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.
