End of Summer and Playoff run

In hockey, you will see players that are contending for the playoffs grow "playoff" beards. Some look great, some look ridiculous. Add me to the ridiculous column. As our roster made their playoff run (end of September at Arlington), I started growing a beard. After this weekend, the beard was shaved. To say it was disappointing is an understatement, but what doesn't kill you will make you stronger.

Prospect Knight went to Hoosier to try and win an allowance race and in the oddly run race he was hung out wide on both turns and finished an 'ok' 4th. He will get the opportunity to run out of his own stall at Hawthorne towards the middle of October.

Rochelle Rochelle finished an even 4th in her last race. She will get a surface change, some class relief, and some more distance in what should be a good spot at Hawthorne on October 9th.

Gondorf was the victim of a jockey that had never been on him. He rated beautifully on the lead and was able to set comfortable fractions but instead of going on with it, the jock let some horses get close to him and he folded up. He is going to come back on short rest and try the marathon distance of 14 furlongs in a starter allowance race on October 9th.

While we learned some things about how Albin wants to run, his last place finish this weekend was rather disappointing. In his two bad races at Arlington, he was in between horses the whole time and he has proven that he wants to be outside of all the horses, almost like he feels safer out there. His next spot is yet to be determined but will take place sometime towards the end of October at Hawthorne.

Mr Mojo Risin did not show the late kick that he has had in his races and will undergo some tests to make sure things are alright internally. He will also look for a spot at the Hawthorne meet.

Surfer Rosa finished a dull 9th on closing day and she will get one try at the bottom at Hawthorne and most likely be retired towards the end of October.

Both yearlings filly (Dehere/Top Royelle and Johar/Bob's Bean) are going this weekend to Rea's Quarter Horses to be broken. This process tends to take between 30-90 days and they do a great job there. The Dehere/Top Royelle filly will go to New Orleans to continue her training sometime around the first of the year and the Johar/Bob's Bean filly will probably need more time to grow into her body.

Both weanings (Yes Its True filly and Cactus Ridge Colt) are doing well. Both broodmares will be leaving after Thanksgiving to go to their Illinois farm to give birth to their foals.

The summer is over, but racing continues. Looking forward to the Hawthorne meet and their increased purses.