Sophia’ Works Towards 2015 Campaign

GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff runner-up Don’t Tell Sophia (Congaree) breezed a half-mile in :51 at Oaklawn yesterday in preparation for her 2015 debut in that venue’s Pippin S. Jan. 17. Trained and owned by Phil Sims in partnership with Jerry Namy, the bay was clocked going a final quarter in :24 1/5 and galloping out five panels in 1:04 1/5. 

“Just went easy,” Sims said. “She’ll get a strong gallop during the week and get a work in again next Saturday, probably.”

Sims said the 6-year-old’s next breeze will most likely be five furlongs under regular rider Joe Rocco Jr. In preparation for her title defense in the Pippin, which she won the past two years. Her main objective for the spring of 2015 is Oaklawn’s GI Apple Blossom H. Apr. 10. 

Prior to her run in the Breeders’ Cup, Don’t Tell Sophia upset MGISW Close Hatches (First Defence) in the GI Juddmonte Spinster S. at Keeneland Oct. 5 and was second last time in the GII Falls City H. at Churchill Downs Nov. 27.