Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 3, 2019 Journalists Share Posted May 3, 2019 Greg and Caroline Bentley’s Alwaysmining (Stay Thirsty), a five-time stakes winner pointed to the GI Preakness S. at Pimlico May 18, breezed a half-mile Friday morning at Fair Hill Training Center in :49 (2/8) over the all-weather surface. Regular exercise rider Felix Astudillo was aboard for the gelding’s first work since his 11 1/2-length triumph in the Apr. 20 Federico Tesio S. at Laurel Park, where he earned an automatic berth into the Preakness. “I actually thought it was a perfect work–out in :12 and change and finished up in :11. He went a nice :49 and out in 1:01. We’re very happy,” trainer Kelly Rubley said. “I’d say his confidence level continues to improve. My rider thought he was a bit aggressive today, which is great to hear.” Alwaysmining is riding a six-race win streak, beginning with an allowance optional claimer Oct. 27 at Laurel and continuing with five straight black-type events over the same track, including the Miracle Wood Feb. 16 over Kentucky Derby contender Gray Magician (Graydar) and the Private Terms Mar. 16. He also beat Derby entrant Win Win Win (Hat Trick {Jpn}) in the Dec. 29 Heft S. Alwaysmining will continue to train at Fair Hill in preparation for the Preakness with a final work scheduled next weekend. The post Alwaysmining Breezes for Preakness appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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