Works tomorrow

Aldebutante is going to work in that morning at CD, going 4 furlongs from the gate in company with Mercury Rising. I dont believe that we are going to make the race on the 10th with the filly as she simply hasnt done enough to be ready for a Saratoga maiden. I would like to get 2 more works into her at 5 furlongs after tomorrows work and that puts us looking for something around the 20th. Rampillion is going to work 3 furlongs again in company with Graphite Halo. She has done some gate work this week and did well.

Sumwonlovesyou has been going on the Aqua Pacer and being turned out at night and is doing well.

Kickin is doing great

Looking good

Aldebutante and Rampillion came out of their works in good order and Kickin looks fine as well.

Kickin in good shape, works...

Kickin N Screamin came out of her race in good shape. She has been eating, her weight is good and her legs are cold and tight. There is a race that suits her well on August 16th but we may choose to wait a bit longer than three weeks in between starts. The race is a $25000 NW3LT going 1 1/16th on the polytrack. I would say at this time I am about 50/50 on running her back. Let's see how she trains before we make any decisions. We will have to find a new jockey because Jose Velez is relocating to Monmouth Park.

Aldebutante worked this morning at Churchill beach. She went in 50.60 in hand under Cherie and I told her not to let her do more than that because the track was so deep and tiring. Apparently water for the track isn't in the budget. She galloped out very well which is not surprising considering how easily she worked. We are planning on working out of the gate on Friday. That will be a big work because it will be the last strong work before she runs. We cant afford to miss any days or have any setbacks if we are going to make a race on the 10th.

Rampillion worked 3 furlongs in 37 seconds which was a pretty good move. Going in company with Graphite Halo, Rampillion started off well and finished up good despite the deep conditions. She was pretty winded afterwards but cooled out in good condition. She will also work on Friday going 3 furlongs once again.

Sumwonlovesyou is heading to Bluegrass Equine Center on Monday.

Nice run by Kickin

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. Click for a chart of todays race.

Aldebutante received her gate card at CD Wednesday morning. She broke alertly though she still needs to spend more time schooling and settling down while inside the gate.

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Sundays Works

Aldebutante and Rampillion both worked this morning, albeit in far different manners. Rampillion worked a slow half mile in company with Inky Blanford. Inky was acting rank before the work and as a result both horses wound up breaking off very slow. Rampillion did everything right, switching leads and finishing her last quarter in about 25 seconds. She will do some gate work this week when she gets over to Churchill.

Aldebutante worked very well while in company with Jacques Sparrow, a Ten Most Wanted colt. She was outside of him going to the pole and stayed there under a tight hold by Cherie until they reached the top of the stretch. Cherie tapped her once on the shoulder with the whip and Aldebutante responded by accelerating past the colt and finishing strong right through the wire. She was about 5 lengths clear at the finish in 48.20 and galloped out nicely in 103 for 5 furlongs. Afterwards she was a bit winded but it was very hot so that could be a factor. She will do some gate schooling this week and may work out of the gate again next week.

Kickin N Screamin in at AP

Kickin N Screamin drew post number 2 in a field of 8 fillies and mares in the 4th race at Arlington Park on Thursday July 24th. The race is an $18000 claiming race going 1 mile on the polytrack will be contested at the one turn mile layout, running out of the chute. There doesn't appear to be a whole lot of pace which hurts but very few of these fillies are on top of their game right now and Kickin seems to be improving. I don't have the thorograph numbers yet but I know her last number was by far her best and she worked really well in preparation for this. We may be a bit underrepresented at Arlington as Steve will be busy (understatement obviously) and Scavs will be midway through his Southwestern American tour but anyone who is going be sure to let me know and we will be sure to make sure that you are accommodated.
PP's for the race

Kickins tune up

Kickin N Screamin worked a nice 4 furlongs this morning going 48.60 which was 16th out of the 48 horses that worked the distance. TC brought her out early, hitting the track just before 6 am to try to beat the heat. With exercise rider Willie Dunn up, she worked very well under a strong hold, galloping out with good energy. TC reported that she returned to the barn in great shape and cooled out fine. She has been holding her weight and the paddock accident seems to be behind us now. Kickin will school in the paddock again before she races again though she has done well there since the incident.

Aldebutante and Rampillion will work Sunday at CDT and move over to CD on Monday or Tuesday with the rest of the stable due to CDT being closed this summer for renovations.

Kickin n Screamin schools

Kickin N Screamin schooled in the paddock today at Arlington Park and did fine. TC mentioned that she was a little antsy when she first came into the paddock but settled down nicely afterwards. This was the second time we have schooled her in the paddock since her incident. The race on the 24th looks like it will be our next start with her.

Aldebutante galloped well this morning and is scheduled to work on Sunday, going a half mile and galloping out 5 furlongs. She will most likely go in company with Colonel Klink and/or Jacques Sparrow. We are on course for Saratoga and the races on the 10th of August are a good possibility.

Rampillion is also dong well and will work this coming weekend, most likely in company with Operetta Italiano going 3 furlongs once again. A September start at Turfway Park is our goal at the moment though Mountaineer, Charles Town, Presque Isle, etc. are still possibilities.

