The most frustrating thing for a trainer is when you know a horse has ability but doesn't put the effort forward. But that's our job, to make them want to do it. Teachers deal with kids who have tremendous ability but don't try. I feel like I'm giving him every opportunity to win and get confidence. If he'll just give his all he'll win. If he doesn't, anybody's eligible to win. |
The weather report last night said that the snow was going to be south of us. |
tireless two-way player who was relentless but clean. |
To go 0-11 last year it was so tough on all of us mentally as well as physically. We all know there's so much potential for success here. We expect to have success and win some games now. |
We believe the university should be a literary center of the region. |
We didn't expect to buy him, but we thought he was undervalued at that price. Here was a sound, proven horse costing less than yearlings. And we certainly had this race in mind when we bought him. |
We will maintain dignity throughout this process. |
We'll be real conservative with him. My plan is to space his races six to seven weeks apart. |