top sprinter Dr. Schivel has been sidelined since the 2022 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) last March, had a second work on the way back on February 19 for coach Mark Glatt.
The 2021 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) multiple-place winner and runner-up drilled three distances at: 37 2/5 on Sunday at Santa Anita . Park.
Dr. Schivel returned from a trip to the Middle East with a bone bruise and was taken to the ranch in July to rest and recuperate. He galloped in Santa Anita this winter before returning to his desk last week.
“We’ve had to go very slowly with him, but hopefully things start off pretty well here,” Glatt said.
The trainer added that he does not have a timetable for Dr. Schivel’s return to the race. Glatt noted her 5-year-old son Violence may have to miss a scheduled job this coming weekend due to heavy rain forecast in the area.
“Hopefully this is the last storm we have because it really freaks you out when a horse like this is about to rest,” Glatt said. “It’s important for those horses to stick to the schedule. The horses have run in the right direction that they can get through without more training. But for a horse that you’re trying to get. In terms of body shape, it’s difficult.”
Dr. Schivel shows a 5-2-2 record in 10 starts with earnings of $1,076,500 for owners of Red Baron’s Barn, Rancho Temescal, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and William A. Branch.
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