Sumwonlovesyou's arrival at Bluegrass Equine Center has been delayed due to her passing a small piece of gravel though her hoof. I was reluctant to move her until the abscess has settled down a bit. It is not a big issue and she will most likely move this weekend.

Aldebutante and Rampillion's works

Aldebutante and Rampillion both worked this morning at CDT. Under perfect weather of sunny skies and a temperature of 65 degrees, both fillies did well while being asked to perform different tasks. Aldebutante worked from the gate with two other horses, breaking from the inside post under Cherie. She broke alertly, sharp enough to cause Cherie to briefly lose her iron and as such they wound up a few lengths behind the other two. She rated nicely while in behind, taking dirt in her face with no issues. Cherie asked her to pick it up down the lane and Aldebutante responded, gaining ground to the wire and finishing about 1 length behind Colonel Klink. She galloped out well and cooled out in good shape. Aldebutante was timed in 50 for the work.

Rampillion worked 3 furlongs in company with Operetta Italiano which was their first work together. Rampillion hadn't worked since early June and we weren't looking for much time wise from her. Breaking off inside the other filly, she handled the turn fine and the fillies stayed together right to the wire. She was timed in 38 for the 3 furlongs, galloping out in 52 for 4 furlongs.

The above photos are Rampillion under tack and Aldebutante in the shedrow and were taken this morning by Benny Leger

Kickin N Screamin back to work

Kickin n Screamin worked an easy half mile yesterday at AP in 53.60. In her first work since her paddock mishap, she broke off in a gallop and finished up down the lane galloping out in 106. We weren't looking for much more than that as we want to keep her fresh and were just knocking the edge off of her. The next possibilities for races are the 24th of July at AP going 1 mile for 18000 or July 26th at AP going 1 1/16th in 25000 claiming company. Jose Velez will ride her in either spot. Though I would prefer to keep her on the polytrack I will run in any race where she fits and has a chance in.

Aldebutante and Rampillion are going to work on Monday morning, weather permitting. Aldebutante is scheduled to work from the gate but Rampillion is not quite ready for that step. Realistically I would think that Rampillion may be ready to run at the end of the Ellis Park meet or more likely at Turfway Park in September. There is also the possibility of her making a start at Kentucky Downs, running up and down the hills.

Sumwonlovesyou will move Wednesday to Bluegrass Equine Center. I saw her on Wednesday and she looks great.

Aldebutante's work

Aldebutante worked 4 furlongs in 50.40 this morning at CDT. She served as a pacesetter for another horse, Albin, that was working 5 furlongs and needed to work behind horses. With Cherie aboard, she broke off smoothly, going the first 1/4 mile in an easy 26.30 under a tight hold. She switched leads right on cue and actually spurted away from Ablin a bit straightening out down the stretch. She went the last 1/4 in 24.10 while still under a hold and galloped out well as Albin got by her after the wire while working the extra furlong, and she wanted to chase him. She came back to the barn on her toes, was not really winded and cooled out fine. She will do some more gate work this week and may work from the gate next weekend, depending on the new starting gate schedule. Aldebutante has been very good in the gate, both going in and coming out. She is doing really well and there are a few races in the Saratoga book that look interesting for her.

Rampillion 'two minute licked'under Ryan this morning. She said that she picked up speed on cue and enjoyed going faster than normal. Rampillion was a little sloppy with her lead changes but that is mostly due to inexperience. We will probably work her an easy 3 furlongs next weekend.

Sumwonlovesyou will be leaving Arundel for BEC later in the week. She will start on the Aqua Pacer and have some more turnout time in between sessions. This is the next step in the process of her recovery and it is a big one. If she has no issues with her leg after a period of time in the Aqua Pacer combined with hyperbaric oxygen treatment she will go back to the track sometime in August.

Kickin n Screamin went back to the track today and looked like she has no lingering issues from her fall in the paddock the other day. I briefly looked over the condition book at AP but haven't come up with a plan until we gallop her a little and see where she is physically.

Kickin looking good

TC reports this morning that Kickin N Screamin seems to have no issues due to her fall in the paddock yesterday. She walked fine this morning and will start training again on Sunday. Aldebutante and Rampillion are scheduled to work tomorrow morning weather permitting.

Bad day at AP

When we started Dee Tee Stable one of our hopes was to allow people to experience the "experiences" of owning a racehorse and all that it entails. Unfortunately today was one of those experiences that you wish you didn't have to experience. As I'm sure you know by now Kickin N Screamin was very fractious in the saddling area and wound up rearing up, slipping and falling onto her side. Though she wasn't seriously injured, just some scrapes and bruises, the track vet scratched her which was absolutely the correct call. She has had her issues in the paddock before and today was most likely simply bad luck on our part. She schooled yesterday in the paddock and did fine but apparently she is smart enough to know the difference between practice and the real thing. TC and our vet went over her and didn't find anything serious. She will have a couple of easy days before she goes back into serious training. If she looks okay after a few days, we will start looking for a substitute race for her. I feel terrible for the people that traveled for the race and I admit I was so disappointed I didn't even stay to watch the race. But the good thing is that she doesn't appear to be injured and will live to fight another day.