Phola tuned up for her expected start in Saturday’s
Grade 2 Ballston Spa with a late-morning work over the Oklahoma training track turf course. With
jockey Ramon Dominguez up, the 4-year-old Johannesburg
filly breezed a half-mile in 49.25.
“It looks like she handled the soft ground well, which she
has done in the past,” said Todd Pletcher, who trains Phola for Graydon
Patterson. “I’m happy with it.”
Phola began her 2010 campaign with three straight wins
before being beaten a half-length by Proviso in the Grade 1 Just A Game at Belmont Park on June 5. In her next start, she
finished sixth, beaten just 1 ¼ lengths, behind Proviso in the Grade 1 Diana on
July 31.