Rampillion's work

Rampillion worked a quarter mile in 27 seconds in company with a Mizzen Mast 2 year old filly named Graphite Halo. She was on the inside of the other filly and went without any problems other than both fillies being a little rank starting off. They stayed head and head for the short work and galloped out in 41 seconds for 3 furlongs. Time is not especially important in these early works, just teaching the horses how to properly work is the main goal. She cooled out fine and will go 3 furlongs next week providing we make it through the week unscathed.

Aldebutante's cuts looked better this morning. There was no sign of infection though there is still a little swelling associated with the scratches. As long as she heals well she shouldn't miss much time. The setbacks probably will prevent her from making a start at Churchill as we simply may run out of time and don't need to rush her. Saratoga would be the next logical plan for her. Rampillion will also probably not make Churchill but Saratoga is not in her plans. She would most likely run at tracks like Ellis Park, Arlington Park, Presque Isle, or even Colonial. Benny Leger was on hand to see the work and examine Aldebutante's injury and we even put him to work a little holding Starry Knight in the ice tub.

I am going to see Sumwonlovesyou on Tuesday and if everything is good we are planning on bringing her back to the track on July 1st. Kickin is doing fine though I am really leaning towards skipping the race on the 12th and giving her a little more time.