Workout Patrol
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the California worktab
At Hollywood Park on Saturday, multiple Grade 1 queen VENTURA (Chester
House) traveled a half-mile on the Cushion Track in :48, breezing. Runner-up as
the defending champion in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1), the
Juddmonte Farms homebred will line up for the final time in next Saturday's
Matriarch S. (G1). Ventura, who was trained throughout her North American career
by the late Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel, will run in the name of Frankel's
longtime assistant, Humberto Ascanio.
Ascanio also sent out his two contenders for Friday's Citation H. (G1) for
five-furlong works.
Multiple Grade 2 hero PROUDINSKY (Ger) (Silvano [Ger]), unraced since
his third-place effort in the Monmouth S. in June, clocked 1:00 3/5, while
Brazilian Group 3 winner FLUKE (Brz) (Wild Event), most recently
successful in an allowance/optional claimer at Belmont, went in 1:00 4/5.
Seven-time Grade 1 star and $5 million earner LAVA MAN (Slew City
Slew) continued building up to his comeback, drilling six panels in a bullet
1:12 1/5 for Doug O'Neill. Last seen trailing in the 2008 Eddie Read H. (G1),
the eight-year-old gelding posted the fastest of nine moves at the distance.
Providencia S. (G2) victress ACTING LADY (Theatrical [Ire]), coming
off a fifth in the Harold C. Ramser Sr. H. (G3), toured five-eighths in 1:00
4/5.
Willard L. Proctor Memorial S. winner CLASSICAL SLEW (Bernstein),
third in the Hollywood Juvenile Championship S. (G3) two back, strolled three
furlongs in :39.
Multiple stakes diva ZARDANA (Brz) (Crimson Tide), seventh in the Las
Palmas H. (G2), zipped four panels in :48 2/5.
French stakes scorer PRIDE DANCER (Ire) (Fasliyev), third in the
Senorita S. (G3) earlier this season, exercised in :49 3/5.
Debut maiden-winning juvenile MAJESTIC AFLEET (Northern Afleet) reeled
off five furlongs in 1:00.
Over Santa Anita's Pro-Ride, the Ken McPeek squadron was out in force.
Breeders' Futurity (G1) hero NOBLE'S PROMISE (Cuvee), a close third in
the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) last time out, took a half-mile spin in :50 1/5.
The bay colt is preparing for the December 19 CashCall Futurity (G1).
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up BEAUTICIAN (Dehere),
likely for the December 20 Hollywood Starlet S. (G1), strode in :49 2/5.
Summer S. (Can-G3) victor BRIDGETOWN (Speightstown), a game second in
the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G2), covered five panels in 1:01 2/5. The
chestnut colt is headed to next Saturday's Generous S. (G3).
Debut romper CONNIE AND MICHAEL (Roman Ruler), eighth in the Breeders'
Cup Juvenile Fillies, finished up in 1:02 2/5.
Multiple Argentinean Group 2 queen TEAMGEIST (Arg) (Mutakddim), third
in the Spinster S. (G1) two back, blitzed four furlongs in :47 4/5. The
six-year-old mare is eyeing the December 5 Bayakoa H. (G2).
For Todd Pletcher, multiple Grade 2 winner COWBOY CAL (Giant's
Causeway) traveled a half-mile in :50 1/5. The millionaire, who was a subpar
10th in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1), will try to make amends in the Citation.
Multiple Grade 2 star MISREMEMBERED (Candy Ride [Arg]), bound for
Friday's Clark H. (G2) at Churchill Downs, sizzled six panels in a bullet 1:12
2/5. The Bob Baffert pupil is exiting a track record-setting score in the
Indiana Derby (G2) at Hoosier Park.
American Oaks Invitational (G1) third LEXLENOS (Ire) (Intikhab),
runner-up in a pair of allowances in her latest ventures, strode five furlongs
in 1:00 4/5.
Grade 2-placed HAMEILDAEME (GB) (Storming Home [GB]), sixth in the
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1), was caught in 1:01 2/5.
Stakes victor GALLANT GENT (Yankee Gentleman), third in the Norfolk S.
(G1) and seventh in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, sped a half-mile in :47
3/5.
Grade 2-placed JERANIMO (Congaree), second in an allowance/optional
claimer in his return from a six-month layoff, clocked :48 3/5.
Silky Sullivan S. scorer FEISTY SUANCES (Suances [GB]), who just
missed in the Jack Coady S. off a similar vacation, went three panels in :37 2/5
on the fast dirt training track.
