A bunch of chicks from Todd Pletcher’s cage preparing for Friday’s skirmishes of the Breeders’ Cup championship weekend worked in Keeneland on Thursday.
Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Forte (Violence) and Harrell Ventures’ Lost beer keg (Violence), the respective winner and finished sixth in the October 8 GI Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity, crossing the half-mile together in: 49.20 shortly after the track’s second fix at 9 o’clock. shining. Both are contenders for the $2 million GI FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
The Keeneland watchers have captured these two numbers in proportions: 13.40, :25, and 1:02, 1:15.80 and 1:30.20. (Click here for a video about the work).
“It was a pretty standard breeze from them,” Pletcher said. “They are both solid and willing working horses. We just hope to see more of what they usually do. “
Pletcher was happy with the performance of the ponies in Breeders’ Futurity.
“We feel like [Forte] processed the added distance [of 1 1/16 miles] and two in turn; He definitely looked like he enjoyed it,” Pletcher said. “Lost Ark had a rough ride on the first turn and that cost him completely. He finished with some returns, so that’s encouraging. “
Also working on Thursday, GI winner Frizette S. Chocolate Gelato (Realistic jokes) worked in the same company as Florida Sire winner My Dear Girl S. Atom (Girvin) after first renovation at 7:30 a.m. Pointing to GI NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, the pair hit a half-mile in: 49 flat (November 26).
The fractions of the job, according to the Keeneland watchers, are: 13.20, :25.20, and end in 1:01.80, 1:15,20, and 1:30.
“I thought it was perfect,” Pletcher said. “Got well, good finish, good strong gallop. Both passed the track [as if] they like it. It’s a well-executed breeze. “
Thursday’s jobs tab at Keeneland also includes GI Breeders’ Cup F/M Sprint candidate slam (Ticket), who worked three clamps at: 36.80 (6/9) for coach Todd Fincher.
“It’s a good way to start the day. She’s very happy to be there,” said jockey Florent Geroux, who took part in the work.
Slammed earned a berth in the F/M Sprint with her win in the GII Thoroughbred Club of America S. in Keeneland on October 8.
Also on Thursday, two Breeders ‘Cup “Win and You’re In” winners owned by Susan Moulton and coached by Wayne Catalano–Manny Wah (Fees will be charged) and And the winner is (Oscar Performance) –Back to the work tab after their victories in Fall Stars Weekend.
Manny Wah, October 7 GII Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix winner, made the half mile with: 47.40 for a second fastest move of 26 at distance. Manny Wah is topping the $2 million GI Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint, where he finished fifth at Keeneland in 2020.
GII Castle & Key winner Bourbon Andthewinneris worked half a mile in: 48.60 (8/26) with splits: 12.40 and: 24.40. Andthewinneris is a contender for the $1 million GI Breeders’ Cup of Minors that will close Future Stars on Friday, November 4.
