Holy Bull Stakes (G3) Winner White Abarrio continues training intensely for a tentative start in the April 2, US$1 million Florida Curlin Derby (G1), pulling five jackets in Gulfstream Park March 13 in the fastest time recorded in the distance.
C2 Racing Stable and La Milagrosa Stable’s 3-year-old son Race day timed: 59.49 by coach Tyler Gaffalione in preparation for Gulfstream’s signature Triple Crown prep.
“He galloped in 1:12. It’s a good job,” said coach Saffie Joseph Jr. speak. “He will probably be back next week at 5/8 for company.”
Sunday’s practice was his third since his dominant win at Holy Bull at Gulfstream on February 5 in his 2022 debut. Simplify who finished second in Holy Bull, returned for an extended 3 1/2 win at the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) on March 5.
“There were no second thoughts about (skipping Fountain of Youth). On Holy Bull he missed a few jobs, so he ran like a fresh horse, which could have been harmful. for them,” said Joseph. “Since Holy Bull, he’s shown everything you want a horse to show. He’s on the right track — how you would want a 3-year-old to go at this time of year.”
White Abarrio debuted with an impressive 6 3/4 length win at Gulfstream on September 24 before being privately bought by his current relationships, with whom he scored the win. optional grant claim extended on October 29. He finished his underage campaign with a third place ending after Happy smile and Classic Road on November 27 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.
Release the watch to Dubai after the Gulfstream breeze
Discharge the watch crossed half a mile on: 46.81 March 13 at Gulfstream Park during the 1st place winner’s final practice session before shipping to Dubai for $1.5 million Al Quoz Sprint (G1) on card Dubai World Cup Day March 26.
“He’s been in really good form,” coach Saffie Joseph, Jr. speak. “If all goes well, he has a really good chance.”
Owned by Slam Dunk Racing, Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables and Michael Nentwig, Drain the Clock spun the fastest of the 65 workouts listed at four times long distances.
“Today is his last training session against Dubai. This afternoon he will board the train to Palm Meadows and tomorrow he will depart for Dubai,” Joseph said.
4 year old son of MacLean’s Music capture Claiborne Farm Swale Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream, Bay Shore Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct race track and Stephens Woody Shares presented by the Nassau County Industrial Development Authority (G1) at Belmont Park his 3-year campaign ended with a six-percent stretch option claim victory at 1:08.62 on December 10. Drain the Clock was upset by Miles Ahead during the fast on February 19 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes.