Up north at Golden Gate Fields, Grade 3 veteran VICTORINA (Delaware
Township), who landed the Harvest S. two back, worked five Tapeta furlongs in
1:01 2/5.
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the Kentucky worktab
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) upsetter FURTHEST LAND (Smart Strike), a
neck victor of the Kentucky Cup Classic (G2) two back, breezed four furlongs in
:50 2/5 over the fast dirt at Trackside Louisville on Saturday in advance of
either the Clark H. (G2) or River City H. (G3) on Friday.
Trainer Michael Maker sent out a trio of "Kittens" exiting Breeders' Cup
starts to work five furlongs.
Sunday Silence S. hero WILLIAM'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy), eighth in the
Juvenile (G1) most recently and probable for next Saturday's Kentucky Jockey
Club (G2), breezed a bullet five furlongs in 1:00.
Vision S. winner DEAN'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy), sixth by just 2 3/4
lengths in the Juvenile Turf (G2) last out, logged five-eighths in 1:00 3/5.
Stakes victress LISA'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy), unplaced in the Juvenile
Fillies Turf, posted five panels in 1:03 2/5.
At Churchill Downs, DUBIOUS MISS (E Dubai), second by a neck to
Furthest Land in the Kentucky Cup Classic, breezed five-eighths in 1:01 on the
fast main track. The Paul McGee-trained five-year-old, who had Calvin Borel in
the saddle for the move, is gearing up for the Clark.
"I got him in :26 the first part and :35 the last three-eighths," McGee said.
"Perfect."
McGee also sent out multiple Grade 3 hero DEMARCATION (Gulch) to
breeze four furlongs in :50 4/5. The Ack Ack H. (G3) victor could show up next
in the River City H.
Grade 3 winner PLEASANT STRIKE (Smart Strike), a near miss second in
both the Cliff Hanger S. (G3) and Red Bank S. (G3), covered a half in :48 3/5,
also in advance of the River City.
Pocahontas S. (G3) heroine SASSY IMAGE (Broken Vow) breezed five
furlongs in 1:00 1/5 in preparation for next Saturday's Golden Rod S. (G2).
Grade 1-placed multiple stakes queen SUPERIOR STORM (Stormy Atlantic),
a head winner of the Louisiana Cup Distaff S. two back, worked four furlongs in
:49 1/5.
Arlington Classic S. winner GIANT OAK (Giant's Causeway), runner-up in
the Indiana Derby (G2) most recently, breezed a bullet, best-of-34, five
furlongs in :59 4/5 with Shaun Bridgmohan aboard. The Chris Block trainee, who
was scratched from the Fayette S. (G2), is now headed for the Clark.
"Five days after the Indiana Derby, he stepped on an Allen's wrench with his
right front," said Drew Coontz, assistant to trainer Chris Block. "We shipped
him to Keeneland a week before the Fayette. I flew in Thursday night and the
next morning we were going to train and he was off in the left front and we had
to scratch him.
"He's been doing great since he got here," Coontz added. "He has worked well
and this morning I got him in a minute."
Grade 3-placed AU MOON (Malibu Moon), an allowance winner last out off
a four-month break, traveled a half-mile in :51.
RULE (Roman Ruler), who set a new track record at Delta Downs when
taking the Jean Lafitte S. last out, posted four panels in :48 3/5.
Allowance victor CALLIDE VALLEY (Indian Charlie), nominated to the
Kentucky Jockey Club, negotiated five panels in 1:00 3/5.
Maiden scorer MR. SATURDAYNIGHT (Grand Reward), also possible for the
Kentucky Jockey Club, exercised five panels in 1:01 2/5.
Grade 3 victor KARELIAN (Bertrando), second by a nose in the Shadwell
Turf Mile (G1) and sixth by 3 3/4 lengths in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) in his
only two starts so far this year, covered a bullet five furlongs in 1:00 on
Keeneland's Polytrack.
Grade 1 winner WICKED STYLE (Macho Uno), third in the Fayette S. (G2)
last out, breezed a half-mile in :49 3/5.
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the California worktab
At Hollywood Park on Saturday, multiple Grade 1 queen VENTURA (Chester
House) traveled a half-mile on the Cushion Track in :48, breezing. Runner-up as
the defending champion in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1), the
Juddmonte Farms homebred will line up for the final time in next Saturday's
Matriarch S. (G1). Ventura, who was trained throughout her North American career
by the late Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel, will run in the name of Frankel's
longtime assistant, Humberto Ascanio.
