Kickin N Screamin runs well

Kickin n Screamin ran a good 2nd today in the 4th race at Arlington Park. The race which was scratched down to a five horse field, had very little early speed which put Kickin at a distinct disadvantage with her late running style. There were no fireworks in the paddock this time as TC's time spent schooling her paid off. Kickin N Screamin under jockey Jose Velez sat in fourth place on the rail behind a tepid pace set by the eventual winner Stage Glitter who led in fractions of 24.4, 49.2 and 1:14.2 which is especially slow considering a great deal of it is run down the long chute at Arlington. She made a bid along the inside turning for home but Stage Glitter had too much left after the slow pace and we wound up 4 lengths behind the winner while almost 3 lengths clear of the third place finisher. All in all it was a good showing against open claimers after having competed in conditioned races since we claimed her. The new condition book is due any day and hopefully we can find a similar spot for her next time. Chart

Galaxy Lady has been entered to run on Saturday, July 26th at Ellis Park. She drew post position number 1 under apprentice rider Diego Rodriguez. She has been installed as the 5-2 morning line favorite after her 2nd place showing in similar company last out at Churchill Downs. Click here for the PP's

Jacques Sparrow and Aldebutante both received gate cards after breaking well from the gate on Wednesday. Albin and Colonel Klink are scheduled to try for their cards on Sunday or Monday depending on the gate schedule.

Monday Update

There is a lot going on this week at CS racing. We have three horses running at Arlington Park, possibly one at Ellis Park, lots of works and the main barn moving to Churchill Downs. Because of maintenance work being done at CDT this month we are being relocated for approximately 30 days over to Barn 36 at Churchill. Most of the moving will be done this afternoon and tomorrow morning and we should be back on a regular schedule Wednesday morning.

Aldebutante worked great yesterday, going 48.20 for four furlongs, outworking Jacques Sparrow by about 5 lengths in the process. They stayed together for the first quarter of the work but when Cherie tapped Aldebutante on the shoulder she accelerated quickly and finished strong easily besting the colt. Jacques simply isn't as quick as the filly and is really more of a distance type and this was not a bad work for him as he went in 49.20 which is his best to date. The filly will be ready to run soon but Jacques most likely wont run until Keeneland in the fall.

Albin worked 5 furlongs out of the gate this morning at Arlington Park. Albin broke to the inside and a step slow but rider Willie Dunn soon got him straightened out and on his way. He ducked out a bit passing the quarter pole and seemed a bit disinterested in working alone as he has done before. He was timed in a slow 106 for the 5 furlongs after his tardy break and green tactics. We will get him over to the gate a few more times before he works from there again. Colonel Klink was far more eager in his first polytrack work over the Arlington strip. He was supposed to work 4 furlongs but was so eager going to the pole the clockers caught him going 5 furlongs. He broke off about 5 lengths behind a horse of Todd Pletchers and wound up coming up the rail to get within a head of that horse at the wire. He was timed in 101.60 which is a good move for his first polytrack work especially considering he wasn't even really supposed to be working the first 1/8th.

Galaxy Lady worked a sharp half mile Sunday morning at CDT. She was timed in 48.20 under Cherie in preparation for her next start on the 26th of July at Ellis Park.

Mercury Rising worked 4 furlongs in 50.80 in company with a horse named Concention. He broke off a few lengths ahead of the other horse who headed him at the 1/8th pole. Mercury fought back and was a neck in front at the wire and galloped out pretty well. He will work out of the gate at CD this week.

Rampillion worked a slow 3 furlongs, mostly due to Inky Blanford's rankness before the work started. The rider of Inky had to almost pull him up to get him straight which meant that his company for the work, Rampillion also had to slow down. As a result they hit the pole very slow and the final time of 40 was mostly because they broke off so slow. Inky is going to his owners farm for 30 days of R&R while Rampillion will do a bit of gate work before she works next week.

Italiano Operetta, Bob's Bean, Bubble Berry, Cool Clue and Basketwoman all left this week for Bluegrass Equine Center for therapy and/or turnout due to minor injuries or general wear and tear.

