Beethoven out of Derby

Beethoven who was pointing for the Florida Derby is now out because of some left foreleg heat that was detected Wednesday. "There was some heat in a tendon in a front leg (Wednesday) morning,” Ward his trainer said. “It seems minor, not extreme, but we decided it’s best to not make a minor situation worse. It’s possible he could be back in the entries in the not-too-distant future." Beethoven might also be counted out of the Kentucky Derby as well. "As conservative as I am, probably not, but we don't know at this time," Ward said.

It's too bad that he can't run in the Florida Derby. He closed nicely in the Fountain of Youth.

Workouts

Hello Broadway, Mar. 24

Gulfstream Park

Four furlongs

47:60 Breezing

Fast

Dirt

1/37

Pioneerofthenile, Mar. 25

Santa Anita Park

Six furlongs

1.11:40 Handily

Fast

Sythetics

1/12

The Pamplemousse, Mar.25

Santa Anita Park

Six furlongs

1.13:00 Handily

Fast

Sythetics

6/12

Have a great afternoon!

Kirsten