A lot of works today and yesterday to report (below). Diamond Play super quick at Monmouth Park, ready for her season debut now.  Easy work today for Vibrant Spirit at Gulfstream Park, doing nicely. Maintenance works for Red Shelby, Annie’s Candy in California as they approach their next starts.

 

More Ice excellent out of his close 3^rd in the California Derby on Saturday at Golden Gate Fields.  Next stop likely the $150,000 Cinema Stakes at Santa Anita Park on grass June 2^nd.

 

Bullion doing fine out of his blowout maiden win by 9+ widening lengths in race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday. A hearty congratulations to all his owners! He’s a nice horse with heart, talent, pedigree and potential. Several people noted the ‘voided claim’ note on that official chart and asked about it. Briefly, it used to be a claim was a claim, you owned the horse after the race no matter what its physical condition. To discourage people from entering unsound horses in races looking to get them claimed many states, California the leader among them, instituted a rule whereby if a horse died on the track or was “vanned off” (taken off by van because they couldn’t walk off on their own power), the claim was voided. This was (at least in my personal opinion and that of most others who care about the welfare of racehorses), a very good thing. Since the spate of deaths at Santa Anita last winter, this has morphed into what most people consider total madness, i.e., when a horse shows up in test barn post race (as most horses and all horses claimed do) if they are deemed ‘off’ when they walk, the claim is voided. Not only is this subjective, it’s reached a point of being nuts, with Bullion perhaps being the poster child example of it. He won by 9+ lengths and galloped back to the winner’s circle in full stride, the race video speaks for itself. ANY athlete, human or equine, after a tough race walks ‘off’, i.e. a bit stiff compared to when they started (coincidently, I just read an article yesterday about how likely NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, as healthy a physical specimen as exists on the planet, stands in a bucket of ice the team has waiting for him after every game he plays to reduce soreness and swelling). In Bullion’s case, the horse was fine after the race, fine in our barn, and to quote Jerry Hollendorfer “you can tell the owners I’m glad to have him back. We knew he might be claimed and didn’t want to lose him, even less so the way he won. Tell them I’m going to get to win more races with him so it’s to our advantage”.  Of course anything can happen with any horse down the road, but suffice it to say neither Jerry nor Kenwood would sell the horse to anyone this morning for $50,000 (the claim price). Unsound horses don’t gallop off into the sunset, a widening 9 lengths ahead of the field folks. A LOT more could be written-said on this subject, and on horse welfare (there are many very important reforms desperately needed we among others have advocated for now for literally decades, we wrote a blog recently and will have others on that subject), but that’s a reasonably condensed answer to the question at hand.

 

 

Great win today you guys! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/hA6bnFKJAe

— Ernie Belmonte (@ErnieBPhoto93) April 27, 2019

 

Bullion and Heriberto Figueroa score in race 3 @santaanitapark. (Order - #1/5/3/4) pic.twitter.com/ICEasaYYbZ

— SA Press Box (@SAPublicity) April 26, 2019

 

Starring John Wain, Magic Musketier, and Exchanging Ember good out of their races last week(end) also.  

 

In entry news Blue Eyed Beth finally gets in at Gulfstream Park this Thursday in race 8. It’s a good spot for her; off her impressive maiden win last time and given how well she’s been training, we are expecting another solid race from her here.

 

Diamond Play and all three two year olds purchased at the OBS March sale have safely arrived at Monmouth Park and are bedded down in Kelly Breen’s barn. Life On the Edge (group #50 two year old Competitive Edge filly), Giuliana Vee (recently named two year old Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49 two year old) arrived Friday morning, all doing excellent.  If you want to see them, our first morning training session for the season at Monmouth will be this Friday. Space limited, first come first served, so please reserve ASAP if you wish to attend and we’ll send you meeting details shortly.

 

Last call for our season kickoff party Friday (over 40 people have signed up) and opening day seating at Monmouth. Please RSVP if you haven’t already! Party will have Q&A on racing, Derby & Monmouth selections, and everyone who attends in person gets first shot at a very special opportunity!

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 29, 2019

Vibrant Spirit (4-Year-Old Filly)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS MArch sale purchase

Date: April 29, 2019
Track: GULFSTREAM PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 52:70 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 4/5

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 28, 2019

 

Diamond Play (6-Year-Old Mare)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse

Date: April 28, 2019
Track: MONMOUTH PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 47:40 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 2/60

Red Shelby (5-Year-Old Mare)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 12-3-18

Date: April 28, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 2/7

Annie's Candy (6-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 10-28-18 at GGF

Date: April 28, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.02:40 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 13/22

 

Another fine day overall to end a very big week for Kenwood runners, with more action to come! Here’s a rundown of racing results for the entire week, plus another big entry with Blue Eyed Beth at Gulfstream coming up.

 

First up today at Santa Anita, our only disappointment of the week as Magic Musketier sat a perfect stalking trip in 4^th and plain failed to fire, finishing 6^th and last after not being asked in the stretch. Seems to have come out of the race just fine, at this point hard to say why this consistent runner turned in such a poor effort here with no obvious excuse.

 

Then at Golden Gate Fields, More Ice ran in the main event for the week, the historic 104^th California Derby, and finished a close 3^rd, beaten 2&1/4 lengths for the win in a very fine effort. The race came up tougher than we had anticipated but he got a fine stalking trip and ran hard and well throughout. Time will tell, but given the fact he’s already had 2 big wins on the Del Mar turf and now been stakes placed three times, there’s every reason for us to be looking forward to the summer at Del Mar with him. It was a fun and exciting afternoon in the turf club at Golden Gate for the Kenwood owners and friends and a fine ending to an exceptionally successful week which saw Kenwood runners post wins from coast to coast. We had two blowout maiden wins, a second, and a third today in the California Derby from five starters. Enough said….

 

On Friday, Bullion drew away in the stretch to win by 9+ widening lengths in a super impressive effort to break his maiden in style in race 3 at Santa Anita. A hearty congratulations to the group #40 owners. He’s a nice horse with heart, talent, pedigree and potential. Nice to see him in the winner’s circle!