Ascanio also sent out his two contenders for Friday's Citation H. (G1) for
five-furlong works.
Multiple Grade 2 hero PROUDINSKY (Ger) (Silvano [Ger]), unraced since
his third-place effort in the Monmouth S. in June, clocked 1:00 3/5, while
Brazilian Group 3 winner FLUKE (Brz) (Wild Event), most recently
successful in an allowance/optional claimer at Belmont, went in 1:00 4/5.
Seven-time Grade 1 star and $5 million earner LAVA MAN (Slew City
Slew) continued building up to his comeback, drilling six panels in a bullet
1:12 1/5 for Doug O'Neill. Last seen trailing in the 2008 Eddie Read H. (G1),
the eight-year-old gelding posted the fastest of nine moves at the distance.
Providencia S. (G2) victress ACTING LADY (Theatrical [Ire]), coming
off a fifth in the Harold C. Ramser Sr. H. (G3), toured five-eighths in 1:00
4/5.
Willard L. Proctor Memorial S. winner CLASSICAL SLEW (Bernstein),
third in the Hollywood Juvenile Championship S. (G3) two back, strolled three
furlongs in :39.
Multiple stakes diva ZARDANA (Brz) (Crimson Tide), seventh in the Las
Palmas H. (G2), zipped four panels in :48 2/5.
French stakes scorer PRIDE DANCER (Ire) (Fasliyev), third in the
Senorita S. (G3) earlier this season, exercised in :49 3/5.
Debut maiden-winning juvenile MAJESTIC AFLEET (Northern Afleet) reeled
off five furlongs in 1:00.
Over Santa Anita's Pro-Ride, the Ken McPeek squadron was out in force.
Breeders' Futurity (G1) hero NOBLE'S PROMISE (Cuvee), a close third in
the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) last time out, took a half-mile spin in :50 1/5.
The bay colt is preparing for the December 19 CashCall Futurity (G1).
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up BEAUTICIAN (Dehere),
likely for the December 20 Hollywood Starlet S. (G1), strode in :49 2/5.
Summer S. (Can-G3) victor BRIDGETOWN (Speightstown), a game second in
the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G2), covered five panels in 1:01 2/5. The
chestnut colt is headed to next Saturday's Generous S. (G3).
Debut romper CONNIE AND MICHAEL (Roman Ruler), eighth in the Breeders'
Cup Juvenile Fillies, finished up in 1:02 2/5.
Multiple Argentinean Group 2 queen TEAMGEIST (Arg) (Mutakddim), third
in the Spinster S. (G1) two back, blitzed four furlongs in :47 4/5. The
six-year-old mare is eyeing the December 5 Bayakoa H. (G2).
For Todd Pletcher, multiple Grade 2 winner COWBOY CAL (Giant's
Causeway) traveled a half-mile in :50 1/5. The millionaire, who was a subpar
10th in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1), will try to make amends in the Citation.
Multiple Grade 2 star MISREMEMBERED (Candy Ride [Arg]), bound for
Friday's Clark H. (G2) at Churchill Downs, sizzled six panels in a bullet 1:12
2/5. The Bob Baffert pupil is exiting a track record-setting score in the
Indiana Derby (G2) at Hoosier Park.
American Oaks Invitational (G1) third LEXLENOS (Ire) (Intikhab),
runner-up in a pair of allowances in her latest ventures, strode five furlongs
in 1:00 4/5.
Grade 2-placed HAMEILDAEME (GB) (Storming Home [GB]), sixth in the
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1), was caught in 1:01 2/5.
Stakes victor GALLANT GENT (Yankee Gentleman), third in the Norfolk S.
(G1) and seventh in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, sped a half-mile in :47
3/5.
Grade 2-placed JERANIMO (Congaree), second in an allowance/optional
claimer in his return from a six-month layoff, clocked :48 3/5.
Silky Sullivan S. scorer FEISTY SUANCES (Suances [GB]), who just
missed in the Jack Coady S. off a similar vacation, went three panels in :37 2/5
on the fast dirt training track.
Up north at Golden Gate Fields, Grade 3 veteran VICTORINA (Delaware
Township), who landed the Harvest S. two back, worked five Tapeta furlongs in
1:01 2/5.
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the Maryland worktab
Grade 3 veteran RAVALO (Mutakddim), a close second in the Frank J. De
Francis Memorial Dash (G1), covered five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 over the fast main
track at Laurel on Saturday in advance of the Fall Highweight H. (G3) on
Thursday.
