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.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
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.
Saturday, December 13, 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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