Halogen will start a breeze schedule in Saratoga soon.
WORKOUTS:
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!
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.
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!
Promissione is back in the mornings after his career debut at Gulfstream Park on December 7.
WORKOUTS:
12/21 – 4f:50.23 (Palm Beach Downs)(Outside)
Three-year-old Enlighten, unraced since his two-year-old campaign, returned with aplomb to kick off the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet! Paula Parsons and her team in Middleburg did a terrific job managing his layoff and returning him to Todd Pletcher and his staff as the Saratoga meet came to a close. The graduate of the prestigious Saratoga Sale, where he was selected by Parsons and Dr. Carr, progressed smoothly at Saratoga and Palm Beach Down before delivering off of the layoff. He showed a good deal of maturity and guts to come through a narrow opening to win going away. Huge thanks to everyone who got him ready, including his patient partners!
Talented sophomore Illuminare rebounded from his lone career defeat in sparkling fashion! He shortened up in distance and faced a salty group of older horses but delivered a big performance, recording the highest Beyer number of his career to date at 98. The colt, selected from the Keeneland September Sale by Dr. Carr and Paula Parsons and expertly prepared for the racetrack by the latter and her team, is now three-for-four lifetime and looks to have a very bright future. Todd Pletcher and his staff have done a terrific job managing this colt and delivering for his happy partners!
Each year, the prestigious Keeneland September Sale gathers the largest collection of yearling prospects in the nation. It presents unique challenges and unique opportunities and each year our acquisition team rises to face them and take advantage of them. Dr. Stephen Carr and Paula Parsons approached this year’s sale with the same expertise and approach that has brought home stars like Preservationist, Rocketry, and Wicked Strong from this very sale. They secured a terrific group of colts with outstanding pedigrees and athletic builds at our price point. They are:
- Hip 411: Silver State – Firsthand Report (Blame)
- Hip 447: Not This Time – Ib Prospecting (Mineshaft)
- Hip 473: Yaupon – Lady Luck (Medaglia d’Oro)
- Hip 496: City of Light – Majestic Union (Union Rags)
These four exciting prospects form the 2024 Commonwealth, LLC. Interests are currently available and we encourage you to contact us for full details so you can join their journey.