Multiple Grade 2 queen SKYLIGHTER (Sky Mesa), disqualified from first
and placed second in an October 31 allowance, completed a half-mile in :50 1/5
over the fast dirt at Fair Hill. Friday's Top Flight H. (G2) is on tap.
Multiple stakes winner SCOLARA (Quiet American), third in the De La
Rose S. when last seen in August, traveled in :51 4/5.
SNAPSHOT (Awesome Again), runner-up in the Jersey Shore S. (G3) last
time, went in the same time.
Grade 3-placed stakes winner SUMO (Fusaichi Pegasus), up the track in
the Indiana Derby (G2) last out, logged five-eighths in 1:04 over the Tapeta.
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the Kentucky worktab
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) upsetter FURTHEST LAND (Smart Strike), a
neck victor of the Kentucky Cup Classic (G2) two back, breezed four furlongs in
:50 2/5 over the fast dirt at Trackside Louisville on Saturday in advance of
either the Clark H. (G2) or River City H. (G3) on Friday.
Trainer Michael Maker sent out a trio of "Kittens" exiting Breeders' Cup
starts to work five furlongs.
Sunday Silence S. hero WILLIAM'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy), eighth in the
Juvenile (G1) most recently and probable for next Saturday's Kentucky Jockey
Club (G2), breezed a bullet five furlongs in 1:00.
Vision S. winner DEAN'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy), sixth by just 2 3/4
lengths in the Juvenile Turf (G2) last out, logged five-eighths in 1:00 3/5.
Stakes victress LISA'S KITTEN (Kitten's Joy), unplaced in the Juvenile
Fillies Turf, posted five panels in 1:03 2/5.
At Churchill Downs, DUBIOUS MISS (E Dubai), second by a neck to
Furthest Land in the Kentucky Cup Classic, breezed five-eighths in 1:01 on the
fast main track. The Paul McGee-trained five-year-old, who had Calvin Borel in
the saddle for the move, is gearing up for the Clark.
"I got him in :26 the first part and :35 the last three-eighths," McGee said.
"Perfect."
McGee also sent out multiple Grade 3 hero DEMARCATION (Gulch) to
breeze four furlongs in :50 4/5. The Ack Ack H. (G3) victor could show up next
in the River City H.
Grade 3 winner PLEASANT STRIKE (Smart Strike), a near miss second in
both the Cliff Hanger S. (G3) and Red Bank S. (G3), covered a half in :48 3/5,
also in advance of the River City.
Pocahontas S. (G3) heroine SASSY IMAGE (Broken Vow) breezed five
furlongs in 1:00 1/5 in preparation for next Saturday's Golden Rod S. (G2).
Grade 1-placed multiple stakes queen SUPERIOR STORM (Stormy Atlantic),
a head winner of the Louisiana Cup Distaff S. two back, worked four furlongs in
:49 1/5.
Arlington Classic S. winner GIANT OAK (Giant's Causeway), runner-up in
the Indiana Derby (G2) most recently, breezed a bullet, best-of-34, five
furlongs in :59 4/5 with Shaun Bridgmohan aboard. The Chris Block trainee, who
was scratched from the Fayette S. (G2), is now headed for the Clark.
"Five days after the Indiana Derby, he stepped on an Allen's wrench with his
right front," said Drew Coontz, assistant to trainer Chris Block. "We shipped
him to Keeneland a week before the Fayette. I flew in Thursday night and the
next morning we were going to train and he was off in the left front and we had
to scratch him.
"He's been doing great since he got here," Coontz added. "He has worked well
and this morning I got him in a minute."
Grade 3-placed AU MOON (Malibu Moon), an allowance winner last out off
a four-month break, traveled a half-mile in :51.
RULE (Roman Ruler), who set a new track record at Delta Downs when
taking the Jean Lafitte S. last out, posted four panels in :48 3/5.
Allowance victor CALLIDE VALLEY (Indian Charlie), nominated to the
Kentucky Jockey Club, negotiated five panels in 1:00 3/5.
Maiden scorer MR. SATURDAYNIGHT (Grand Reward), also possible for the
Kentucky Jockey Club, exercised five panels in 1:01 2/5.
Grade 3 victor KARELIAN (Bertrando), second by a nose in the Shadwell
Turf Mile (G1) and sixth by 3 3/4 lengths in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) in his
only two starts so far this year, covered a bullet five furlongs in 1:00 on
Keeneland's Polytrack.
