Slow Day

I missed some horses the other day (never blog and sleep at the same time) and thought that I should update those today. Another day, another entry, another race not used. Racing 3 days a week is frustrating enough if you actually get to run on occasion. When you don't get in races or they aren't used it becomes torture.

Well Better than Safe didn't do a whole lot of running yesterday and may find herself back in next weekend if she trains well this week. She didn't have much excuse though she was pretty winded afterwards off of the little layoff. Should be fitter moving forward.

Shares Available has been training fantastic the last 3 weeks after we gave him a little period of light training when it looked like we were pressing him a little too much. His work the other day going 3 furlongs in 36 was really sharp and he was eager and not really asked for speed. He continues to mature into a big, good looking horse with a nice future. There actually are shares available in Shares Available and if you want to get involved with a nice Scat Daddy colt who acts like a runner contact Larry Ensor at larryensor@gumtreestables.com for information.

Shares Available and Eddie Rivera

Killer Bird worked in company with Shares Available and also did very well. She is a extremely talented filly who is extraordinarily difficult to train. She has a very high opinion of herself and isn't afraid to try to get that message across to both humans and horses. I don't recall having a horse as stubborn as she is but when she has her mind on training she goes about as well as you could ask for. Shares Available and Killer Bird will be working another 3 furlongs this week.

Killer Bird with her toys

One Revolution has been very unlucky in her career as she has had a litany of injuries that have delayed her 4 year old debut for months. She is getting closer to running and at some point this September we are hoping that she can make that long awaited debut.

JC Monba has been turned out at Gum Tree farm for a little over a month and will be returning to training on September 1st.

Runhappy is a Super Saver two year old with immense talent that is going through some growing pains as he is already 16,2 hands having grown quite a bit since coming in June 1st. He will be headed back to full training soon.

Runhappy back in June

Pennypennypenny has a minor injury that will put her on the shelf for a few weeks.

Pennypennypenny

Pleasantly Miranda worked really well last week as she nears her long awaited first start. Right now we are planning on a work Tuesday and a potential start on September 1st going long on the grass.

Was so happy to see my friend Jimmy Jerkens run one-two in the Travers. One of the good guys in the sport.

My Annual Post!

We had a slow morning because overnight rains left the tracks sloppy at Monmouth and Westampton so I decided to take a look at the blog since it has been some time since I posted anything. Well when I opened up the page and saw that the last date I posted was exactly 1 year ago, I had to laugh. There are a lot of new faces that have arrived in a years time yet some of the old holdovers are still here. I suppose I should give an update?

Better than Safe is in tomorrows 3rd race at Monmouth Park, breaking from the rail out of post number one under Eddie Castro.  I expect her to be competitive despite having to run her a class above her condition due to a lack of races for that price at the NW3 level.

 Killingit and Finsihlikeapro are scheduled to work 5 furlongs tomorrow morning at Monmouth. This is their 1st work past 4 furlongs. If all goes well, they will work from the gate next weekend and a race shouldn't be too long afterwards.

Oklahoma Den came out of his 2nd straight "unlucky trip, finished 4th but should have been 2nd" race in good order. We are going to look for a NY bred race at Belmont for his next start.

Lyle's Angel is training well and should race next weekend if one of the races we enter her in fills.

Triplehott has been training really well. She will do some gate work on Sunday and work again going 4 furlongs next week.

All Peace n Quiet is about ready to roll. She will be entered off the layoff in a 7500 nw2 race at Parx on the 31st.

Midas Terms is also close to ready to return to the races. A 5000 nw3 race at Penn on September 3rd looks like a good spot.

Misterlobo is recovering nicely at Westampton from being gelded.

Red Razzo is now at Monmouth after training most of the summer at Westampton. So far, so good at the bigger track.

Charge is in a holding pattern again as we search for a spot for him.