Antiquarian is back in the mornings and has shifted up to Saratoga since his visit to the winner’s circle on April 19 at Gulfstream Park.
WORKOUTS:
05/03 – 4f:49.65 (Saratoga Race Course)
Enlighten is back in the mornings after his last start on March 29 at Gulfstream Park.
WORKOUTS:
04/18 – 4f:48.88 (Palm Beach Downs)(Outside),
04/25 – 4f:49.57 (Palm Beach Downs)
War Officer will be back in the mornings soon after his last start and win on April 24 at Gulfstream Park.
WORKOUTS:
He’s baaaaaaack! Antiquarian, making his first start since the Belmont Stakes, kicked off his four-year-old campaign with an impressive allowance victory at Gulfstream Park. Despite the long layoff, tricky distance, and salty field, he dug in, drew off, and earned a strong 93 Beyer speed figure. A lot of credit and thanks goes to Paula Parsons and her staff in Middleburg for managing his layoff, Todd Pletcher and his team, including groom Juan Jose and rider Eduardo, Dr. Carr, Edgard Zayas, and patient partners who put the horse first. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!
Goodstone is back in the mornings training at Palm Beach Downs.
WORKOUTS:
01/02 – 3f:39.98 (Palm Beach Downs),
01/08 – 4f:49.93 (Palm Beach Downs)(Outside),
01/14 – 4f:48.19 (Palm Beach Downs)(Inside),
01/20 – 4f:49.75 (Palm Beach Downs)(Inside),
01/26 – 5f:1:01.42 (Palm Beach Downs)(Inside),
02/01 – 5f:1:01.67 (Palm Beach Downs)(Inside),
02/09 – 4f:48.52 (Palm Beach Downs)(Outside),
02/21 – 5f:1:01.54 (Palm Beach Downs)(Inside),
03/01 – 5f:1:00.74 (Palm Beach Downs)(Outside),
03/09 – 4f:49.14 (Palm Beach Downs)(Outside),
03/16 – 5f:1:01.39 (Palm Beach Downs)(Inside),
03/28 – 4f:48.63 (Palm Beach Downs)
After knocking on the door on multiple occasions, it was finally War Officer’s turn! The gelding delivered a terrific effort under confident handling by jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. to pull clear to a comfortable maiden score. Our utmost thanks to Todd Pletcher’s team, including grooms Leonel and Julio, Paula Parsons and her staff, Jimmy Jerkens, who had him at two, Dr. Carr, Irad, and his terrific, patient partners.
WORKOUTS:
First starter of the new year… first winner! Enlighten, a maiden winner off of a lengthy layoff in November, faced winners for the first time and did so in style. The promising colt defeated a salty field to get our partners and team off to an auspicious start to 2025. His success is a testament to the patience of his partners, who didn’t hesitate to give him the time he needed to develop and thrive. Paula Parsons and her staff in Middleburg returned him to Todd Pletcher and his team, including groom Victor and riders Elder and Annalise, in fantastic shape. Edgard Zayas delivered a perfect ride to seal the deal. Enlighten was selected out of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale by Parsons and Dr. Carr, who also continues to do a tremendous job as racing manager. Here’s to a fantastic year!
