White Abarrio Breezes Easy Sunday for April 2 Florida Derby
At 0h03, on March 21, 2022 • By GULFSTREAM
C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable LLC’s White Abarrio breezed an ‘easy’ five furlongs at Gulfstream Park, giving trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. confidence that the son of Race Day will be at his best for the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) in two weeks.
“Two weeks out, so far, so good. Two weeks is a long time with horses, but as far as everything has gone preparation-wise, I’m very happy with how things have gone,” Joseph said.
White Abarrio, who breezed in company for his fourth workout since capturing the Feb. 5 Holy Bull (G3), was timed in 1:00.42, the fourth fastest clocking of 17 recorded at the distance.
“Today was more of an easier breeze with a good finish and a good gallop-out,” Joseph said. “Everything went to plan. He sat off a workmate; he relaxed well. I had his last quarter in 23 (seconds), so it was a good finish.”
Tyler Gaffalione was aboard for the breeze.
