Disappointing
Reports David Grening in the Daily Racing Form (scroll down):
Music Note put in what Mettee called a “subpar” workout Tuesday morning that could put her status for the Phipps in doubt. Usually a strong work horse, Music Note went in fractions of 25.80, 38, and 50 before finishing her move 1:14.80. She galloped out seven furlongs in 1:28.80.
“Usually she gallops out a lot better,” Mettee said. “That’s unlike her, she’s usually pretty consistent. She’d have to come back and work better than that next week to justify running in the Phipps.”
Here’s hoping Music Note just had a bad morning and that her poor work isn’t an indication of a physical problem. While the distaff division doesn’t lack for stars, this is one filly I’ve been eagerly waiting to see return.
I’ll be at Belmont on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. More posting to come …
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