 

On Thursday, Starring John Wain stepped up to open company at Golden Gate Fields in race 2 and finished a game 2^nd. The heavily favored winner, shipping in from Southern California, was much the best but Starring John Wain out gamed the rest of a very solid field of maiden special weight runners, rallying determinedly in the stretch to get 2^nd. It was (literally) less than 1 length from 2^nd to 6^th; he simply wanted it more than the rest of a closely matched field. This incredibly consistent horse has now been in the money seven races in a row and as a Ca. bred is picking up very nice checks each time while looking for his maiden win.

 

On Wednesday, Exchanging Ember started off what will go down as one of our biggest and most exciting weeks ever on exactly the right note, breaking her maiden in style in race 5 at Penn National by 6 widening lengths. It could have been just about any distance, as she tracked the early leader in 2^nd, took over the lead at the top of the stretch and drew away from the field for a very impressive win, geared down at the end while still posting a fast time for the level despite being forced out both at the start and again at the top of the stretch (see chart). Stepping up in class a bit off her good 2^nd last time against males, she simply outclassed the field.

 

It’s been a very long wait for this talented filly as she sustained a serious injury after her debut back in January of 2018 (a dull 8^th) and was on the farm recovering for most of last year. Fortunately, after giving her the time she needed she not only returned totally sound but far more mature and ready to be a racehorse. Her mother, our beloved Exchanging Fire, while running injury free throughout her long career also took time to develop, winning three stakes for us after running in claiming races early on. Exchanging Fire improved when stretched out in distance, and we are eager to give Ember a shot going long(er) as soon as we can find a suitable race for her.  Kudos to trainer Mark Salvaggio and his team for their patient handling of this filly, and to Richele Grieb at Daydream Farm, where Ember convalesced last year. A hearty congratulations to the members of group #34, your patience was rewarded this evening and hopefully the best is yet to come, and also to the members of group #47 who own her brother, Start A Fire. He’s an incredibly impressive individual and Ember showcased a little of the family’s talent and heart tonight. Exchanging Fire was very special to all of us, a member of our family, and Ember did her proud tonight.

 

In entry news Blue Eyed Beth finally gets in at Gulfstream Park this Thursday in race 8. It’s a good spot for her; off her impressive maiden win last time and given how well she’s been training, we are expecting another solid race from her here.

 

Diamond Play and all three two year olds purchased at the OBS March sale have safely arrived at Monmouth Park and are bedded down in Kelly Breen’s barn. Life On the Edge (group #50 two year old Competitive Edge filly), Giuliana Vee (recently named two year old Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49 two year old) arrived Friday morning, all doing excellent. Kelly is eager to get started with them at Monmouth.

 

Our first morning training session for the season at Monmouth Park will be this Friday. Space limited, first come first served, so please reserve ASAP if you wish to attend and we’ll send you meeting details shortly.

 

Last call for our season kickoff party Friday and opening day seating at Monmouth, please RSVP if you haven’t already and et us know if you plan to attend. Don’t forget to submit your questions for the party seminar, anything you want to know about racing in general, Kenwood, your horses, all welcome.

 

Finally, if you plan to attend opening day (May 4^th) at Monmouth Park and wish help with seating – admissions, kindly email Owner Services Manager, George Katzenberger ASAP.

 

 

Another BIG win!!!!

• Bullion draws away in the stretch to win by 9+ widening lengths , super impressive. Nice horse. Congrats to the group #40 owners. Two wins and a great 2^nd so far, already a stellar week, wow
• Diamond Play, Life On the Edge, Giuliana Vee, Shakin It Up colt have safely arrived at Monmouth Park. We are planning a morning training session for next Friday (a week from today), stay tuned for details.
• Last call for our season kickoff party and opening day seating at Monmouth Park, please let us know if you haven’t already and plan to attend. Don’t forget to submit your questions for the party seminar, anything you want to know about racing in general, Kenwood, your horses, all welcome.
• What a super week, two wins and a 2^nd already, two more coming up!
• Exchanging Ember started off what will go down as one of our biggest and most exciting weeks ever on exactly the right note, breaking her maiden in style in race 5 at Penn National by 6 widening lengths. It could have been just about any distance, as she tracked the early leader in 2^nd, took over the lead at the top of the stretch and drew away from the field for a very impressive win, geared down at the end while still posting a fast time for the level despite being forced out both at the start and again at the top of the stretch (see chart). Stepping up in class a bit off her good 2^nd last time against males, she simply outclassed the field.
• It’s been a very long wait for this talented filly as she sustained a serious injury after her debut back in January of 2018 (a dull 8^th) and was on the farm recovering for most of last year. Fortunately, after giving her the time she needed she not only returned totally sound but far more mature and ready to be a racehorse. Her mother, our beloved Exchanging Fire, while running injury free throughout her long career also took time to develop, winning three stakes for us after running in claiming races early on. Exchanging Fire improved when stretched out in distance, and we are eager to give Ember a shot going long(er) as soon as we can find a suitable race for her.  Kudos to trainer Mark Salvaggio and his team for their patient handling of this filly, and to Richele Grieb at Daydream Farm, where Ember convalesced last year. A hearty congratulations to the members of group #34, your patience was rewarded this evening and hopefully the best is yet to come, and also to the members of group #47 who own her brother, Start A Fire. He’s an incredibly impressive individual and Ember showcased a little of the family’s talent and heart tonight. Exchanging Fire was very special to all of us, a member of our family, and Ember did her proud tonight.
• On Thursday, Starring John Wain stepped up to open company at Golden Gate Fields in race 2 and finished a game 2^nd. The heavily favored winner, shipping in from Southern California, was much the best but Starring John Wain out gamed the rest of a very solid field of maiden special weight runners, rallying determinedly in the stretch to get 2^nd. It was (literally) less than 1 length from 2^nd to 6^th; he simply wanted it more than the rest of a closely matched field. This incredibly consistent horse has now been in the money seven races in a row and as a Ca. bred is picking up very nice checks each time while looking for his maiden win.
• Great entry news too, as we have two horses in for Saturday. More Ice draws post #7 in a 9 horse field for the California Derby Saturday at Golden Gate Fields. Please let us know if you plan to attend and want assistance with seating-dining arrangements. A highly competitive race, as expected, but he’s ready for a big effort. And Magic Musketier gets in a nice allowance race, race 1 at Santa Anita Saturday, also a highly competitive spot but he also looks ready for a big race.