Richwood Silver and Appoint both are back galloping and are doing well. Sugarland Star is at Bluegrass where Sumwonlovesyou and Posse Valley are soon going. Campaneris and Comeback are both progressing nicely and aren't far from doing more. Carl S. has had some fill in his leg and we have backed off on his training for now. Graphite Halo has been 'two minute licking' and is ready to resume working this weekend. Makutus is getting ready for another 4 furlong work this week. He is getting ready quicker than anticipated. E Major came out of her race in good shape and is pointing towards a turf sprint to try to change her luck.

Fading Light, Rain Shower and Kickin n Screamin are all entered to run later this week at Arlington Park. Kickin n Screamin had to be scratched after flipping in the paddock before her last scheduled start but has trained very well since. The PP's for her race on Thursday (4th) are here. Rain Shower is dropping in class for us, back to the claiming level we took her for. She has not raced poorly for us but needs a lot of help since she has so little early speed. Rain Shower will be the morning line favorite under Arlington's leading rider, Rene Douglas. The PP's for her race which is the 5th race on Friday are here. Fading Light makes her first start since we purchased her at the Keeneland January sale. It took her a little while to get back in the swing of things since her winter break but she has trained very well lately. She is another that needs some pace help since she too has very little early speed. The 1 1/8th distance is not easy to come back at but since she is such a confirmed closer who does very little running early, we think she will be ok. The PP's for her race, the 7th at AP on Friday, are here.

Ships Cabin has rough begining

Ship's Cabin raced very greenly today at Arlington Park in his career debut. He broke a step slow and veered in sharply avoiding the horse outside him who broke to the inside at the start. After spotting the field 12 or so lengths he wasn't thrilled at the prospect of getting at that polydirt kicked in his face so Zimmerman steered him to the outside. Still far back and wide at the head of the stretch he made a run while gawking at the grandstand throughout the stretch run. He finished 9th and last beaten 9 lengths which really wasn't that bad considering the trouble he encountered and the fact that the race went 1:10.32 after quick fractions. He will be better for the experience and may find his home on the turf where there is considerably less kickback and what he is really bred for. Chart of the race

Kickin n Screamin has drawn post position #2 in the 4th at Arlington Park next Thursday, July 24th. For more on her and Dee Tee stables click here.

Cool Clue, Bubble Berry, Bob's Bean and Basketwoman all left CDT this morning for Bluegrass Equine Center for varying degrees of R & R. Albin and Colonel Klink shipped to Arlington where they will finish up their preparations for their debuts. The remainder of the stable will ship Monday afternoon to Churchill's barn 36 for the summer. We are planning quite a few works for Sunday morning and will report how those went later tomorrow morning.

Friday update

Kickin N Screamin worked a sharp half mile this morning at Arlington park in 48.60. She is being pointed to an $18000 claimer next Thursday at AP. She has been training fine since her accident in the paddock before her last scheduled race and should be a contender in that spot.

Ships Cabin has been installed at 8-1 for his career debut tomorrow at Arlington Park. Marcus Hersch selects him on top in the DRF:

"1. Ship's Cabin
2. Goaltogoal
3. Atheist
SHIP'S CABIN
missed works between April and May, but has breezed like a bear first in
Louisville, then up here, working for career debut; if he runs to the worktab,
he could win. GOALTOGOAL a close third -- though only of 6 -- in HAW career
debut; would seem to have room to improve; strong pedigree. ATHEIST keeps fading
to second or third after being on lead at stretch call; seems to have some
talent; wouldn't be surprised with a change in tactics since new rider up here."

Ship's Cabin entered at Arlington Park

Ship's Cabin drew post position number 8 in a 9 horse maiden special weight race going 6 furlongs over the polytrack on Saturday at Arlington Park. Though 6 furlongs may not be his optimal distance he needs to get some racing experience and this race hopefully get him that. Ramsey Zimmerman is aboard for Bluegrass Equine Center who bought him through BEC Bloodstock at the Keeneland November sale for $7000.
PP's for the race
Ship's Cabin's pedigree

Monday morning works

Colonel Klink getting a bath

We had ideal conditions to work horses this morning, sunny skies, light breeze, and moderate temperatures. Galaxy Lady was the first horse to work at 6:00 am. She went in 48.20 under Diego Rodriguez, finishing well and galloping great. For a cheap claimer she does awfully well in the morning. She is being pointed to a conditioned claimer on July 26th at Ellis Park.

