Some good works at CD today

Makutus and Aldebutante worked well in company this morning at Churchill Downs. The track as usual was very slow and deep despite the temperatures early in the morning being quite reasonable. The pair broke off on even terms going past the 5/8ths pole with Cherie on Aldebutante and Kenny Wirth on Makutus, who can often be tough to handle. They stayed together throughout the work and hit the wire moving at a brisk pace. Makutus galloped out stronger than the filly but he has been working longer and further than she has and is a talented if unlucky three year old. Aldebutante was visibly winded after the work and has tucked up (lost weight) from the heat and from the fact that she has grown taller over the last six weeks. Makutus is being pointed to a one mile maiden special weight race on the 23rd at Arlington Park while Aldebutante is shooting for the following day's races at Saratoga.

Rampillion and Graphite Halo worked out of the gate together in 39.60. They broke very well and worked together around the turn which is the way Churchill's gate is situated. Both broke sharp enough to get their gate cards and we can move ahead with getting them fit and ready for the races. Rampillion is being pointed towards Turfway Park or Kentucky Downs while Graphite Halo is looking at Belmont's fall meet for her debut.

Comeback continues to do well, galloping kindly while he is still physically developing. He is growing tall and looks a lot like his dam who was a very talented filly who had some soundness issues.

Colonel Klink is rapidly recovering from his minor injury and will probably return to the track this weekend. Albin is galloping 1 3/4 miles every day and never seems to get tired. The maiden race on the 17th on the Arlington turf continues to be his main objective. Richwood Silver is training well as she returns from a brief freshening. Cool Clue is doing great at Bluegrass Equine Center and will return to the track in about two weeks.

Bob's Bean and Bubble Berry are also doing well at BEC and are looking at races at Kentucky Downs when they return to the races. It will be interesting to see how Bob's Bean takes to the turf and Bubble Berry has already run fairly well on the grass. Basketwoman's leg is looking better and Sugarland Star is spending a lot of time outside in the paddocks at BEC.

Ship's Cabin is going to work on Saturday morning at Arlington, hopefully when the track is clear of Arlington Million runners. He will be equipped with some new gear including an extention blinker and a special bit.

Rain Shower is pointing to a spot for $35000 on August 20th going 1 mile on the turf. hopefully we can keep Rene Douglas in that spot. We are still waiting on races to materialize for both Kickin n Screamin and Fading Light. Galaxy Lady is going to be entered for a race at Arlington for Wednesday the 13th going 6 furlongs at the NW3 $5000 level.

Appoint is really starting to turn the corner physically as she is looking more and more like a racehorse every day. Campaneris is still coughing and has had respitory issues for over 10 days. The heat hasnt not helped in her recovery. Carl S. is doing well as he plays catch up after some minor set backs. E Major is training fine as she prepares for her turf debut. Mercury Rising worked a 1/2 mile in 52 after his company never appeared. Normanruth and Moonlight Flite are both training well as they comeback from relatively minor injuries.

I will be in Chicago this weekend for the Arlington Million and to see Ship's Cabin work. Both may be equally exciting!