 

Updates on other horses:

• Blue Eyed Beth: she’s ready for anything we can find for her at Gulfstream Park. 
• Vibrant Spirit: Nice little work this week (below), heading towards a start next month at Gulfstream.
• Diamond Play: Shipped into Monmouth Park on Thursday with the rest of Kelly Breen’s Palm Meadows contingent. There’s an allowance race for her in the book at Monmouth May 18^th, Kelly thinks she’ll be ready to run if they put up an extra at Monmouth before that.
• Red Shelby: Race for her April 27^th at Golden Gate didn’t go, looking for a spot.
• Taima The Hawk: Looking to get him back in the entries.
• Run Macho Run: “Another work and hopefully we can look for a race for him”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer
• Annie’s Candy: Good out of work at Santa Anita.
• Rapid Red & Night of Idiots: Expected to return from the farm shortly.
• Preacher: (group #52 two year old) Worked an easy ¼ mile last weekend, “he’s doing very well, no issues so far”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer
• Seahawk Lisa: Doing well with Eddie Woods in Ocala and ready to ship to Jerry Hollendorfer in California shortly.
• Start A Fire: (group #47 two year old).  Doing well in Ocala at T-Square Stud, will ship to Monmouth Park in late May.
• Lisa Limon: IN foal and doing well in Lexington, Ky. at Hidden Brook Farm.

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

Last call for our Monmouth Park season kickoff party is Friday, May 3^rd in Asbury Park. All welcome but space is limited and close to full now. Please RSVP if you would like to join us. We’ll have food, drinks, selections for Derby Day at Churchill and opening day at Monmouth Park. We’ll also have a Q&A session “Everything you wanted to know about thoroughbred ownership, but were afraid to ask!”, we’re inviting everyone (whether you are attending or not) to submit questions to us in advance of the event. We’ll try to read and answer as many as possible at the event and post some of the highlights on our website in a Blog as well. Don’t be shy, don’t hesitate! Email any and all questions you have about training, workouts, sales, breeding, claiming, race entries, the condition book, costs, safety, thoroughbred aftercare, legal structure, accounting and business operations, etc. to us. Tough, challenging questions, simple introductory questions, all questions are welcome and appreciated. Happy to mention your name with any questions submitted or let you remain anonymous, just tell us what you prefer. This is your chance to learn more about your horses and the thoroughbred game.

 

Finally, if you plan to attend opening day (May 4^th) at Monmouth Park and wish help with seating – admissions, kindly email Owner Services Manager, George Katzenberger ASAP.

Big week continues, another top effort!

 

Two in the books on our big racing week and another excellent effort today after Exchanging Ember’s huge win on Wednesday evening, as Starring John Wain steps up to open company at Golden Gate Fields in race 2 and finished a game 2^nd. The heavily favored winner, shipping in from Southern California, was much the best but Starring John Wain out gamed the rest of a very solid field of maiden special weight runners, rallying determinedly in the stretch to get 2^nd. It was (literally) less than 1 length from 2^nd to 6^th; he simply wanted it more than the rest of a closely matched field. This incredibly consistent horse has now been in the money seven races in a row and as a Ca. bred is picking up very nice checks each time while looking for his maiden win.

 

Exchanging Ember started off what will go down as one of our biggest and most exciting weeks ever on exactly the right note, breaking her maiden in style in race 5 at Penn National by 6 widening lengths. It could have been just about any distance, as she tracked the early leader in 2^nd, took over the lead at the top of the stretch and drew away from the field for a very impressive win, geared down at the end while still posting a fast time for the level despite being forced out both at the start and again at the top of the stretch (see chart). Stepping up in class a bit off her good 2^nd last time against males, she simply outclassed the field.

 

It’s been a very long wait for this talented filly as she sustained a serious injury after her debut back in January of 2018 (a dull 8^th) and was on the farm recovering for most of last year. Fortunately, after giving her the time she needed she not only returned totally sound but far more mature and ready to be a racehorse. Her mother, our beloved Exchanging Fire, while running injury free throughout her long career also took time to develop, winning three stakes for us after running in claiming races early on. Exchanging Fire improved when stretched out in distance, and we are eager to give Ember a shot going long(er) as soon as we can find a suitable race for her.  Kudos to trainer Mark Salvaggio and his team for their patient handling of this filly, and to Richele Grieb at Daydream Farm, where Ember convalesced last year. A hearty congratulations to the members of group #34, your patience was rewarded this evening and hopefully the best is yet to come, and also to the members of group #47 who own her brother, Start A Fire. He’s an incredibly impressive individual and Ember showcased a little of the family’s talent and heart tonight. Exchanging Fire was very special to all of us, a member of our family, and Ember did her proud tonight.

 

Great entry news too, as we have two horses in for Saturday to go along with Bullion on Friday in race 3 at Santa Anita. More Ice draws post #7 in a 9 horse field for the California Derby Saturday at Golden Gate Fields. Please let us know if you plan to attend and want assistance with seating-dining arrangements. A highly competitive race, as expected, but he’s ready for a big effort. And Magic Musketier gets in a nice allowance race, race 1 at Santa Anita Saturday, also a highly competitive spot but he also looks ready for a big race. That gives us five horses in four days at three different tracks, including the California Derby. A lot more to look forward to and the big week couldn’t have begun on a better note.

 

Updates on other horses:

 

Blue Eyed Beth: she’s ready for anything we can find for her at Gulfstream Park. 

 

Vibrant Spirit: Nice little work this week (below), heading towards a start next month at Gulfstream.

 

Diamond Play: Ships into Monmouth Park tomorrow (Thursday) with the rest of Kelly Breen’s Palm Meadows contingent. There’s an allowance race for her in the book at Monmouth May 18^th, Kelly thinks she’ll be ready to run if they put up an extra at Monmouth before that.

