Artemis Agrotera Could Return in Breeders’ Cup

Chester and Mary Broman’s Artemis Agrotera (Roman Ruler), off since finishing seventh in last year’s GI Breeders’ Cup F/M Sprint, could return to the races in the Oct. 31 renewal of that seven-furlong event. The filly worked a best-of-31 five furlongs from the gate Monday at Belmont in :59.11.

“It is an ambitious leap but I think she deserves it,” said trainer Mike Hushion. “Talent-wise, she’s one of the best in the country. From the moment she came back she’s been working brilliantly, and had me scratching my head, wondering what I was going to do with her. Every time she’s gone out, she’s been better.”

Artemis Agrotera won the 2013 GI Frizette S. in just her second outing. She returned to win last season’s GI Ballerina S. and GII Gallant Bloom H.

Monday’s work was the 4-year-old’s sixth since returning to the worktab in September and her second straight bullet move. She went five furlongs over a dull training track last Monday in 1:00.50, fastest of 40 at the distance.

“I think I can have her fit enough to run seven furlongs,” said Hushion. “As far as definite plans, we’ll have to see how she is tomorrow morning, what’s available transportation-wise, and so on. But she’s very, very good.”