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Veiled Reference worked 3/8ths again last Friday, going solo in 38 flat on the Tapeta. She went in hand, wasn't asked for speed. Plan is to go 3 1/2F this Friday in company, just to get her used to running at speed with other horses. Depending on how that goes, she'll likely step up to a half mile that first weekend in April. Hope to get up to Fair Hill for that one and see where she's at physically. Seems that she's in good form, anyway, but it's always nice to have a look in the flesh. Charles Town is out with their condition book for April, so we're right about at the time when Tim starts ducking my calls. Okay, that's only half-true, but shopping for spots is always a delicate process. Very easy for the slower horses, of course; it's the ones with a bit of ability that need a little thought. Goal first out just to get her a blow, tighten her up going short (reeeaaal short at Charles Town - 4 1/2F) before zeroing in on some of the races they have going two turns starting in May. For now, we'll see how she gets on picking it up in the mornings.