday night's card at Turfway park. He is in the 9th race which is a maiden special weight race going 1 mile on the polytrack. He has been training well and I believe he has a great chance to run big if he gets a good trip.
Our newest horse, Rolled Up is also entered on Friday at Turfway. He is in the 10th race which is a $8000 claiming race going 6 furlongs.
Appoint came out of her eventful first race in good shape. We will look for something else for her the 1st week of march before heading to Indiana Downs with her.
We hope to get a bunch of workouts in tomorrow at CDT and will report about those works tomorrow.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Winter gets worse
Turfway Park has canceled today which means Makutus will have to wait before going after his first win of the year after a close defeat a few weeks ago. The weather in central KY has been miserable and has brought most of the horse business and most others to a standstill this week.
Comeback came out of his nice debut last Friday in good shape. He is being pointed to a maiden $50000 race going 1 mile on February 11th. Inki Blandford and Carl S. are ready to roll if Turfway can get a race to fill for them. Richwood Silver remains on course for the 16th at Turfway. Appoint is also waiting for a race to materialize at Oaklawn.
Colonel Klink worked well at the Fair Grounds yesterday and is close to a start which may come on the turf. Graphite Halo was disappointing on Monday and is scheduled to return to KY Friday to be reevaluated.
Richwood Silver, Kickin n Screamin, Fading Light and Rampillion are heading to Turfway on Friday morning to work. Carl S., Inki, Cool Clue are scheduled for Saturday works at Turfway.
Comeback came out of his nice debut last Friday in good shape. He is being pointed to a maiden $50000 race going 1 mile on February 11th. Inki Blandford and Carl S. are ready to roll if Turfway can get a race to fill for them. Richwood Silver remains on course for the 16th at Turfway. Appoint is also waiting for a race to materialize at Oaklawn.
Colonel Klink worked well at the Fair Grounds yesterday and is close to a start which may come on the turf. Graphite Halo was disappointing on Monday and is scheduled to return to KY Friday to be reevaluated.
Richwood Silver, Kickin n Screamin, Fading Light and Rampillion are heading to Turfway on Friday morning to work. Carl S., Inki, Cool Clue are scheduled for Saturday works at Turfway.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday Update
We shipped four horses to Turfway yesterday morning to work over the polytrack. Despite the cold temperatures and a bit of snow all went well and we may do it again this weekend with four others.
Amethyst Rose worked from the gate in 49.40 from the gate and received her gate card. She will be entered for Sundays card in a Maiden Special Weight race for fillies at Turfway going 5 1/2 furlongs.
Comeback worked three furlongs in rapid fashion but did not show up on the work tab. He is in the 10th race on Friday night at Turfway, drawing post 10 in a 12 horse field.
Inki Blandford worked a very good six furlongs in 115, finishing up well in the stretch.
Carl S. went 103.60 for five furlongs and remains on schedule to run on the 31st at Turfway.
Graphite Halo went well at the Fair Grounds on Monday going an easy half in 50.60. She is on target for the 26th on the turf at FG.
Appoint is scheduled to work on Thursday at Oaklawn and Colonel Klink will do something this weekend at the FG.
Richwood Silver managed to cut her head in her stall last night and needed stitches to close it up. We will give her a few easy days. Her next start is most likely a $30000 NW3 oon Febuary 16th at Turfway.
Cool Clue will work this weekend along with Kickin n Screamin, Sugarland Star, Top Royelle, Fading Light, and Normanruth.
Amethyst Rose worked from the gate in 49.40 from the gate and received her gate card. She will be entered for Sundays card in a Maiden Special Weight race for fillies at Turfway going 5 1/2 furlongs.
Comeback worked three furlongs in rapid fashion but did not show up on the work tab. He is in the 10th race on Friday night at Turfway, drawing post 10 in a 12 horse field.
Inki Blandford worked a very good six furlongs in 115, finishing up well in the stretch.
Carl S. went 103.60 for five furlongs and remains on schedule to run on the 31st at Turfway.
Graphite Halo went well at the Fair Grounds on Monday going an easy half in 50.60. She is on target for the 26th on the turf at FG.
