Still Adjusting to Dirt
Mike Welsch observes Colonel John on the Churchill dirt and notes some hesitancy in the California colt’s action:
Colonel John had his second opportunity to try the Churchill Downs strip on a warm, sun-drenched morning shortly after the renovation break on Wednesday. And while the gallop went without incident, Colonel John, a well-made son of Tiznow, gave the appearance he still might not be completely comfortable over the surface. He strode along more like he was still testing and acclimating himself to the new footing rather than reaching out, as one would expect he usually does over familiar ground back home.
Colonel John has a couple more days to adjust: He’s scheduled to have his final Derby workout this weekend.
