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Saratoga Sense!

By | Latest News, Makes Sense

Off the duck at Saratoga! There’s nothing like a winner at nation’s showcase meet and we love that this special group of partners got to enjoy one with this neat colt. We’re so grateful them, Dr. Carr, Paula Parsons and her staff, and the Pletcher barn. Makes Sense shipped up from Belmont Park where assistant Stu, groom Manfredi, and regular rider Aarom got him ready to roll. Our thanks to all and, of course, to Makes Sense himself!

Any trip to the Saratoga winner’s circle is always special, but a new program put in place by NYRA‘s racing department made his victory even more so. “Wayne’s Winners” honors the legacy of D. Wayne Lukas by inviting kids to join the celebration for the first race each day. Of course, Todd Pletcher is uniquely suited to take that unforgettable experience and make it magical. There’s nothing like being up-close with a racehorse and Makes Sense was happy to oblige!

Enlighten Workouts

By | Enlighten

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),
05/16 – 4f:48.44 (Belmont Race Course),
05/24 – 4f:49.49 (Belmont Race Course)(Inside),
06/13 – 4f:50.77 (Saratoga Race Course),
06/21 – 4f:49.50 (Saratoga Race Course )(Inside),
07/01 – 4f:51.99 (Saratoga Race Course)





Back-to-back for “WO”!

By | Latest News, War Officer

It took War Officer awhile to break out of the maiden ranks, but he’s got a hang of things now! The gelding, facing winners for the first time, picked up his second straight victory at Gulfstream Park. Neither win would have been possible without the patient partners behind him and we couldn’t be happier for them. Huge congratulations and thanks to them, jockey Edgard Zayas, Todd Pletcher and his staff, Paula Parsons and everyone in Middleburg, Dr. Carr, this cool gelding, and so many more. It takes a village and we love the one behind this guy!

Welcome back, Antiquarian!

By | Antiquarian, Latest News

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 Workouts

By | Goodstone

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)


War Officer breaks through

By | Latest News, War Officer

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.

Perfect start to 2025!

By | Enlighten, Latest News

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!