Appoint is scheduled to work on Thursday at Oaklawn and Colonel Klink will do something this weekend at the FG.
Richwood Silver managed to cut her head in her stall last night and needed stitches to close it up. We will give her a few easy days. Her next start is most likely a $30000 NW3 oon Febuary 16th at Turfway.
Cool Clue will work this weekend along with Kickin n Screamin, Sugarland Star, Top Royelle, Fading Light, and Normanruth.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Winter days
We haven't been able to do much training the last week or so due to the severe cold. Tomorrow Amethyst Rose, Carl S., Rampillion and Inki Blandford are shipping to Turfway to work. Entered Comeback again for Thursdays races. Appoint and Colonel Klink shipped out o Oaklawn and Fair Grounds this weekend. I hate winter!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Richwood wins!
Richwood Silver ran really well in scoring a wire to wire victory at Turfway park yesterday. It has been a long time since she was last in a winners circle and the drop in class along with a heady ride by Diego Rodriguez made the difference. She will probably return in a similar spot next month or maybe visit the scene of her last win, Oaklawn Park. Anyway it was great to win one for Bob Gary, a really good owner but a great guy.
Training was cancelled today due to a frozen track. Hopefully we can get some workouts in on Saturday or Sunday.
Training was cancelled today due to a frozen track. Hopefully we can get some workouts in on Saturday or Sunday.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Weather sucks
Graphite Halo's race was rained off the turf today which killed our chances before we even hit the track. She came out of the race in good shape and will be legged up for the next grass maiden that comes up down at the Fair Grounds.
Hoping that the weather in KY clears enough to get Richwood Silver's race in Wednesday though the forecast is not promising. The moisture in the track will be a plus for her as long as it doesnt freeze and cause a cancellation of the races.
New target for Comeback is January 18 at Turfway.
Hoping that the weather in KY clears enough to get Richwood Silver's race in Wednesday though the forecast is not promising. The moisture in the track will be a plus for her as long as it doesnt freeze and cause a cancellation of the races.
New target for Comeback is January 18 at Turfway.
Friday, January 2, 2009
First works of the year!
It looks as though we had the track to ourselves at CDT this afternoon as all eight horses that worked were ours. Richwood Silver tuned up for her drop into the claiming ranks next Wednesday at Turfway by working a half mile in 50.20. She is in the 8th race on the 7th which is a $30000 nw2Lt race going 1 mile over the polytrack. She drew post position number two in the eight horse field and Diego Rodriguez will be aboard.
Normanruth and Sugarland Star worked in company going three furlongs in 38.80. Neither horse is very far along and I am just happy they are up to breezing the right way at this point. They will go another easy three furlongs next weekend.
Amethyst Rose and Comeback worked out of the gate and went pretty good with Comeback besting the filly by a length getting a time of 50.60. He may be entered for the 8th or 9th depending on how he comes out of this work. Amethyest Rose broke pretty well but will need to do it again for her card.
Colonel Klink and Appoint both went five furlongs in company with Klink beating the filly to the wire by a good two lengths in 104. We tried blinkers on Appoint and she went well in them. Cherie did say Klink was a bit winded afterwards and we scoped him but he was clean.
Cool Clue went an easy half mile in 50.60 and showed improved focus during the work by himself.
Graphite Halo is in to run at the Fair Grounds for Monday's card. She is in the 5th race which is a maiden special weight race for fillies going 1 mile on the turf. Pat Valenzuela rides and the filly will run under the name of my friend Richie Scherrer as trainer since I cant get down there for the race. The DRF has me listed as the owner which is an obvious mistake but considering its Louisiana, it isnt really surprising.
Normanruth and Sugarland Star worked in company going three furlongs in 38.80. Neither horse is very far along and I am just happy they are up to breezing the right way at this point. They will go another easy three furlongs next weekend.
Amethyst Rose and Comeback worked out of the gate and went pretty good with Comeback besting the filly by a length getting a time of 50.60. He may be entered for the 8th or 9th depending on how he comes out of this work. Amethyest Rose broke pretty well but will need to do it again for her card.
Colonel Klink and Appoint both went five furlongs in company with Klink beating the filly to the wire by a good two lengths in 104. We tried blinkers on Appoint and she went well in them. Cherie did say Klink was a bit winded afterwards and we scoped him but he was clean.
