Hacker Craft did not fare so well either in his race on Saturday. He simply does not race as well at the mile distance and needs more ground. He may get both that and class relief in his next start.
Albin and Colonel Klink both worked Saturday morning at Arlington. Albin went 6 furlongs in 119 in a stamina building work in preparation for his debut on the turf on August 17th. Colonel Klink went a 1/2 mile in 49.20 but overextended a bit and will miss the race on Million Day. The injury is not serious but the race is coming up too quick for him to make it.
Comeback is doing well and will have his first official workout on Thursday, weather permitting. Carl S. and Campaneris have both recovered sufficiently from their respiratory illness to return to the track after having a few days off.
Rampillion and Graphite Halo broke well from the gate this morning and will work from the gate on Thursday. Graphite Halo is developing very nicely after a few false starts earlier in the spring and Rampillion is also coming along well.
Mercury Rising galloped aggressively this morning which I hope is a good sign moving forward since he has been lacking in aggressiveness. Maybe the light bulb in his head is finally turning on.
Normanruth continues to plug along though his mind may be a bit ahead of his body at this point. Appoint is really turning the corner according to Cherie. Though she is still carrying excess weight, she is starting to shape up and is moving forward in her training.
Aldebutante has made multiple visits to the gate and she is settling down nicely there. There is a thin line between doing too much with her and not enough because she is such a high energy filly. She will work later this week, going 5 furlongs.
Makutus is training well though I would like to see him carry a bit more weight, which has always been an issue with him. There is a race on the 22nd at Arlington Park that may be a good spot for his return.
E Major worked a slow 4 furlongs in 52 today though she finished strong and galloped out well in 104. She is on course to make her turf sprint debut in a few weeks.
2 comments:
hello Mr. Simon, I am the breeder of Basketwoman. I hope she is doing well for you. I am curious how she got her name (although I could probably guess). She was one of my favorites, and her barn name was "Tini". (rhymes with Martini). I hope to see her race someday soon.
Wendy
Wendy
Her name probably isnt what you think. She is named after my mother who collects Longaberger baskets hence the name basketwoman. She is still immature and sustained a fairly minor injury to one of her front legs and is recovering at my rehab facility. She will be returning to training later this fall and I am hoping to get her to the races this winter at Aqueduct. Hopefully we can earn you some of those breeders awards! Thanks for your note and please dont hestiate to inquire any time.
CS
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