JC / Railbird

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 …


3 Comments

Music Note is definitely one of the big gals on the East Coast. That work won’t cut it though.

How her form will translate one year later is anyone’s guess. But try. Try again Mr. Metee.

Posted by The_Knight_Sky racing blog on June 4, 2009 @ 9:17 am

wow, you’re probably at Belmont now while I’m at my desk … sigh.

Posted by dana on June 4, 2009 @ 10:40 am

TKS: True, Music Note might not come back in the same form. I was impressed by her third in the Breeders’ Cup — she made a game move, giving chase to Zenyatta as the field turned into the stretch — and she is half to a mare who won graded stakes in open company, so I’m rooting for her to not only return, but improve. But that work …

GbG: I was, and it was lovely. Feeling mildly guilty that I didn’t post and barely tweeted earlier.

Posted by Jessica on June 4, 2009 @ 9:52 pm