Fading Light and Albin were the next to go. They worked 5 furlongs with Fading Light being the lead horse and Albin following. Fading Light got away from him a bit too much down the backside and Albin had a lot of ground to make up turning down the stretch. He did well to get within a few lengths of Fading Light without being pushed too much. He was timed in 103.40 for the 5 furlongs and galloped out in 117 for 6 furlongs. Fading Light got really aggressive leaving the pole and worked under a tight hold throughout. She was timed in 102.60 for 5 furlongs and appears ready to make the July 25th race that she has been pointed for. Albin looks like he will be ready for his targeted race on August 2nd at AP.

Makutus worked a nice 1/2 mile under Rodriguez in 48.60, galloping out 5 furlongs in 101.60. He was steady the whole way, finishing strong the last 100 yards and galloping out great. He wasn't that winded afterwards and is rapidly getting fit enough for his return to the races.

Aldebutante, Jacques Sparrow and Colonel Klink worked 4 furlongs out of the gate. All entered and stood well in the gate except Klink did try to kick and assistant starter but he missed. Klink broke a step behind the other two who broke alertly. Cherie even lost her iron briefly after the break causing Aldebutante to wind up a few lengths behind the others. Jacques Sparrow under Juan Matos held the inside position with Colonel Klink just a head behind while Aldebutante was eating some dirt while about 4 lengths behind. turning for home Cherie edged out from behind the other two and began to make up some ground while Klink headed and passed Jacques about 50 yards from the finish line. Aldebutante kept gaining ground steadily, passing Jacques Sparrow also while falling about a length or so short of Colonel Klink at the wire. Klink galloped out really well with his big stride and Aldebutante finished up fine though maybe a bit tired. Jacques Sparrow was done by the wire and Matos eased him up without asking for much of a gallop out as he is just not up to the fitness level of the other two. I was very happy with Colonel Klink who continues to improve and Aldebutante who handled a little adversity well. Jacques Sparrow did fine, he broke really well but is still a bit behind in his development. They were timed in 50.1 and were caught galloping out in 103.3 though Jacques Sparrow did not break 105.

Rampillion and Operetta Italiano worked in company in an easy 3 furlongs in 38 flat and galloped out in 52.20. It was OI's first 3 furlongs and was Rampillions first work since early June so we weren't looking to break any speed records. Rampillion with Ryan aboard was inside OI with Cherie when they broke off from the pole. They stayed head and head throughout with OI galloping out a little longer after the work. She is much bigger than Rampillion is right now and just doesn't have to work as hard as the other filly does. I thought it went great for both fillies and they should move ahead in their training from that work.

Mercury Rising worked 4 furlongs by himself in 50.10 with Matos aboard. He did fine, finishing up well and galloped out better than he has been.

E Major doesn't fire at AP

E Major raced poorly for the 1st time in his career yesterday in the 7th race at Arlington Park. After acting up in the starting gate she broke alertly and was in a good position down the backside while the leader and eventual winner was setting solid fractions of 22.30 and 45.70. However when she was asked to run leaving the turn she had no response. E Major finished 7th, 16 lengths behind Summer Flight who won the race by 3 in 117.41. She checked out okay afterwards and we are going to try to figure out exactly why she didn't run as well as she had in her first two races. Click for chart

Ships Cabin worked at AP, going a sharp 4 furlongs out of the gate, 47.80, which was 4th best out of 44 who worked the distance. He is pointing to a race on July 19th for his debut. That race is a 6 furlong Maiden Special Weight on the polytrack. Though he should be more effective going longer, it will be a good starting point. Ramsey Zimmerman (or as TC calls him "the retard") is scheduled to ride.

Rain Shower also worked yesterday at AP going an easy 4 furlongs in 49.40. She is looking at a $25000 NW3 LT race going 1 1/16th on the turf on July 25th. Rene Douglas is booked for the mount.

Kickin n Screamin went a really easy half mile in 53.60 yesterday at AP. It was her first work since her mishap in the paddock. She may run next in one of two spots. The first is a 18000 claimer going 1 mile on the polytrack on July 24th. The other is a 25000 going 1 1/16th on the turf on the 26th of July. Jose Velez should ride in either spot.

