Internal BGR Roster competition

Someone smart who I can not remember once said that throughout life you gradually get better at whatever you do and you will always be learning. Same holds true for thoroughbred racehorses. This summer, our stable has continued to break through and has been moving up the class ladder as we continue on this quest of a successful racing stable.

After Albin ran his lifetime top clearing his 25nw3 condition, Prospect Knight ran a bangup 2nd at Hoosier Park last week. In taking the blinkers off, he settled nicely and fought hard to save 2nd to get beat only 2 lengths while earning an 86 Beyer. The winner got a very good trip, as did we, but I think we will be in a perfect spot for a win coming up when he returns in the middle of September.

4 days later Gondorf proved our thoughts of him being a good horse were not incorrect. Even the announcer proclaimed such thing as in his race call he proclaims "And Gondorf, pulling away like a good horse". It is a great feeling when the thoughts you have had come true. Our reasons for sending him to Canada were to take advantage of his statebred status and we thought their unique turf course would play towards his running style. He proved those who believed correct as he ran a 92 Beyer, a lifetime and BGR Stable top. All reports are that he came out of the race in good order and he will point towards a turf allowance race towards the end of September.

Rochelle Rochelle tried the polytrack once again and was pace compromised throughout the whole race. We will talk with Richie about a spot on the same day as Prospect Knight at Hoosier Park but it could be a touch quick for her to return. If not at Hoosier we will consider the end of the month at Arlington or opening week at Hawthorne.

Albin ran today in the 9th race and ran 4th. Looking at the race on paper, we were looking for a super fast pace and while we did get a decent pace, Albin was too far back and used his good closing kick to finish 4th place, beat less then three lengths. He will return in the same condition closing weekend at Arlington.

Mr Mojo Risin also ran today but for the 2nd straight time he received a no chance trip. In the first two furlongs of the race he seemed uncertain of the footing as this was his first chance to run on grass, after getting over that he settled nicely on the backside and at the half mile pole he started making a solid run only to never get a clear path. As frustrating as it may be after the race, the good news is that it seems like we have a talented horse on our hands and hopefully sooner then later he will get to show those talents. He will also return closing weekend in the same condition.

Surfer Rosa is fighting for her racing career on Monday as she goes in the last race. We are hoping for a solid performance in what should be the ideal situation to show her racing prowlness.

We are one more month away until we start at least one racing career from our first homebreds. While we are still talking about how and when to start, the plan is for Top Royelle's first foal, a Dehere filly, to start the breaking process October 1st, and we might give the Johar filly some time so she can continue to grow.