Flightline Returns to Work Tab at Santa Anita

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Flightline after his victory in the 2021 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita Park

Undefeated Flightline , who looked like he could be the next titan of the turf following his 11 1/2-length procession in the 2021 RUNHAPPY Malibu Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park, recorded his first work back April 10 since going to the sidelines in February.

A zealous 2022 plan, which included a stop in the June 11 Hill 'n' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1) on Belmont Day, was mapped out by Flightline's connections before the colt received a preliminary diagnosis of a strained hock.

"We think this is a minor issue and we're gonna address it, take care of it, and then go forward," trainer John Sadler told TVG in February.

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Flightline first caught the public's attention with a dazzling 13 1/4-length debut victory at Santa Anita in May 2021. He then received a freshening before reappearing at the Del Mar summer meet, powering to another double-digit score in an allowance optional claiming contest ahead of his December Malibu crowning.

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Owned in partnership by Hronis Racing, Siena Farm, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, and Woodford Racing, Flightline breezed three-furlongs in :37 flat Sunday morning at Santa Anita with Sadler assistant Juan Levya in the irons.

The 4-year-old son of Tapit  , out of the grade 1-placed Indian Charlie mare Feathered, was acquired by West Point Thoroughbreds for $1 million in 2019 at The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale, from the Lane's End consignment. He was bred in Kentucky by Summer Wind Equine.