 

Red Shelby: Race for her April 27^th at Golden Gate didn’t go, looking for a spot.

 

Taima The Hawk: Looking to get him back in the entries.

 

Run Macho Run: “Another work and hopefully we can look for a race for him”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Annie’s Candy: Good out of work at Santa Anita.

 

Kochees: good out of his 2^nd at Santa Anita. It was a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. Off alertly, he was well back on the far turn and made a very strong, determined run to grab 2^nd in a photo while gaining on the winner. 

 

Rapid Red & Night of Idiots: Expected to return from the farm shortly.

 

Preacher: (group #52 two year old) Worked an easy ¼ mile last weekend, “he’s doing very well, no issues so far”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Seahawk Lisa: Doing well with Eddie Woods in Ocala and ready to ship to Jerry Hollendorfer in California shortly.

 

Start A Fire: (group #47 two year old).  Doing well in Ocala at T-Square Stud, will ship to Monmouth Park in late May.

 

Life On the Edge (Competitive Edge filly, group #50), Giuliana Vee (Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49): All are scheduled to ship up to Monmouth Park tomorrow and arrive Friday morning, all doing excellent. Kelly Breen is eager to get started with them at Monmouth.

 

Look for an announcement shortly: our first morning training session of the season at Monmouth is expected to be the end of next week.

 

Lisa Limon: IN foal and doing well in Lexington, Ky. at Hidden Brook Farm.

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 22, 2019

Vibrant Spirit (4-Year-Old Filly)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS MArch sale purchase

Date: April 22, 2019
Track: GULFSTREAM PARK
Distance: Three Furlongs
Time: 38:10 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt

 

Big night, big week....

 

Exchanging Ember started off what will go down as one of our biggest and most exciting weeks ever on exactly the right note, breaking her maiden in style in race 5 at Penn National by 6 widening lengths. It could have been just about any distance, as she tracked the early leader in 2^nd, took over the lead at the top of the stretch and drew away from the field for a very impressive win, geared down at the end while still posting a fast time for the level despite being forced out both at the start and again at the top of the stretch (see chart). Stepping up in class a bit off her good 2^nd last time against males, she simply outclassed the field.

 

It’s been a very long wait for this talented filly as she sustained a serious injury after her debut back in January of 2018 (a dull 8^th) and was on the farm recovering for most of last year. Fortunately, after giving her the time she needed she not only returned totally sound but far more mature and ready to be a racehorse. Her mother, our beloved Exchanging Fire, while running injury free throughout her long career also took time to develop, winning three stakes for us after running in claiming races early on. Exchanging Fire improved when stretched out in distance, and we are eager to give Ember a shot going long(er) as soon as we can find a suitable race for her.  Kudos to trainer Mark Salvaggio and his team for their patient handling of this filly, and to Richele Grieb at Daydream Farm, where Ember convalesced last year. A hearty congratulations to the members of group #34, your patience was rewarded this evening and hopefully the best is yet to come, and also to the members of group #47 who own her brother, Start A Fire. He’s an incredibly impressive individual and Ember showcased a little of the family’s talent and heart tonight. Exchanging Fire was very special to all of us, a member of our family, and Ember did her proud tonight.

 

Great entry news too, as we have two horses in for Saturday to go along with Starring John Wain tomorrow (Thursday) in race 2 at Golden Gate Fields and Bullion on Friday in race 3 at Santa Anita. More Ice draws post #7 in a 9 horse field for the California Derby Saturday at Golden Gate Fields. Please let us know if you plan to attend and want assistance with seating-dining arrangements. A highly competitive race, as expected, but he’s ready for a big effort. And Magic Musketier gets in a nice allowance race, race 1 at Santa Anita Saturday, also a highly competitive spot but he also looks ready for a big race. That gives us five horses in four days at three different tracks, including the California Derby. A lot more to look forward to and the big week couldn’t have begun on a better note.

 

Updates on other horses:

 

Blue Eyed Beth: she’s ready for anything we can find for her at Gulfstream Park. 

 

Vibrant Spirit: Nice little work this week (below), heading towards a start next month at Gulfstream.

 

Diamond Play: Ships into Monmouth Park tomorrow (Thursday) with the rest of Kelly Breen’s Palm Meadows contingent. There’s an allowance race for her in the book at Monmouth May 18^th, Kelly thinks she’ll be ready to run if they put up an extra at Monmouth before that.

 

Red Shelby: Race for her April 27^th at Golden Gate didn’t go, looking for a spot.

 

Taima The Hawk: Looking to get him back in the entries.

 

Run Macho Run: “Another work and hopefully we can look for a race for him”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Annie’s Candy: Good out of work at Santa Anita.

 

Kochees: good out of his 2^nd at Santa Anita. It was a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. Off alertly, he was well back on the far turn and made a very strong, determined run to grab 2^nd in a photo while gaining on the winner. 

 

Rapid Red & Night of Idiots: Expected to return from the farm shortly.

 

Preacher: (group #52 two year old) Worked an easy ¼ mile last weekend, “he’s doing very well, no issues so far”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Seahawk Lisa: Doing well with Eddie Woods in Ocala and ready to ship to Jerry Hollendorfer in California shortly.

 

Start A Fire: (group #47 two year old).  Doing well in Ocala at T-Square Stud, will ship to Monmouth Park in late May.

 

Life On the Edge (Competitive Edge filly, group #50), Giuliana Vee (Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49): All are scheduled to ship up to Monmouth Park tomorrow and arrive Friday morning, all doing excellent. Kelly Breen is eager to get started with them at Monmouth.

 

Look for an announcement shortly: our first morning training session of the season at Monmouth is expected to be the end of next week.

 

Lisa Limon: IN foal and doing well in Lexington, Ky. at Hidden Brook Farm.

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 22, 2019

Vibrant Spirit (4-Year-Old Filly)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS MArch sale purchase

Date: April 22, 2019
Track: GULFSTREAM PARK
Distance: Three Furlongs
Time: 38:10 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt

 

A LOT of action ahead, a huge week coming up, lots of works this weekend to kick it all off! Here’s the latest on all your horses…

 

More good entry news as Bullion worked absolutely great Saturday (below). Yes it was quick, but it was HOW he did that was so impressive. Off that good work he was entered and his race went with a short field April 26^th at Santa Anita. Perfect spot for him to break his maiden.

