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Update 3177: HRTVs Target Louisville: March 7 2008. Make sure to view Parts 1, 2 and 3. A good summary of the current status of the Derby. It was interesting to watch Big Brown's impressive win (Big Brown Bursts Onto Derby Scene.)
Update 3176: A Friday update from Penny at timwoolleyracing.com:
Due to the impending rain Saturday Tim decided to move breezes forward to today. Tail Tails walked early this morning and will be leaving for Charlestown this morning. The race will go off around 7:15 pm. She was bubbling around the barn and hopefully will have a great first experience tonight. Who's Happy had a delicate gallop with Tim aboard. The two have decided to tolerate each other and get the job done. Tim reports that she is still very strong but managable with draw-reins. Powdered Donut also trained this morning and had a happy gallop as we like to call it. This is when the rider lets the horse pick the pace their happy with (as long as that's not breezing). She came back to the barn and seemed happy as a clam. Two of Wands went to the gate briefly this morning and enjoyed a pleasant gallop for a mile and a half. Our Diva and Seventeen Love breezed (not together)three eighths. Robbie reported that Diva went perfectly but this could not be confirmed by the official clocker (Mike-Owner of Bubble Gum) due to the thick fog. Rose Campbell and Rockin Fun breezed together for half a mile and had a very captivating work. Tim was aboard Rosie and Robbie took the helm on Rocky. They are a good pair and had a great work. Gator Nation worked a brilliant five eighths of a mile and continues his quest for fitness. He seems happy and is eating well. Rajahstan and Paris Night took on a half mile breeze and both worked meticulously. These two creatures have a tendency to be very serious and all about work. They handled the schedule without getting frazzled which is a good thing. Last but not least I heard from Mike that Saar and Bubble Gum worked a flawless eighth. Owners do have a tendancy to look at their horses through rose colored glasses. I have to admit that I am guilty of this as well and I wouldn't have it anyother way.
Update 3175: This morning it was cold, cold and windy. It was perhaps the coldest day of the entire winter here which was a bit of a shock after all the decent weather we have had lately! Course the combination of wind and colder temperatures did perk the horses up and make them a little skittish. We had eight sets, so an easier morning. Five went before the break and three after the break. Mine all seemed to go quite well, which included a couple of 2yos going to stand in the gate. Anyway, it was one of the few morning's where you were quite glad to get off your last horse.
Update 3174: Steve Asmussen has emphasized focus with his training of Pyro through the early part of this year, which did seem to work in the Risen Star: Asmussen emphasizes focus with Risen Star winner Pyro.
Curlin will face Godolphin's Jalil among his challenger in the Dubai World Cup: Jalil Springs Surprise in Dubai. X Fair Hill trainee Diabolical had his first win for his new connections as he prepares for the Dubai Golden Shaheen: Diabolical Wicked in Shimaal Sprint.
Keep the momentum, keep calling and writing.
Good morning, fellow Fans!
I have the best news to share this morning...Maine's Congressman Tom Allen is now officially a cosponsor of H.R. 503! Kudos to the Maine Mob calling group! All of our Downeast legislators are now on board. (But I know our work is not done!)
I wish a peaceful, productive day to all. Special prayers for little Erin.
Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever
Posted by: Marg in Maine at March 7, 2008 11:18 AM