Cool Clue went an easy half mile in 50.60 and showed improved focus during the work by himself.
Graphite Halo is in to run at the Fair Grounds for Monday's card. She is in the 5th race which is a maiden special weight race for fillies going 1 mile on the turf. Pat Valenzuela rides and the filly will run under the name of my friend Richie Scherrer as trainer since I cant get down there for the race. The DRF has me listed as the owner which is an obvious mistake but considering its Louisiana, it isnt really surprising.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
This week's works
We have had a tough week weather wise as the week began with freezing temperatures, had a nice rainstorm in the middle and ended with 70 degree temperatures. Needless to say it has been a bit challenging trying to devise and implement training schedules especially with the track being closed 2 days for the Christmas break (did not know that Dec 24th is now considered a holiday but CD's world it is). We did get some galloping in and we were able to get most of our works in this weekend and in the end it wasn't so bad.
Carl S. had an easy half mile work today in 51.40 at CDT in preparation for his next start which is scheduled for the 31st at Turfway going 1 mile. This will be his first start around two turns and that style of race should suit him better than the sprints.
Appoint and Comeback went five furlongs in 104.80 in steady fashion, never being asked for speed over the muddy surface. Both appear ready to start with Comeback likely making his debut at Turfway on the 8th or 9th and Appoint being pointed for the 17th at FG.
Colonel Klink went in company with Amethyst Rose, getting the half mile in 51 and galloping out in 103.80. Both went in hand with the rider of Amethyst Rose having to work a little at the end to keep pace with the large strides of Colonel Klink. Both are getting fitter and are not far from being ready either.
Cool Clue went a really easy half mile in 52.80. This was his first work without company and he was a bit lost starting out but picked it up down the stretch. He was getting a little behind Colonel Klink and we need to get him to work properly instead of simply chasing the company.
Graphite Halo went in 104.20 in a maintenance move for her. She is being pointed to a grass race at the Fair Grounds on January 5th.
Rampillion went an easy half mile in 51.20 in preparation for her next race on January 2 at Turfway Park.
Richwood Silver worked her usual fast work going 48.40 for four furlongs. She is being pointed to a race at Turfway Park on the 4th.
Fading Light and Kickin n Screamin had their first strong gallops since returning to the track from BEC. They are fresh and should be ready to roll towards the end of January.
Inki Blandford galloped well and has come out of his third place finish in good shape. His next start may be on the 22nd.
Makutus is being pointed for a $7500 nw3 races on the 14th.
Normanruth galloped well and is about ready to start working once again.
Sugarland Star has been a little sick but has started galloping again.
Albin continues to be an aquatic star in the Aqua Pacer and will be returning to racetrack training next week.
Basketwoman has a lot of Aqua Pacer miles under her belt and will be returning to the track in February.
Campaneris will also start track training again shortly.
Jacques Sparrow has done well in the Aqua Pacer and is looking at a spring return to the track as has Posse Valley and Sumwonlovesyou.
Operetta Italiano is doing really well and will be returning to the track in mid-January.
Shades of Hope is pointing to an early February start at Turfway Park.
The soon to be two year olds plans are becoming clearer also.
Hippocrates Jones, Reddington, and the Medallist colt are heading to Ocala on January 5th. Rochelle Rochelle, Mizz Lizz, Chief Pale Face, the Thunder Gulch and Big Shake are all at Rea's and will be heading down to Ocala afterwards. Gondorf, Hostillian, the other two Smarty Jones colts, the Northern Afleet filly, Probation Charlie and the other Medallist filly will soon be on training of some sort also.
Carl S. had an easy half mile work today in 51.40 at CDT in preparation for his next start which is scheduled for the 31st at Turfway going 1 mile. This will be his first start around two turns and that style of race should suit him better than the sprints.
Appoint and Comeback went five furlongs in 104.80 in steady fashion, never being asked for speed over the muddy surface. Both appear ready to start with Comeback likely making his debut at Turfway on the 8th or 9th and Appoint being pointed for the 17th at FG.