Grade 1 winner WICKED STYLE (Macho Uno), third in the Fayette S. (G2)
last out, breezed a half-mile in :49 3/5.
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On the New York worktab
Grade 2 heroine PORTE BONHEUR (Hennessy), prepping for Friday's Top
Flight H. (G2), zipped a half-mile in a bullet :47 over the fast training track
at Belmont Park on Sunday. She was third in the Ontario Fashion S. and
Thoroughbred Club of America S. (G2) in her last two, both over Polytrack.
Multiple Grade 2-placed THE ROUNDHOUSE (Fusaichi Pegasus), unplaced in
an allowance last out, worked in :49 4/5 in advance of Thursday's Fall
Highweight H. (G3).
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the Maryland worktab
Grade 3 veteran RAVALO (Mutakddim), a close second in the Frank J. De
Francis Memorial Dash (G1), covered five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 over the fast main
track at Laurel on Saturday in advance of the Fall Highweight H. (G3) on
Thursday.
Multiple Grade 2 queen SKYLIGHTER (Sky Mesa), disqualified from first
and placed second in an October 31 allowance, completed a half-mile in :50 1/5
over the fast dirt at Fair Hill. Friday's Top Flight H. (G2) is on tap.
Multiple stakes winner SCOLARA (Quiet American), third in the De La
Rose S. when last seen in August, traveled in :51 4/5.
SNAPSHOT (Awesome Again), runner-up in the Jersey Shore S. (G3) last
time, went in the same time.
Grade 3-placed stakes winner SUMO (Fusaichi Pegasus), up the track in
the Indiana Derby (G2) last out, logged five-eighths in 1:04 over the Tapeta.
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:43 PM)
On the New York worktab
Grade 2 heroine PORTE BONHEUR (Hennessy), prepping for Friday's Top
Flight H. (G2), zipped a half-mile in a bullet :47 over the fast training track
at Belmont Park on Sunday. She was third in the Ontario Fashion S. and
Thoroughbred Club of America S. (G2) in her last two, both over Polytrack.
Multiple Grade 2-placed THE ROUNDHOUSE (Fusaichi Pegasus), unplaced in
an allowance last out, worked in :49 4/5 in advance of Thursday's Fall
Highweight H. (G3).
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the Florida worktab
Dual stakes heroine ORINOQUIA (Whywhywhy), third in the Princess
Rooney H. (G1) earlier in the season, breezed four furlongs in :50 3/5 from the
gate over Calder's fast main track on Saturday.
Group 1 winner PECHITO (Arg) (Interprete), third in the Spend a Buck
H. (G3) two back, breezed a half-mile in :49 1/5.
Multiple stakes-placed BIDHAM (Trippi), an easy winner against
allowance/optional claiming rivals last out, logged a bullet five panels in 1:01
2/5.
Grade 3 victor HEY BYRN (Put It Back), unplaced in the Spend a Buck
last out, covered five-eighths in 1:03 1/5.
Grade 2-placed HOPEFUL IMAGE (Gulch), third in the Calder Oaks two
back, went one mile in 1:49.
Multiple stakes scorer LA CHICA SENSUAL (Lightnin N Thunder) drilled
five furlongs in 1:01 4/5, the second fastest of 33 moves at the distance on the
day. The sophomore miss is unraced since taking last year's running of the My
Dear Girl division of the Florida Stallion S.
11/22/09 (Last updated: 11/21/09 7:42 PM)
On the Florida worktab
Dual stakes heroine ORINOQUIA (Whywhywhy), third in the Princess
Rooney H. (G1) earlier in the season, breezed four furlongs in :50 3/5 from the
gate over Calder's fast main track on Saturday.
Group 1 winner PECHITO (Arg) (Interprete), third in the Spend a Buck
H. (G3) two back, breezed a half-mile in :49 1/5.
Multiple stakes-placed BIDHAM (Trippi), an easy winner against
allowance/optional claiming rivals last out, logged a bullet five panels in 1:01
2/5.
Grade 3 victor HEY BYRN (Put It Back), unplaced in the Spend a Buck
last out, covered five-eighths in 1:03 1/5.
Grade 2-placed HOPEFUL IMAGE (Gulch), third in the Calder Oaks two
back, went one mile in 1:49.
Multiple stakes scorer LA CHICA SENSUAL (Lightnin N Thunder) drilled
five furlongs in 1:01 4/5, the second fastest of 33 moves at the distance on the
day. The sophomore miss is unraced since taking last year's running of the My
Dear Girl division of the Florida Stallion S.
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