Above The Beyond Works Five Eighths From The Gate

Above The Beyond worked a solid five eighths from the gate this past Saturday morning at Suffolk Downs. Veteran jockey Angel Vasquez was aboard for the workout once again and they covered the distance in 1:02 3/5 seconds, which was third best out of nine horses that worked the distance on that day. He galloped out past three quarters of a mile.

Above The Beyond galloped past the gate with Mr. Vasquez having a strong hold. It took Mr. Vasquez nearly an eighth of a mile to pull Above The Beyond up and get him turned around. This behavior was a sign of things to come. While Above The Beyond, once again, showed good patience waiting behind the gate, when it came time for him to load the first time, he stopped and elevated himself off the ground. Mr. Vasquez dismounted and the gate crew loaded Above The Beyond into the starting gate on the third attempt. Mr. Vasquez then remounted and their two work mates loaded with one on either side. When the starter sprung the latch, the bell sounded and the pair broke extremely well. Mr. Vasquez asked Above The Beyond for some speed during the first part of this workout and he delivered, although he was not able to keep up with the quicker of his two workmates.

Above The Beyond cooled out in good order and has since returned to training. If all goes according to plan, he will work another five eighths of a mile this Saturday. He will also return to the gate a few more times prior to working from it again.

Renee