 

Starring John Wain runs April 25^th at Golden Gate Fields. Worked again today at Golden Gate Fields (below), was pointing for a race April 27^th (California Derby day) on the turf, but that would have been a huge field and his turf debut, so when a dirt race at just the distance we were looking for (1 mile) came up, we decided to run.

 

As previously detailed Exchanging Ember runs April 24th at Penn National. Steps up in class a bit but should improve off her good 2^nd last time and as well as she’s training expecting a big race from her also.

 

That gives us three set for this week at three different tracks from coast to coast but there’s a LOT more to come….. More Ice shipped to Golden Gate Fields from Santa Anita and worked super this morning (below), his final work for the California Derby Saturday. Please let us know if you plan to attend and want assistance with seating-dining arrangements. He’s ready for a big effort.

 

Blue Eyed Beth is good out of her work, race didn’t go for her at Gulfstream Park, she’s ready for anything we can find for her. 

 

Vibrant Spirit: She’s training good, should be ready to run soon.

 

Diamond Play: Ships into Monmouth Park this week, expected to arrive Thursday with the rest of Kelly Breen’s Palm Meadows contingent. There’s an allowance race for her in the book at Monmouth May 18^th, Kelly thinks she’ll be ready to run if they put up an extra at Monmouth before that.

 

Magic Musketier: Worked again today (below). Pointing for race April 27^th at Santa Anita.

 

Red Shelby: Race for her April 25^th at Santa Anita didn’t go, there’s a nice spot April 27^th at Golden Gate (Ca. Derby day) to enter in.

 

Taima The Hawk: Looking to get him back in the entries.

 

Run Macho Run: He worked on Wednesday. See work below. Another work and hopefully we can look for a race for him.

 

Annie’s Candy: Good work today at Santa Anita (below)

 

Kochees  good out of his 2^nd at Santa Anita. It was a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. Off alertly, he was well back on the far turn and made a very strong, determined run to grab 2^nd in a photo while gaining on the winner. 

 

Rapid Red & Night of Idiots: Expected to return from the farm shortly.

 

Preacher: (group #52 two year old) Worked an easy ¼ mile this weekend, “he’s doing very well, no issues so far”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Seahawk Lisa: Doing well with Eddie Woods in Ocala and ready to ship to Jerry Hollendorfer in California shortly.

 

Start A Fire: (group #47 two year old).  Doing well in Ocala at T-Square Stud, will ship to Monmouth Park in May, maybe a little later in the month as Adam Parker feels a couple extra weeks on the farm will do him good.

 

Life On the Edge (Competitive Edge filly, group #50), Giuliana Vee (Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49): All are scheduled to ship up to Monmouth Park this week, all doing excellent, Kelly Breen is eager to get started with them at Monmouth.

 

Lisa Limon: IN foal and doing well in Lexington, Ky. at Hidden Brook Farm

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

 

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 21, 2019

More Ice (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse

Date: April 21, 2019
Track: GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 48:80 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: All Weather Track
Rank: 10/88

Starring John Wain (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 21, 2019
Track: GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:20 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: All Weather Track
Rank: 22/88

Magic Musketier (4-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 21, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.04:40 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 18/22

Annie's Candy (6-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 10-28-18 at GGF

Date: April 21, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.02:40 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 3/22

Horse Workout Notification  April 20, 2019 Bullion (3-Year-Old Colt) Your comments for this horse were: OBS March with Hollendorfer Date: April 20, 2019 Track: SANTA ANITA PARK Distance: Four Furlongs Time: 49:60 Handily Track Condition: Fast Surface: Dirt training Rank: 1/10

 

We’re pleased to announce a very exciting one-horse group for under $5,000! The horse will be stabled at Monmouth Park and a very limited number of shares will be available. We’ll have all the details at our Monmouth Park season kickoff party is Friday, May 3^rd in Asbury Park. (but not before!), so if you’re one of the 35+ people planning to attend you’ll get first shot. What a way to kick off the season, stay tuned!

 

All welcome but space is limited and close to full now. Please RSVP if you would like to join us. We’ll have food, drink, selections for Derby Day at Churchill and opening day at Monmouth Park. We’ll also have a Q&A session “Everything you wanted to know about thoroughbred ownership, but were afraid to ask!”, we’re inviting everyone (whether you are attending or not) to submit questions to us in advance of the event. We’ll try to read and answer as many as possible at the event and post some of the highlights on our website in a Blog as well. Don’t be shy, don’t hesitate! Email any and all questions you have about training, workouts, sales, breeding, claiming, race entries, the condition book, costs, safety, thoroughbred aftercare, legal structure, accounting and business operations, etc. to us. Tough, challenging questions, simple introductory questions, all questions are welcome and appreciated. Happy to mention your name with any questions submitted or let you remain anonymous, just tell us what you prefer. This is your chance to learn more about your horses and the thoroughbred game.

 

If you plan to attend opening day (May 4^th) at Monmouth Park and wish help with seating – admissions, kindly email Owner Services Manager, George Katzenberger ASAP. We look forward to seeing you at Monmouth and all our events for a great season of racing!

 

We’re pleased to announce a very exciting one-horse group for under $5,000! The horse will be stabled at Monmouth Park and a very limited number of shares will be available. We’ll have all the details at our May 3^rd kickoff party (but not before!), so if you’re one of the 35+ people planning to attend you’ll get first shot. What a way to kick off the season, stay tuned!

 

Don’t forget, our Monmouth Park season kickoff party is Friday, May 3^rd in Asbury Park. All welcome but space is limited and close to full now. Please RSVP if you would like to join us. We’ll have food, drink, selections for Derby Day at Churchill and opening day at Monmouth Park. We’ll also have a Q&A session “Everything you wanted to know about thoroughbred ownership, but were afraid to ask!”, we’re inviting everyone (whether you are attending or not) to submit questions to us in advance of the event. We’ll try to read and answer as many as possible at the event and post some of the highlights on our website in a Blog as well. Don’t be shy, don’t hesitate! Email any and all questions you have about training, workouts, sales, breeding, claiming, race entries, the condition book, costs, safety, thoroughbred aftercare, legal structure, accounting and business operations, etc. to us. Tough, challenging questions, simple introductory questions, all questions are welcome and appreciated. Happy to mention your name with any questions submitted or let you remain anonymous, just tell us what you prefer. This is your chance to learn more about your horses and the thoroughbred game.