Colonel Klink went in company with Amethyst Rose, getting the half mile in 51 and galloping out in 103.80. Both went in hand with the rider of Amethyst Rose having to work a little at the end to keep pace with the large strides of Colonel Klink. Both are getting fitter and are not far from being ready either.
Cool Clue went a really easy half mile in 52.80. This was his first work without company and he was a bit lost starting out but picked it up down the stretch. He was getting a little behind Colonel Klink and we need to get him to work properly instead of simply chasing the company.
Graphite Halo went in 104.20 in a maintenance move for her. She is being pointed to a grass race at the Fair Grounds on January 5th.
Rampillion went an easy half mile in 51.20 in preparation for her next race on January 2 at Turfway Park.
Richwood Silver worked her usual fast work going 48.40 for four furlongs. She is being pointed to a race at Turfway Park on the 4th.
Fading Light and Kickin n Screamin had their first strong gallops since returning to the track from BEC. They are fresh and should be ready to roll towards the end of January.
Inki Blandford galloped well and has come out of his third place finish in good shape. His next start may be on the 22nd.
Makutus is being pointed for a $7500 nw3 races on the 14th.
Normanruth galloped well and is about ready to start working once again.
Sugarland Star has been a little sick but has started galloping again.
Albin continues to be an aquatic star in the Aqua Pacer and will be returning to racetrack training next week.
Basketwoman has a lot of Aqua Pacer miles under her belt and will be returning to the track in February.
Campaneris will also start track training again shortly.
Jacques Sparrow has done well in the Aqua Pacer and is looking at a spring return to the track as has Posse Valley and Sumwonlovesyou.
Operetta Italiano is doing really well and will be returning to the track in mid-January.
Shades of Hope is pointing to an early February start at Turfway Park.
The soon to be two year olds plans are becoming clearer also.
Hippocrates Jones, Reddington, and the Medallist colt are heading to Ocala on January 5th. Rochelle Rochelle, Mizz Lizz, Chief Pale Face, the Thunder Gulch and Big Shake are all at Rea's and will be heading down to Ocala afterwards. Gondorf, Hostillian, the other two Smarty Jones colts, the Northern Afleet filly, Probation Charlie and the other Medallist filly will soon be on training of some sort also.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday Update
Inki Blandford ran an improved race on Saturday while finishing third at Turfway Park. He rated nicely, moved up between horses, angled out in the stretch and closed ground steadily despite having some issues with lead changes. January 22nd at TP looks like the next logical step for him.
Makutus turned in a disappointing run on Saturday after racing so well earlier this month. He simply has to have everything his own way or he packs it in. He will race at a lower level sometime in the near future.
Makutus turned in a disappointing run on Saturday after racing so well earlier this month. He simply has to have everything his own way or he packs it in. He will race at a lower level sometime in the near future.
Graphite Halo worked fairly well at TP saturday morning despite doing a lot of looking around and appearing a bit uncomfortable on the deep polytrack. Somehow the clocker did not catch her or report the time.
Rampillion and Amethyst Rose worked over a heavy track at CDT on Saturday morning also. Rampillion went a quick three furlongs in 36.80 while the Rose went a half in 50.60.
We are going to work the majority of horses on either Wednesday or Friday depending on the weather and track conditions.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Workout report
Cool Clue and Colonel Klink worked an easy half mile today in 50.60 seconds over the muddy track at CDT. They appeared to handle the off going well though Colonel Klink galloped out a bit better than Cool Clue did but that may be more due to fitness levels than anything. They will work another 1/2 mile next week and do a little gate work in between.
Aldebutante worked a half mile in 50 with Cherie aboard. She also seemed to handle the mud fine and was eager throughout the work. She cooled out in good order and her foot appears to be in good shape.
Comeback worked five furlongs in 104.80 and galloped out in 118. He was a little put off by the track and did not get into a comfortable stride in the mud till he hit the quarter pole. Comeback did gallop out pretty well and was not too winded afterwards. The 26th at TP continues to be the target for him.
Carl S. worked five furlongs in 104, galloping out in 117. He seemed very comfortable in the mud and had a nice work with a nice gallop out. The 31st at TP is going to be his next start.