Carl S. worked a quarter mile this morning in company with three horses from other trainers barns. He did fine despite having a slight issue with the turn which is really tight for him at CDT considering his size. Cherie said that the time was 26.20 and he did it easily and cooled out well. the other 2 year olds are scheduled to work on Monday morning. Since the racing in KY has moved to Ellis Park, the starting gate schooling schedule has been cut back and there is no gate available on weekends. So we will be working most of the 2 year olds on Mondays and Tuesdays to coincide with that schedule change.

Hacker Craft 3rd at AP

Hacker Craft closed from well off of a slow pace today to finish 3rd in the 4th race at Arlington Park. Sitting 7th while 10 lengths off the leader who set fractions of 24.95, 49.38, and 113.21, Hacker Craft rallied inside of horses on the turn to get into 3rd at the head of the stretch. He closed ground on the leader through the stretch and fell 1 1/2 lengths short at the wire. Click for the chart.

Makutus works, Runners at AP

Makutus worked in 51 seconds for a half mile yesterday at CDT. It was his first work since April 13th at Keeneland. He was having some hind end issues after that work and we have given him plenty of time to recover. Aboard for the work was Diego Rodriguez who worked him at Keeneland. Rodriguez said after the work that he felt strong and was smoother in his action than he was this spring when he worked him. Makutus will work another 4 furlongs next Monday or Tuesday. Personally I still feel that he is a very talented horse and look forward to the late summer and fall with him.

E Major has been entered for this Friday the 11th at Arlington Park in a Maiden Special Weight race. The race, which came up tough due to a couple of KY shippers, is a 6 1/2 furlong race on the polytrack. She has been training well and with a lot of speed lined up in the race we may get a favorable trip. Here are the PP's for the race.

Hacker Craft is entered to run on Thursday at Arlington. He is in race 4 which is a $10000 Nw3 LT race which has come up tough due to a few hard droppers. Hacker is training nicely and rates an upset chance with some pace and a good trip. Here are the PP's for this race.

Sunday Works

Fading Light worked well this morning at CDT, going 4 furlongs in 48.20 which was the fastest of 8 works. Under Diego Rodriguez, she broke off under a good hold and finished up well, galloping out in 101.20. She will probably work again next weekend and we will start looking for a race for her. July 25th at AP in a NW1x going 1 1/8th on the turf is a strong possibility.

Aldebutante worked a 1/2 mile in 50.40 under Cherie. She broke off 2 lengths in front of Albin, going the first 1/4 mile in 26.30. She finished up down the stretch in 24.10 under a good hold and galloped out strong all the way back to the 1/4 pole. She caught her breath pretty quickly afterwards and cooled out fine.

Albin worked 5 furlongs in 103.4, starting off behind Aldebutante, taking some dirt in his face and finishing up fine. He did not get tired at all and will soon be ready to run. We will concentrate on getting him his gate card since he has been a little tardy leaving the gate in the morning. August 3rd at AP going 1 mile on the polytrack is the goal at this point.

Jacques Sparrow and Mercury Rising worked an easy 4 furlongs in 52. Cherie was on the inside with Jacques Sparrow and Rodriguez was on Mercury Rising on the outside. They went evenly throughout and galloped out well though Mercury was a little winded afterwards. Both are good out of the gate and will work for their gate cards next week.

Appoint 'two minute licked' 4 furlongs this morning. Ryan said that responded quickly when she asked her to pick up the pace in her gallop and was happy to get to go fast. She will work next week if everything continues to be positive with her.

Graphite Halo did not work due to a nagging cough that we have been treating this week. We did not want to risk her developing a fever or full blown sickness by adding too much stress to her this week. She should be back to her normal schedule next week.

Campaneris has galloped well and we are going to start to do a little gate work with her. i still don't think she will race before the fall but she is developing nicely.

Basketwoman and Operetta Italiano 'two minute licked' 5 furlongs in company and looked very good while doing so. Cherie commented that as OI picks up the pace her stride length seems to get bigger as she stretches out. Basketwoman goes with her head a little high and we have added a shadow roll to her to try to get her to drop it a little. Both of these fillies are scheduled to work next weekend, most likely going 3 furlongs in an easy fashion.

Colonel Klink did not work because he lost a shoe and banged up his foot a little. His shin has improved quite a bit this week and may not be an issue at all but we are going to let him go barefoot for a few days. I may work him later in the week if we can get some secure shoes on him.

