Sunday Update

We have been extremely busy this week and unfortunately have neglected the blog so lets get everybody updated on all the news around the barn.

Mercury Rising made his debut at Finger Lakes in the 7th race this afternoon. He broke in the air at the start which is not great anytime but really bad in a 5 1/2 furlong race. Mercury got way behind and was ducking and diving from the dirt being kicked in his face. Elaine Castillo whacked him a few times coming into the stretch and after he got over the shock of getting hit he actually started to run a bit. However the race was so short that by the time he got untracked they were at the wire. He will benefit from the experience and needs a little more ground to be at his best.

Galaxy Lady got her first win in over 3 years yesterday, winning a $4000 claimer at River Downs. Under Joe Johnson, she shot to the front and led every step of the way, easily winning by 11 lengths. It was my first trip to River Downs and found it a nice little track that was kind of a throwback to the days of racing before slot machines. Hopefully they can figure out the mess that is Ohio racing and keep it going.

Aldebutante worked really well on Friday, going in 102.40 in a really sharp effort. She finished up strong and galloped out super and looks to be over her thyroid issue and on pace for her debut on the 14th.

Rampillion and Graphite Halo are scheduled to work tomorrow morning at Churchill Downs. They will go another four furlongs and gallop out and extra eighth. Both fillies are progressing as expected.

Fading Light has been training great but her race that was scheduled for the 5th at AP didn't go and they have brought the race back for the 6th at 1 1/16th on the turf.

Colonel Klink worked six furlongs in 115.40 on the 27th which was his first work since sustaining a minor injury after his last work on August 2nd. He wasn't supposed to go that far but he was so fresh from his little layoff that he began the work too soon and galloped out a little too fast. He will work again on the 2nd and we are leaning toward a start on the turf on September 14th for his 1st start.

Albin has returned to training after a brief illness and is still a possibility for the 14th at AP or Kentucky Downs on the 22nd.

Rain Shower was sold privately as she had fulfilled her mission of winning a race at AP and does not look like she will ever improve enough to consider keeping long term.

Comeback and Carl S are both scheduled to work tomorrow after working well last week.

Appoint continues to train well and will have her first three furlong work tomorrow.

Campaneris is doing really well though I wish she would grow a little taller and have little less of an attitude.