Back in July I wrote that Applauding, a three year old filly by Congrats out of a Forestry mare, was back on the track after an extended vacation. To briefly recap, Applauding had set a new track record for six furlongs at Keeneland in her debut on Oct 14, 2011; a race which she won by nine lengths. Applauding followed that victory up with a six length win her next time out, this time on a fast dirt track at Louisiana's Fair Grounds on Dec 2, 2011. Applauding has not raced since, despite no noticeable injury.
On July 28, Applauding returned to the track at Keeneland, working three furlongs in thirty-eight and one-fifth seconds. She had been working at Keeneland every Saturday morning since; breezing three furlongs again on August 5, and then doing four furlongs on each of the next five Saturdays that followed.
However, this Saturday she didn't work at Keeneland. Why that is I can not say, as my limited skills with Google could not turn up any relevant news by searching under her name, nor under the name of her trainer, Al Stall, Jr (who, incidentally, just finished a very productive meeting at Saratoga, where he picked up seven wins, and seventeen in the money finishes, in just twenty-three starts).
So, while this obviously isn't good news, I have no idea if it's bad news; and if so, how bad. It could be that Applauding simply needed a rest; or, it could be that she has suffered an injury. Hopefully, whatever it is, isn't anything serious, and we'll get to see this filly compete again soon. Until then, I'll pass along whatever news I hear, and I ask, if any of you reading this should hear anything, that you share it here as well.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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