Appoint went in 104.40 but was under urging throughout. She did not really get a hold of the mud and seemed to be fighting the rider and track the entire work.
Inki Blandford went well going 104.40 under a tight hold. He will be entered on Wednesday for the Saturday card at TP.
Graphite Halo galloped well and will be entered for Sundays card at the FG in a maiden special weight race on th turf.
Sox a Fire went in 53 from the gate and may have injured a stifle in the process.
Yesterday, Amethyst Rose went five furlongs in 104 despite very windy conditions and a cuppy track.
Sugarland Star had her second work and went in 39.80 under a nice hold.
Aldebutante worked a half mile in 50 with Cherie aboard. She also seemed to handle the mud fine and was eager throughout the work. She cooled out in good order and her foot appears to be in good shape.
Comeback worked five furlongs in 104.80 and galloped out in 118. He was a little put off by the track and did not get into a comfortable stride in the mud till he hit the quarter pole. Comeback did gallop out pretty well and was not too winded afterwards. The 26th at TP continues to be the target for him.
Carl S. worked five furlongs in 104, galloping out in 117. He seemed very comfortable in the mud and had a nice work with a nice gallop out. The 31st at TP is going to be his next start.
Appoint went in 104.40 but was under urging throughout. She did not really get a hold of the mud and seemed to be fighting the rider and track the entire work.
Inki Blandford went well going 104.40 under a tight hold. He will be entered on Wednesday for the Saturday card at TP.
Graphite Halo galloped well and will be entered for Sundays card at the FG in a maiden special weight race on th turf.
Sox a Fire went in 53 from the gate and may have injured a stifle in the process.
Yesterday, Amethyst Rose went five furlongs in 104 despite very windy conditions and a cuppy track.
Sugarland Star had her second work and went in 39.80 under a nice hold.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Much needed update
Makutus came out of his win last Sunday in good shape and will be pointed to a race on the 20th at Turfway in similar company.
Richwood Silver had no apparent excuse in her latest and will go on the "makutus plan" of dropping hard in class. She has never been the same filly in the afternoon since the gate was left on the track at OP.
Carl S. is pointing to a race on December 31st after being scratched Sunday due to a minor lung infection. He worked well on Tuesday and will probably work again on Sunday.
Shades of Hope is doing exceptionally well since being gelded and worked good out of the gate this week at the Classic Mile training center.
Ship's Cabin is in the process of being sold and will go for some R & R at BEC before heading to Woodbine in the Spring.
Graphite Halo is doing well and is being pointed for a December 22nd start at the Fair grounds on the turf.
Cool Clue and Colonel Klink both continue to train well. They will work another 1/2 mile on Sunday. Klink handled the muddy conditions well while breezing on Tuesday and remains on course for a late January start at the Fair Grounds. Cool Clue is still learning how to do things yet has enough talent to keep pace with Colonel Klink who has a lot more miles under his belt.
Appoint is about ready to run and I will be looking for a spot for her right after the 1st of the year.
Amethyst Rose tired in her work though the deep going on Tuesday and will work again on Sunday.
Sox a Fire hated the going and also tired badly on Tuesday and will work 5 furlongs on Sunday.
Normanruth has developed a sore shin and we have backed off on his training once again.
Sugarland Star had her 1st official work on Tuesday and went an easy three furlongs in 39.80. She will work with some company on Sunday going another three furlongs.
Comeback worked well on Tuesday and will work another five furlongs on Sunday. We are looking at a start on the 26th of December for him in maiden special weight company.
Campaneris is training on the Aqua pacer at BEC and is doing fine.
Jacques Sparrow has begun training on the Aqua pacer at BEC on the comeback trail from a minor leg injury that kept him out of action since the summer.
Basketwoman is also returning from an injury and continues to progress on the Aqua pacer. She will resume galloping in early January.
Rampillion did not get in the race we entered her for at Turfway on the 17th. We will work her on Sunday and look for another spot.
Aldebutante has been fitted with a padded glue on shoe and has trained well since the shoe was added.
Sumwonlovesyou has been training great while on the Aqua pacer. Since she was off for so long we are starting from scratch with her training but she has made great strides since the late summer.
