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Monday, April 21, 2003

 
Training Highlights: April 21
Falcon finished fifth at Penn National on saturday night. From a very slow early pace (51 secs. for the first half) the race did not set up too well for him. He came running late but was not able to get to the leaders when they had saved so much from the first half of the race. The next time, I am sure that with a stronger early pace, he will run better.

Conveyor worked a half mile on saturday and Better Maid worked 5/8ths and both horses are still pointing towards Atlantic City's short turf meet. Call Me Lightning had a maintenance breeze on monday morning and he looks about two weeks away from his next race.

Behind every racehorse training business there are people who are not fully recognized for the work and effort they contribute to make the trainer's life easier. In my case, my wife, Penny, is that person. Being able to fill in as an exercise rider, groom, hot walker and assistant trainer is an asset to any trainer. Then to take care of all the billing, balancing the accounts and looking on the positive side of things when trainer is having a bad day is a position which receives little pay. Giving the level of commitment and dedication needed in this game to make the difference between winning and losing can be a real test of any couple. Penny is certainly the oil that keeps this machine running smoothly.

More in a few days...

Posted: 3:07 PM |

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