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Barn Tour: Eric Foster's Turfway Park Training Plans
2024-12-04
Trainer Eric Foster has had an exceptional year, with earnings of $2.2 million and multiple wins. His success with claiming horses like Everland is well-known, but he also excels in various aspects of the game.
Uncover Eric Foster's Horse Training Success Story
My Own - A Promising 2-Year-Old Tapwrit Colt
This 2-year-old Tapwrit colt, My Own, is set to make his second start in a maiden special weight at Turfway on Wednesday. Foster has high hopes for him as he purchased the colt after seeing his excellent work at OBS. A procedure was done on his throat to improve his breathing, and it seems to have worked well. He clocked a five-furlong bullet in 58.8 seconds last Wednesday, indicating his potential.There is a lot of excitement around My Own as he looks to showcase his abilities on the Turfway track.Geraldraydaplegray - A 2-Year-Old Mohaymen Gelding
Geraldraydaplegray, a 2-year-old Mohaymen gelding, has had a tough start with a 0-for-3 record. However, he is set to start in a maiden special weight at Turfway on Thursday. This will be his first time running a mile.Looking back, he has run against some promising horses. For instance, he raced against a horse that won the Juvenile Sprint at Kentucky Downs in his first outing. Another horse he ran against, Chasing Liberty, came back to win on the Breeders’ Cup undercard. Despite some setbacks, he showed determination and made up a lot of ground in his last race on the dirt. Now, they are trying something new by stretching him out.Molto Vivace - A 6-Year-Old Gelding by Maclean’s Music
Molto Vivace, a 6-year-old gelding by Maclean’s Music, is entered in an optional-claiming allowance at Turfway on Saturday. He was a claim last time out at Churchill. The team is looking to spot horses that have performed well at Turfway and saw potential in him.Although the race on paper looks tough, they believe the last race at Churchill was a good warm-up. He has been off for a while, and they are hoping this race will bring out the best in him.Joe Shiesty - A 3-Year-Old Air Force Blue Gelding
Joe Shiesty, a 3-year-old Air Force Blue gelding, has had a successful year with a 9: 3-2-1 record and earnings of over $400,000. He is nominated for a sprint on the 14th. After his turf races this summer, they are giving him some time to recover as he ran twice in November and will miss the first month at Turfway.They are carefully managing his training and looking forward to seeing him in action again.Everland - A 3-Year-Old Filly by Arrogate
Everland, a 3-year-old filly by Arrogate, has had a challenging year with a 0-for-7 record since winning the Bourbonette. She finished fifth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). However, she is now pointed to the My Charmer Stakes at Turfway on Dec. 14.Foster believes that getting back to the Turfway track will suit her as she likes the surface. She has had to face tough competition, especially against Thorpedo Anna twice.Current Climate - A 6-Year-Old Mare by Raison d’Etat
Current Climate, a 6-year-old mare by Raison d’Etat, is entered to run on the 21st in an allowance race at Turfway. She was a $25,000 claim and has earned over $400,000 since joining Foster's stable.She is a consistent performer and is expected to give a good account of herself in the upcoming race.Maxisuperfly - A 3-Year-Old Optimizer Filly
Maxisuperfly, a 3-year-old Optimizer filly, won the black-type Cincinnati Trophy Stakes in March but has been 0-for-5 since. She is set to run in an allowance race on the 27th at Turfway.Bought as a yearling for $19,000, she has earned about $160,000. They are hoping she can regain her form and perform well in the upcoming race.Alwaysintomischief - A 3-Year-Old Colt by Maximus Mischief
Alwaysintomischief, a 3-year-old colt by Maximus Mischief, has a record of 8: 3-1-1 this year. He is entered to run an allowance race on the 21st.Although he hasn't had a published work since his last start on Oct. 26, he is still in training. They are waiting for the right time to put him in a speed work before his race.Pure Panic - A 5-Year-Old Gelding by Summer Front
Pure Panic, a 5-year-old gelding by Summer Front, has a 10: 1-3-2 record this year and was second last out in a starter allowance at Churchill Downs. He is a tough competitor and the team is hoping the racing secretary at Turfway will give them a starter 16 or 20 in the near future.He is a warrior on the track and always gives his best.Kitodan - A 5-Year-Old Gelding by Point of Entry
Kitodan, a 5-year-old gelding by Point of Entry, is Foster's only graded-stakes winner, having scored in the 2022 Dueling Grounds Derby (G3). He is 0-for-8 this year.They are closely monitoring the races and will make a decision on his next entry based on the entry box. There is a stake and another race on the 14th that he might be entered in.Les Is Best - A 2-Year-Old Filly by Catholic Boy
Les Is Best, a 2-year-old filly by Catholic Boy, is winless in two starts but is showing great potential. She is a half to Stephanie’s Kitten and ran third last time with a troubled trip at Kentucky Downs.They are excited about her future and hope she can perform well in all the big races at Turfway this year.Bilyana - A 2-Year-Old Filly by Caracaro
Bilyana, a 2-year-old filly by Caracaro, won her only start, a maiden optional claiming at Ellis Park in August. She had a minor surgery and has been back in training for a month. She is a filly with a lot of promise and the team is looking forward to seeing her progress.