Kickin N Screamin has been doing some Aqua pace work and will be pointed to a race at Turfway after the New Year.
Fading Light has also been training on the Aqua pacer and will be pointed to a January return.
Richwood Silver had no apparent excuse in her latest and will go on the "makutus plan" of dropping hard in class. She has never been the same filly in the afternoon since the gate was left on the track at OP.
Carl S. is pointing to a race on December 31st after being scratched Sunday due to a minor lung infection. He worked well on Tuesday and will probably work again on Sunday.
Shades of Hope is doing exceptionally well since being gelded and worked good out of the gate this week at the Classic Mile training center.
Ship's Cabin is in the process of being sold and will go for some R & R at BEC before heading to Woodbine in the Spring.
Graphite Halo is doing well and is being pointed for a December 22nd start at the Fair grounds on the turf.
Cool Clue and Colonel Klink both continue to train well. They will work another 1/2 mile on Sunday. Klink handled the muddy conditions well while breezing on Tuesday and remains on course for a late January start at the Fair Grounds. Cool Clue is still learning how to do things yet has enough talent to keep pace with Colonel Klink who has a lot more miles under his belt.
Appoint is about ready to run and I will be looking for a spot for her right after the 1st of the year.
Amethyst Rose tired in her work though the deep going on Tuesday and will work again on Sunday.
Sox a Fire hated the going and also tired badly on Tuesday and will work 5 furlongs on Sunday.
Normanruth has developed a sore shin and we have backed off on his training once again.
Sugarland Star had her 1st official work on Tuesday and went an easy three furlongs in 39.80. She will work with some company on Sunday going another three furlongs.
Comeback worked well on Tuesday and will work another five furlongs on Sunday. We are looking at a start on the 26th of December for him in maiden special weight company.
Campaneris is training on the Aqua pacer at BEC and is doing fine.
Jacques Sparrow has begun training on the Aqua pacer at BEC on the comeback trail from a minor leg injury that kept him out of action since the summer.
Basketwoman is also returning from an injury and continues to progress on the Aqua pacer. She will resume galloping in early January.
Rampillion did not get in the race we entered her for at Turfway on the 17th. We will work her on Sunday and look for another spot.
Aldebutante has been fitted with a padded glue on shoe and has trained well since the shoe was added.
Sumwonlovesyou has been training great while on the Aqua pacer. Since she was off for so long we are starting from scratch with her training but she has made great strides since the late summer.
Kickin N Screamin has been doing some Aqua pace work and will be pointed to a race at Turfway after the New Year.
Fading Light has also been training on the Aqua pacer and will be pointed to a January return.
Albin's return to the track has been delayed by spotty weather and I have kept him at BEC where he can train everyday on the Aqua pacer. He will be coming back soon with an eye on a return at the FG towards the end of January.
Operetta Italiano has also been doing quite a bit of training on the Aqua pacer. She missed some time this summer and fall and is just starting to get her legs back underneath her.
Top Royelle has been working on the aqua pacer and will be looking at a return to the races in January at Turfway Park.
Inki Blandford spent a week at BEC for a short break and some hyperbaric oxygen treatment and has trained well since his return to CDT.
Galaxy Lady has been retired and entered into the Keeneland January sale.
We have been doing some work with an exercise physiologist using special equine heart rate monitors and been recording lots of data that I am hoping will help us improve our training techniques and learn more about each horse individually. Once we have more information I will post the findings here.
The soon to be two year olds update
The Medallist yearling colt has been broke and is at BEC waiting to go south to either S. Carolina or Ocala. He developed a lung infection which has delayed his moving on.
The Mizzen Mast fillies are both at the Rea's and have been doing well.
The Eddington filly is doing well and will be moving on to more advanced training soon.
The Smart Jones colt got a little sick a few weeks ago but has recovered and also is close to moving on.
The Thunder Gulch colt and Johar will be moving to the Rea's next week as will the newest Smarty Jones colt.
The Theatrical colt will be going to the Rea's after the first of the year as will the Powerscourt colt.
The plans for the other Medallist fillies, Northern Afleet filly as well as the other Smarty Jones colt and Roman Ruler colt are still not set as of yet.
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