Cool Clue is still nursing his sore feet and remains in light training. We are working on toughening up the soles on his hooves and will keep him in light training until they are better.

Normanruth is doing fine though still a bit weak in the hind end. It takes quite a long time for developing horses to build up strength in their muscles when they have not been in training for an extended period, especially in the hind end and over the back. That is one of the reasons that you have to have some training as a 2 year old even if the horse wont likely race at 2. They will never develop much muscle when they are running around a field without weight on their back.

Rampillion 'two minute licked' 3 furlongs under Ryan. She did it fine except for being a little late with her lead switches which is most likely due to inexperience. She will work 3 furlongs next week.

Comeback had some filling in his ankles and had a little reaction to the leg paint we put on them. He will continue to jog until that is cleared up which should not be long.

Carl S. galloped well and is still learning how to do things the correct way. He will do some gate work this week and will work next weekend or earlier depending on Colonel Klink.

Ships Cabin has done well since his work and will have a gate work sometime later in the week. We are pointing for July 19th race at AP going 6 furlongs in MSW company. The distance may be a bit short for him but will provide a good starting point for him.

Richwood Silver has been going well since her return to the track and will begin doing a little more as the week goes on.

Makutus is scheduled to work 4 furlongs tomorrow morning, in his first work since the Spring. He has been training well and is ready to get back on track.

Bubble Berry did not give much of an effort in her race on Friday and we will look to wheel her back soon in similar company.

Galaxy Lady also came out of her 2nd place effort in good order. We will run her back at Ellis Park in a conditioned claimer.

Inky Blanford is going well. His shin seems to have settled down and we will continue our slow progress with him.

Rain Shower is doing fine and is being pointed for a 25000 NW3LT race going 1 1/16th on the turf at AP on July 25th. Rene Douglas asked to ride which makes me believe that we are the best horse at AP in that condition. That does not ensure success but makes it the right spot to be in.

E Major was entered for July 11th at AP in a MSW going 6 1/2 furlongs. She has trained great since her trouble filled race last out and should be tough with a clean trip.

Kickin n Screamin seems to have no ill effects from her fall in the paddock the other day. She went to the track today and showed no problems.

Hacker Craft has been entered for the 10th at AP. The race is an ultra tough race for the class as there are several droppers, some with decent form. Hopefully we will get a better trip than last out.

Posse Valley and Sumwonlovesyou are going to Bluegrass Equine Center later in the week to start training on the Aqua Pacer.

Doctor Begue will examine Moonlight Flite next weekend and if given the okay we will also start her on the Aqua Pacer.

Bob's Bean is also heading for to BEC for a little turnout and specialized care.

Misfortune at AP, hopeful at CD

Kickin N Screamin had a rough time of it in the paddock at AP yesterday. She reared and slipped while being saddled and wound up falling on her side. She suffered some minor scrapes and was scratched by the track vet. She looks to be okay this morning and will return to training in a few days.

Bubble Berry runs shortly at Churchill Downs in the first race as the 5-2 morning line favorite. There is a good chance that she will be claimed and we are hoping that she can go out on a winning note.

E Major worked in 48.2 this morning at AP in preparation for her next scheduled race on July 11th.

Hacker Craft also worked 4 furlongs this morning, covering the half mile in 48 seconds. He is pointing to a claiming race on the 10th of July at AP.

Most of the two year olds are scheduled to work tomorrow morning if the weather is not too wet. Reports on those works tomorrow.

Midweek Update

Bubble Berry drew into the first race on July 4th at CD. It is a 3 year old filly $15000 claimer going 6 1/2 furlongs. She has been made the 5/2 morning line favorite after her 3 length win last out over similar company.
Click for the PP's of the race

Kickin N Screamin has been entered for the 3rd race at AP on July 3rd. It is a $25000 non winners of three races lifetime race going 1 mile out of the chute. She drew post number 5 out of 7 runners and will be ridden by Jesse Campbell. The race is unusually tough for this level and we are listed at 10-1 morning line despite coming off of a win.
Click for the PP's of the race

Ships Cabin worked 100.2 over the polytrack at AP this morning. He seems to handle all surfaces pretty well. He did however bleed a little after the work and will be treated with antibiotics and clembuterol to help clear up his lungs.

Cool Clue's feet are bothering him again and we are going to pull his shoes off for a week and soak them in some Epsom's salts.

