Union Rags hit the track at Palm Meadows for his 4th workout
since the layoff. It was a modest 5-panel move in 1.02:74// Motor City, winner
of the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs, returned to the work tab with a
4-furlong breeze// Liaison, the likely favorite for Saturdays’ Robert Lewis
(G2) continued his quick workout routine with a 48 flat move at Santa Anita// A
thorough pedigree profile below on Algorithms by the Iron Maidens blog, who
comes to the conclusion the son of Bernardini is well built for classic distances//
Two great features on two separate blogs today. One on Jonathan Sheppard and his Derby hope Ever So
Lucky. Despite pedigree signs to
the contrary, the trainer thinks the colt could perform well at long distances
given his demeanor and push-button ability. The other article concerns the syndicate ownership of El
Padrino. One of the partners is
the son of famous owner Jim Scatuorchio and he has big aspirations to get
to the Kentucky Derby// Hansen’s owner Dr. Kendall Hansen writes a new
entry in the Courier Journal Blog dedicated to the horse. He claims the colt was too “jacked up” in
the Holy Bull and that the early stumble didn’t help matters. He also reveals Hansen will not wear
blinkers for the Fountain of Youth (G2)// more…
Upcoming Graded Stakes Probable
Entries:
Robert Lewis (G2)- Liaison, Sky Kingdom, Out of Bounds, Empire Way,
Rousing Sermon, Groovin’ Solo, I’ll Have Another, Chips All In
Withers (G3)- Alpha, How Do I Win, Swag Daddy,
King Kid, Speightscity, Tiger Walk, Hakama and Phil Dancer.
Sam F. Davis (G3)- Ecabroni, State of Play, Holy Highway, Prospective, Neck
‘N Neck, Ravelo’s Boy, Battle Hardened, Fox Rises
Articles
Union Rags workout reports: DRF
/ TTimes
/ Bloodhorse
Shepherd
hoping to be Ever So Lucky (Bloodhorse Blog)
Will
Derby dreams come true? [El Padrino] (ESPN Blog)
Algorithms an
exciting new discovery (Iron Maidens Blog)
Analyzing
Hansen’s first defeat (among other things blinkers will come off) (Courier
Journal Blog)
Rankings
Down
and Derby Sweet 16 (Zipse at the Track Blog)
Graded Earnings List
Works
Union Rags- PMM- 5F- 1.02:74-
B- 2/4
Motor City- PMM- 4F- 49:70-
B- 15/27
Ancient Rome- PMM- 5F-
1.01:01- B- 3/9
Hakama- FH- 4F- 48:40- B- 2/5
Optimizer- OP- 6F-
1.15:20- B- 1/2
Liaison- SA- 4F- 48:00-
H- 2/7
Speed Ratings*
3yo winning Beyers last week: El Padrino -
100; Algorithms - 98; Apprehender - 97; Comisky's Humor - 96; The Lumber Guy –
90
Top 3yo winning BRIS figs last week: El
Padrino - 111; Algorithms - 105; Apprehender - 103; Comisky's Humor - 100; The
Lumber Guy
Notes
and bits from web and Twitter:
“Discreet dancer for Pletcher yesterday #pmmfinal quarter in 24.1.
Keeps fresh and dont think as ever been set down in morning, yet”- Grade1Racing via Twitter
Union Rags out 15 in front of workmate
& country mile in front by five furlong pole with ears pricked. Again, bit
washy#nice- Bruno De Julio via Twitter
Union Rags #pmm went
slowly from 5f we caught from 1/2 in company in 13, 24.4, 37,49 opened up in
101.4, 116 on gallop out EZ- Bruno De
Julio via Twitter
“We've adjusted Union Rags work.
Officially from 5f pole:13.4, 26.4, 50.4, 102.4, out in 115.3, 129.4. Worked
well in company” – Bruno De Julio via
Twitter
