Classic Cut Update

With the main track closed yesterday Classic Cut jogged alongside MRH stablemate Iron Works at Silver Springs. The Empire Maker colt is progressing along nicely in his routine, picking up the intensity of training each week.

Classic Cut Update

We are pleased to report that Classic Cut is scheduled to be re-examined by Dr. Wes Sutter next Tuesday and if everything looks good, he can return to light training. We will be sure to issue an update on his examination and when you can expect to see your colt to back under tack.

Please enjoy these photos of Classic Cut being turned out this morning.

Classic Cut Update

The team went to Silver Springs this past weekend and checked up on our boy Classic Cut. Classic Cut seems to be still loving his time turned out and was front and center to greet his visitors.

Classic Cut Update

Classic Cut has been upgraded to a larger turn out paddock and was thrilled to have visitors this morning.

Classic Cut Update

Classic Cut came out of his latest work in good order and overall is doing well in his training. While we believe the 2-year-old son of Empire Maker will be a route horse, like his father who didn’t debut until late October of his juvenile year in a one-mile race, Classic Cut also appears to be a late developer at this time. As a young horse who is going through a growth spurt, there is no rush with getting him to the races. We will let him tell us when he is ready.

He is scheduled to breeze again this weekend and we will report back with a workout report.

Classic Cut Work Update

Classic Cut worked five furlongs from the Ellis Park starting gate this morning and covered the distance in 1:00.80, which was nearly a full second faster than his work last week from the pole. This was the second time that he worked from the gate for the Brad Cox team. We will report back with commentary from the barn on the colt’s work

Classic Cut Workout Report

Classic Cut had his first five-furlong work at Ellis Park this morning, covering the ground in 1:01.80 seconds. Given this was his first breeze at the distance, a moderate time was to be expected. With juveniles, going from a half-mile to five furlongs is a big step up and a challenge, compared to going from three furlongs to a half-mile. Classic Cut will definitely gain fitness from this morning’s work

Classic Cut Workout Report

Classic Cut worked a half-mile this morning after two weeks of just galloping. The Empire Maker colt worked in company and covered the ground in 49.60 seconds followed by a nice gallop out. The young colt is currently not showing a lot of natural speed in the morning and has to be asked by his riders along the way. As we previously reported, the Cox barn believes the colt is naturally inclined to be a route horse and typically these type of horses don’t reveal themselves to be speedy in their breezes.

An another note, we wish to remind you that we have the upcoming Lexington Summer Series scheduled with visits to Taylor Made Farm, Spendthrift and Silver Springs. You can check it out here.

Classic Cut Update


Classic Cut has proven to be a very easy going and laid back colt in the early stages of his training, a trait that comes from his sire, Empire Maker. He is now galloping by himself everyday and jogs about three furlongs before galloping 1 1/4 miles daily.

You will notice in the video that Classic Cut is galloping clockwise, or the wrong way. Paul Sharp likes to alternate directions throughout the week with his horses to avoid too much stress occurring on one side of their body. Additionally, changing things up is good for the horse’s mind.

Please enjoy this video of Classic Cut training this weekend and hear what Paul Sharp has to say about our flashy colt.

Classic Cut Photos

 

Please enjoy these beautiful photos of Classic Cut (outside) at Paul Sharp’s farm in Ocala, FL. Our flashy colt has been galloping in company with MRH stablemate Tufnel, and the pair is doing everything right in the early stages of their training.

Photos taken by MyRacehorse owner Jennifer Reed.