Flightline's itinerary up in the air
Regarding the fastest horse on the grounds, Flightline’s next start is unannounced. Santa Anita executives have met with Sadler to discuss how to ensure the undefeated colt stays home. Discussions are preliminary. Referring to Sadler, one official said, “The ball is in his court.”
Next-start options for Flightline include the Grade 2, $200,000 San Carlos at seven furlongs on March 5 at Santa Anita or the $500,000 Essex Handicap at 1 1/16 miles on March 19 at Oaklawn Park. Flightline’s main objective is the Grade 1 Met Mile, typically run on the Belmont Stakes card.
Storm the Court back working
Storm the Court, the only 2019 Breeders’ Cup winner still racing, returned to the work tab this week and is expected to restart his career this spring for trainer Peter Eurton. Storm the Court, winner of the BC Juvenile and now 5, has not raced since last March.
“We did the MRIs, and there were things going on that all would heal,” Eurton said.
Storm the Court resumed training in fall. He tack-walked for a month, jogged for a month, and galloped for a month prior to working three furlongs Monday in 39.40 seconds.
“He looks wonderful, he’s filled out, he’s got attitude,” Eurton said.
A turf campaign is planned for 2022.