Imperial Council ?

[dagulla]

Any info about this horse would be great. It seems like Shug is really taking his time with this one, Does anyone know if there were any setbacks ?
Thanks in advance.

[justindew]

He's been working at Payson for the last month. Should debut soon.

[Linny]

Shug says he "had shins" after his maiden win. They are looking to possible early Feb return. He's been working 4f regularly. Not sure if he'll return short or long but he's bred to go long anyhow.

[lemoncrush]

I'm interested in seeing him run again, too.
With the long layoff, I would guess he'll show up in an allowance race soon, and if all goes well, point to the FOY or Tampa Bay Derby after that.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

I'm interested in seeing him run again, too.
With the long layoff, I would guess he'll show up in an allowance race soon, and if all goes well, point to the FOY or Tampa Bay Derby after that.

How many TB Derby's has Shug started a colt in?

[jinjin]

Imperial Council's last work at Payson...1/22 4f in 50.60. I like this horse and am interested in seeing him run again. He has tactical speed unlike Shug's usual suspects that come from behind. He was green in his first race, which he should have won and showed a lot of heart trying to fight Hello Bway to the line. When he broke his maiden he was all business with blinkers added...just sat off the lead and took over when Prado asked him...Looked like a new horse and really professional.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Linny

Shug says he "had shins" after his maiden win. They are looking to possible early Feb return. He's been working 4f regularly. Not sure if he'll return short or long but he's bred to go long anyhow.

Why is Shug even training the horse?

[freddymo]

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[Danzig]

the phippses have had tremendous success down over the years. yeah, they miss more than they hit ( don't most?) but they've had some really, really nice horses-pine island alone was better than most see in a lifetime. but keep in mind, they are a very private stable, who breed within-when's the last time you saw them make a big, splashy purchase? or sell for that matter. i think most breeders would sell their soul to get ahold of the phipps' broodmare band.
and didn't shug have one of the top picks in the distaff just a few months back?

[Linny]

They bought Our Country Place and she's been a nice mare for them. Pine Island is a granddaugher I think. Again though most of those families keep generating top fillies, no top colts.