 

If you plan to attend opening day (May 4^th) at Monmouth Park and wish help with seating – admissions, kindly email Owner Services Manager, George Katzenberger ASAP.

 

Kochees ran hard and well as he usually does, finishing a good 2^nd in race 6 at Santa Anita today. It was a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. Off alertly, he was well back on the far turn and made a very strong, determined run to grab 2^nd in a photo while gaining on the winner.

 

Exchanging Ember: Good news as a race finally goes, she runs next Wednesday at Penn National. “She worked GREAT today”, Mark Salvaggio (see work below). Steps up in class a bit but should improve off her good 2^nd last time and as well as she’s training expecting a big race from her here.

 

More good entry news, Starring John Wain runs April 25^th at Golden Gate Fields. Good out of very fast work at Golden Gate Fields (below), was pointing for a race April 27^th (California Derby day) on the turf, but that would have been a huge field and his turf debut, so when a dirt race at just the distance we were looking for (1 mile) came up, Jerry made the decision to run in a much shorter field.

 

More Ice: pointing for either April 28^th in the $100,000 Singletary Stakes at Santa Anita or the day before in the California Derby at Golden Gate Fields on April 27^th.  See work below. We’re expecting a big effort in either spot. Here is a fantastic photo of More Ice training Thursday morning at Santa Anita, courtesy of photographer Ernie Belmonte!

 

More Ice galloping this morning pic.twitter.com/D0fMU7d0Ns

— Ernie Belmonte (@ErnieBPhoto93) April 19, 2019

 

Blue Eyed Beth: good out of her work yesterday at Gulfstream Park and will be entered this Sunday for next Friday.

 

Vibrant Spirit: She’s training good, should be ready to run soon.

 

Diamond Play:  Good out of work on Wednesday morning, April 17th at Palm Meadows. There’s an allowance race for her in the book at Monmouth May 18^th, trainer Kelly Breen thinks she’ll be ready to run if they put up an extra at Monmouth before that.

 

 

Bullion: Looking at race April 26^th at Santa Anita for him, perfect spot if it goes.

  

Magic Musketier: Good out of work (below). Pointing for race April 27^th at Santa Anita.

 

Red Shelby: There’s a race for her April 25^th at Santa Anita. Hoping it goes.

 

Run Macho Run:  He worked on Wednesday. See work below. Another work and hopefully we can look for a race for him.

 

Annie’s Candy: Easy work this week out of recent race (below). Doing fine.

 

Rapid Red & Night of Idiots: Expected to return from the farm shortly.

 

Preacher: (group #52 two year old) “I’m going to work him ¼ mile this weekend, he’s doing very well, no issues so far”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Start A Fire: (group #47 two year old).  Doing well in Ocala at T-Square Stud, will ship to Monmouth Park in May, maybe a little later in the month as Adam Parker feels a couple extra weeks on the farm will do him good. 

Some updates on our three two year old OBS March purchases from the farm in South Carolina: Life On the Edge (Competitive Edge filly, group #50), Giuliana Vee (Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49)…. Kip Elser at Kirkwood Stables took videos of all three training at his farm Monday in South Carolina. All doing great as you can see on the videos below, all are scheduled to ship up to Monmouth Park next week.

 

 

 

 

Take a look at our newest blog post, “Maximum Security – Minimum Work Times.”

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

 

Finally, as we come down to the final share for group #50, Competitive Edge filly Life on the Edge, we’d like to thank everyone who has joined this historic group. Think you’ll be happy to read the news below about her sire, Competitive Edge….

 

Life On the Edge’s sire, Competitive Edge, is presently the leading freshman sire in North America (at a very early date). An exceptional racehorse by a Kentucky Derby winner, he has incredible potential as a sire (as does the filly we bought as a racehorse and future broodmare). We picked this filly for our 50^th group because we all felt she has it all. To quote Kelly Breen (who has selected dozens of stakes winners including the winner of the Belmont Stakes at auction), “I think she’s the bargain of the sale”.

 

This is her sire………

Bay201216.0½ hh

Distance won over: 6f. to 8f.

Super Saver - Magdalena's Chase

• Competitive Edge won his first 4 starts by nearly 29 lengths!
• Won the Hopeful Stakes-Gr.1 by almost 6 lengths
• Precocious enough to score by more than ten lengths over six furlongs at Saratoga in July
• The best 2YO by Kentucky Derby winner SUPER SAVER
• The good looks to cost $750,000 as a 2YO at Fasig-Tipton

 

“Competitive Edge was a push button horse from day one and was exceptionally talented. He had early speed, a fantastic temperament and is a very good looking individual – all the attributes to make an impact as a stallion, just like his sire.” Todd Pletcher

• First 2YOs have already sold for $235,000, $175,000, $170,000, $160,000, $150,000, $150,000, $100,000 etc.

 

"I'm hearing a lot of talk about Competitive Edge. People have been talking about him and they're getting the message out. I have two by Competitive Edge that I really like. They're good, well-balanced, good-minded horses that are doing everything right." Kip Elser (Kirkwood Stables)

 

Off to a great start!! Leading freshman sire in North America as of 4-15-19!