Sunday Morning Works

Colonel Klink continued to train forwardly this morning, besting workmate Jacques Sparrow in a 4 furlong work from the gate. Klink broke a step slow but quickly picked up Jacques and out finished him by a length at the wire under jockey Diego Rodriguez. Jaques who was ridden by Juan Matos, broke quickly but worked greenly as has been his habit. Both horses were winded after their first gate works which was to be expected. Colonel Klink will probably work with Albin next week going 5 furlongs.

Albin worked an easy half in 51.4, galloping out in 106. He worked without company and as such doesn't put much effort into his solo works. He needs more gate work before he is ready to work from there. He is ready to go a good 5/8ths and will go with the aforementioned Colonel Klink next week.

Mercury Rising worked 4 furlongs in 49.3 in company with an older filly, Fading Light. He was on the inside of the filly under Diego Rodriguez as Fading Light with Matt Straight stayed just to his outside. He finished up well with just a tap on the shoulder to keep him paying attention to his business. He will do some gate work this week and will work another 4 furlongs next week. Fading Light did well in her first work in a few weeks. We weren't looking for anything more than what she did and she seemed to come out the work in good order. After 2 more works we will look for a grass race at AP for her to start her campaign.

Graphite Halo suffered a cut to the front of her left hind ankle, is undergoing antibiotic treatment and is training lightly until everything clears up. Her front ankles which have has some filling in them look very good. She should be back on her work schedule next week.

Sugarland Star has shipped to Bluegrass Equine Center for a brief freshening. She will be turned out in a 2 acre paddock for 16 hours a day and will be heading to the aquatred next week.

Appoint had her first fast gallop in a month Sunday morning. She has been bothered by growing pains and fill in her joints but appears to be back on the right track.

Cool Clue, who has had some issues with tender feet, remains in light training and we will wait until his feet are no longer an issue before we resume heavy training.

Normanruth has been doing well in his training after getting a little behind while we were waiting for him to grow. He does everything correctly, he just needs experience and miles under his belt.

Operetta Italiano galloped in company with Basketwoman with those two picking up the pace the last quarter mile in around 28 seconds. they will have several strong gallops before we ask them to work an official 3 furlongs. Both are rangy types that are not made to sprint and there is simply no need to rush them to get ready for races that they are not suited to anyway.

Comeback has had a reaction to leg paint in his left front resulting is skin soreness and will simply jog until the issues has resolved itself.

Carl S. 'two minutes licked' the last part of his gallop and is getting closer to an official work, most likely in around 10 days.

Campaneris is just beginning to gallop, most days jogging 1 1/4 miles before galloping a mile. She is behind the other 2 year olds because she spent most of the spring growing up while turned out. She will not run until the fall at the earliest.

Ships Cabin schooled in the gate at Arlington park. He is scheduled to work again on Wednesday which will be his first polytrack work since April when he got the bullet at Keeneland for 3 furlongs. A couple of more sharp works and he will be ready to debut.

Bob's Bean has had her shoes pulled and is headed for the farm this week. We will do some therapy on her and give her a little time in the field.

Richwood Silver returned to regular training this week after a brief period of downtime. Her legs are tight, her weight is good and she is ready to begin her comeback after 2 tough races. Targeting August for her return which could come anywhere from AP to Presque Isle.

Hacker Craft is plugging along towards his next race which looks like July 10th for the same price (10000 nw3lt).

Makutus made his return to dirt training memorable by dumping Cherie after he galloped and ran around the barn area. He will be going with the pony from now on.

Bubble Berry is all set for her race on Friday.

E Major is training well leading up to her next race which will be on July 11th at AP, going 6 1/2 furlongs on the polytrack. She worked 5 furlongs in 102.3 on Saturday and will have one more work before she runs.

Possee Valley and Sumwonlovesyou are shipping to Bluegrass Equine Center later this week to begin the next phase of their rehabilitation which will include hyperbaric oxygen treatment and aquatred training.

Galaxy Lady came out of her second place finish in good shape and may be running on July 10th at Ellis Park.

Rain Shower was originally scheduled to run on July 5th but we are looking towards a different race now.

Inky Blandford has minor shin issues which aren't unusual for a big 2 year old at this time of the year but will continue in light training.