Gulfstream Park
Victory Avenue nearing return
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Barbara D. Livingston Victory Avenue punctuated an easy half-mile with a long gallop in a Thursday workout.
Victory Avenue, who earned a 97 Beyer Speed Figure when finishing second as a favorite on the 2024 Pegasus program, appears about ready to make his much anticipated return after working an easy half-mile punctuated by a long gallop-out with jockey Javier Castellano aboard here Thursday.
Working alone, Victory Avenue completed four furlongs in 49.08 before continuing out six panels in 1:15.32 and easing up seven-eighths in 1:29.03. The work was the sixth on the comeback trail for Victory Avenue, who is trained by Gustavo Delgado.
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