• Reiterate won a MSW on debut at Gulfstream Park for Mark Casse
• Competitive Queen was a half-length second on debut at Keeneland for Cirilo Gorostieta

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 18, 2019

Blue Eyed Beth (3-Year-Old Filly)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS June sale purchase

Date: April 18, 2019
Track: GULFSTREAM PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 48:51 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 2/26

 

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 17, 2019

Run Macho Run (5-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 11-9-18 at GGF

Date: April 17, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.05:20 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 13/13

Horse Workout Notification 
April 17, 2019

Diamond Play (6-Year-Old Mare)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse

Date: April 17, 2019
Track: PALM MEADOWS TRAINING CENTER
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:60 Breezing
Track Condition: Firm
Surface: Turf
Rank: 4/8

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 16, 2019

Starring John Wain (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 16, 2019
Track: GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:20 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: All Weather Track
Rank: 1/5

Horse Workout Notification 
April 15, 2019

Annie's Candy (6-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 10-28-18 at GGF

Date: April 15, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 47:80 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/17

Magic Musketier (4-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 15, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 5/17

Horse Workout Notification 
April 14, 2019

More Ice (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse
Date: April 14, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/10

Bullion (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS March with Hollendorfer
Date: April 14, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/10

 

Let’s begin with a horse by horse review…

 

Kochees runs in race 6 at Santa Anita Friday. It’s a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. He always tries hard. With a good trip and his best effort he’ll be very competitive in here. 

 

Exchanging Ember: Entry for her Saturday at Penn National did not go, in fact we entered in 2 different races and neither one went. Overall, entered 5 times this week, long, short, fillies, Pa. breds, open company, even against colts once. One of the entries today was carried over, enter Friday for next Wednesday If that doesn’t go we’ll just keep looking. She’s training super and ready to run.

 

Blue Eyed Beth: Worked effortlessly this morning at Gulfstream Park. In good shape and she can just run anytime from here.

 

Vibrant Spirit: She’s training good, should be ready to run soon.

 

Diamond Play:  Good out of work on Wednesday morning, April 17th at Palm Meadows. (work below) https://vimeo.com/331018482 . 

 

 

More Ice: pointing for either April 28^th in the $100,000 Singletary Stakes at Santa Anita or the day before in the California Derby at Golden Gate Fields on April 27^th.  See work below. Here is a fantastic photo of More Ice training Thursday morning at Santa Anita, courtesy of photographer Ernie Belmonte!

 

More Ice galloping this morning pic.twitter.com/D0fMU7d0Ns

— Ernie Belmonte (@ErnieBPhoto93) April 19, 2019

 

Bullion: Looking at race April 27^th at Santa Anita for him, perfect spot if it goes.

 

Starring John Wain: Good out of very fast work at Golden Gate Fields (below).

 

Magic Musketier: Good out of work (below). Pointing for race April 27^th at Santa Anita.

 

Red Shelby: There’s a race for her April 25^th at Santa Anita. Hoping it goes.

 

Run Macho Run:  He worked on Wednesday. See work below. Another work and hopefully we can look for a race for him.

 

Annie’s Candy: Easy work this week out of recent race (below). Doing fine.

 

Rapid Red & Night of Idiots: Expected to return from the farm shortly.

 

Preacher: (group #52 two year old) “I’m going to work him ¼ mile this weekend, he’s doing very well, no issues so far”, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer

 

Start A Fire: (group #47 two year old).  Doing well in Ocala at T-Square Stud, will ship to Monmouth Park in early May

 

Some updates on our three two year old OBS March purchases from the farm in South Carolina: Life On the Edge (Edge filly, group #50), Giuliana Vee (Into Mischief filly, group #51), Shakin It Up colt (group #49)…. Kip Elser at Kirkwood Stables took videos of all three training at his farm Monday in South Carolina. All doing great as you can see on the videos below, all are scheduled to ship up to Monmouth Park next week.

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget, our Monmouth Park season kickoff party is Friday, May 3^rd in Asbury Park. All welcome but space is limited and close to full now. Please RSVP if you would like to join us. We’ll have food, drink, selections for Derby Day at Churchill and opening day at Monmouth Park. We’ll also have a Q&A session “Everything you wanted to know about thoroughbred ownership, but were afraid to ask!”, we’re inviting everyone (whether you are attending or not) to submit questions to us in advance of the event. We’ll try to read and answer as many as possible at the event and post some of the highlights on our website in a Blog as well. Don’t be shy, don’t hesitate! Email any and all questions you have about training, workouts, sales, breeding, claiming, race entries, the condition book, costs, safety, thoroughbred aftercare, legal structure, accounting and business operations, etc. to us. Tough, challenging questions, simple introductory questions, all questions are welcome and appreciated. Happy to mention your name with any questions submitted or let you remain anonymous, just tell us what you prefer. This is your chance to learn more about your horses and the thoroughbred game.

 

Finally, if you plan to attend opening day (May 4^th) at Monmouth Park and wish help with seating – admissions, kindly email Owner Services Manager, George Katzenberger ASAP.

 

Take a look at our newest blog post, “Maximum Security – Minimum Work Times.”

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

 

Finally, as we come down to the final share for group #50, Competitive Edge filly Life on the Edge, we’d like to thank everyone who has joined this historic group. Think you’ll be happy to read the news below about her sire, Competitive Edge….

 

Life On the Edge’s sire, Competitive Edge, is presently the leading freshman sire in North America (at a very early date). An exceptional racehorse by a Kentucky Derby winner, he has incredible potential as a sire (as does the filly we bought as a racehorse and future broodmare). We picked this filly for our 50^th group because we all felt she has it all. To quote Kelly Breen (who has selected dozens of stakes winners including the winner of the Belmont Stakes at auction), “I think she’s the bargain of the sale”.

 

This is her sire………

Bay201216.0½ hh

Distance won over: 6f. to 8f.

Super Saver - Magdalena's Chase

• Competitive Edge won his first 4 starts by nearly 29 lengths!
• Won the Hopeful Stakes-Gr.1 by almost 6 lengths
• Precocious enough to score by more than ten lengths over six furlongs at Saratoga in July
• The best 2YO by Kentucky Derby winner SUPER SAVER
• The good looks to cost $750,000 as a 2YO at Fasig-Tipton

 

“Competitive Edge was a push button horse from day one and was exceptionally talented. He had early speed, a fantastic temperament and is a very good looking individual – all the attributes to make an impact as a stallion, just like his sire.” Todd Pletcher

• First 2YOs have already sold for $235,000, $175,000, $170,000, $160,000, $150,000, $150,000, $100,000 etc.

