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.
Kickin n Screamin is doing well since her race and is scheduled to have an easy work on Saturday morning.
Sumwonlovesyou has an apparent stone bruise which is delaying her training once again. Talk about tough luck.
2 comments:
Chuck,
I will be at the Spa Wed-Monday of closing week. Would be great if you could find a race for her then!! Hope to see you soon.
NC Tony
If K n S worked :48 1/5 and went easy as planned, she may be (as Trevor would say ) sitting a "big one".
Benny
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