Second Arabian Workout Distance?

[Lucas Davenport]

Just getting my toes wet in the mixed breed racing water. Picked up a couple of 2Yr old Arabians from the Stewards sale, gave them the usual 4F Workout, week 8. So far, so good: couple with well above average times. My instinct is to wait till week 12, and give them a 6F workout, which might give me a clue as to whether they are better at long or short distances (since there is no breeding to go on). Does that sound about right? Thank you, Martin

[Fred Vieane]

Martin,

Im too much of a noob.

I just threw my Arabian to the lions and ran them at 4f. LOL

But then again I have no clue what Im doing with any of my horses.

[Ian Nicastrin]

I would suggest working your horses out twice before entering them. And giving them a few weeks rest between workouts. I thought horses were actually required to workout twice before hitting the track.

[Fred Vieane]

I would suggest working your horses out twice before entering them. And giving them a few weeks rest between workouts. I thought horses were actually required to workout twice before hitting the track.

yep, i forgot mine were newly created 3yo. hence my noobness.

[Landon Alexander]

Martin, since your 2yos can't race till next year why not space out their workouts and give them a shot at 5F as well as 6F? You have plenty of time.

[Emily White]

Yeah, I'd work them two different distances, at least. Just to see what they can do.