 

"I'm hearing a lot of talk about Competitive Edge. People have been talking about him and they're getting the message out. I have two by Competitive Edge that I really like. They're good, well-balanced, good-minded horses that are doing everything right." Kip Elser (Kirkwood Stables)

 

Off to a great start!! Leading freshman sire in North America as of 4-15-19!

• Reiterate won a MSW on debut at Gulfstream Park for Mark Casse
• Competitive Queen was a half-length second on debut at Keeneland for Cirilo Gorostieta

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 18, 2019

Blue Eyed Beth (3-Year-Old Filly)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS June sale purchase

Date: April 18, 2019
Track: GULFSTREAM PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 48:51 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 2/26

 

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 17, 2019

Run Macho Run (5-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 11-9-18 at GGF

Date: April 17, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.05:20 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 13/13

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 17, 2019

Diamond Play (6-Year-Old Mare)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse

Date: April 17, 2019
Track: PALM MEADOWS TRAINING CENTER
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:60 Breezing
Track Condition: Firm
Surface: Turf
Rank: 4/8

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 16, 2019

Starring John Wain (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 16, 2019
Track: GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:20 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: All Weather Track
Rank: 1/5

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 15, 2019

Annie's Candy (6-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 10-28-18 at GGF

Date: April 15, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 47:80 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/17

Magic Musketier (4-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 15, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 5/17

Horse Workout Notification 
April 14, 2019

More Ice (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse
Date: April 14, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/10

Bullion (3-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: OBS March with Hollendorfer
Date: April 14, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/10

 

Diamond Play worked this morning at Palm Meadows. As you can see from the below video, she’s training well and is ready for Monmouth Park.

 

 

All three of the two year olds purchased at OBS March (Group #49: Shakin It Up-Brenda's Slew colt; Group #50: Competitive Edge-Simply Precious filly named Life on the Edge; Group #51: Into Mischief-Home Rule filly named Guiliana Vee) have been with Kip Elser at Kirkwood Stables in South Carolina since the sale ended. Kip took these two videos of the three training on Monday. All are doing great as you can see in the videos below. All three are scheduled to ship up to Monmouth Park next week.

 

 

 

 

Start A Fire will follow them from Ocala the following week.

 

Take a look at our newest blog post, “Maximum Security – Minimum Work Times.”

 

Kochees runs in race 6 at Santa Anita Friday. It’s a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. He always tries hard. With a good trip and his best effort he’ll be very competitive in here.

 

Don’t forget, our Monmouth Park season kickoff party is Friday, May 3^rd in Asbury Park. All welcome but space is limited and close to full now. Please RSVP if you would like to join us. We’ll have food, drink, selections for Derby Day at Churchill and opening day at Monmouth Park. We’ll also have a Q&A session “Everything you wanted to know about thoroughbred ownership, but were afraid to ask!”, we’re inviting everyone (whether you are attending or not) to submit questions to us in advance of the event. We’ll try to read and answer as many as possible at the event and post some of the highlights on our website in a Blog as well. Don’t be shy, don’t hesitate! Email any and all questions you have about training, workouts, sales, breeding, claiming, race entries, the condition book, costs, safety, thoroughbred aftercare, legal structure, accounting and business operations, etc. to us. Tough, challenging questions, simple introductory questions, all questions are welcome and appreciated. Happy to mention your name with any questions submitted or let you remain anonymous, just tell us what you prefer. This is your chance to learn more about your horses and the thoroughbred game.

 

Finally, if you plan to attend opening day (May 4^th) at Monmouth Park and wish help with seating – admissions, kindly email Owner Services Manager, George Katzenberger ASAP.

 

We look forward to seeing you at Monmouth and all our events for a great season of racing!

 

Diamond Play (6-Year-Old Mare)

Date: April 17, 2019
Track: PALM MEADOWS TRAINING CENTER
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:60 Breezing
Track Condition: Firm
Surface: Turf
Rank: 4/8

Works today for Annie’s Candy & Magic Musketier (below). Both doing well and heading for starts.

 

Take a look at our newest blog post, “Maximum Security – Minimum Work Times.”

 

Kochees runs in race 6 at Santa Anita Friday. It’s a realistic spot for this honest veteran horse. He always tries hard. With a good trip and his best effort he’ll be very competitive in here.

 

Blue Eyed Beth, Exchanging Ember are both doing well and both are ready to run now. There is a race for Exchanging Ember, enter this Thursday, and for Blue Eyed Beth next week.

 

As usual, you can see up to date possible entries here.  Please note this is where you go to find out things like “what race, what time” etc. You can also find that information on Equibase.

 

Don’t forget our season Jersey Shore kickoff party on May 3^rd, the night before Monmouth Park’s opening day and the Kentucky Derby. All are welcome, but space is limited so reserve your spot now for fun, food, drink, and selection and analysis for Monmouth and Churchill races. Please RSVP to Owner Services Manager George Katzenberger. We are almost full now!

 

Speaking of full, Group #50 from our March OBS group offerings is about to close now, almost full also, thank you!!

 

Photographer Ernie Belmonte took a couple of beautiful photos of More Ice training at Santa Anita on Friday the 12th. Great photos!

 

More Ice galloping this morning. pic.twitter.com/begZkXRyQh

— Ernie Belmonte (@ErnieBPhoto93) April 12, 2019

 

More Ice worked great this morning in company with Bullion (see below). More Ice is pointing for either April 28^th in the $100,000 Singletary Stakes at Santa Anita or the day before in the California Derby at Golden Gate Fields on April 27^th.

 

There’s also a race that weekend at Santa Anita for Bullion (who also worked great)

 

Starring John Wain is ready for his next start scheduled for April 21^st at Golden Gate Fields.

 

All others well, horses will ship in to Monmouth next week!

 

Horse Workout Notification 
April 15, 2019

Annie's Candy (6-Year-Old Gelding)

Your comments for this horse were: KRP Racehorse, claimed 10-28-18 at GGF

Date: April 15, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 47:80 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 1/17

Magic Musketier (4-Year-Old Colt)

Your comments for this horse were: Private purchase

Date: April 15, 2019
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 49:00 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt training
Rank: 5/17