Quote from Lonnie on December 30, 2024, 5:15 PM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on December 30, 2024, 9:26 AM

Quote from Lonnie on December 29, 2024, 11:51 PM

That was a stunning effort tonight!!  @bgtolex25, we are already partners on a horse! 

AMac’s post race video indicates 3 paths forward pending input from Jason McG.

• Miami Valley in NW 10
• Mohawk in $40k claimer
• Preferred Equine sale

Quarter crack still an issue, so he may be off a few weeks while they try to heal it all the way.  66% chance that I will be shopping for his replacement by the end of January.  Will it be a soon to be 2 year old?  

As for Casanova, he should be desired in a jurisdiction with 1/2 mile tracks.  He will always have a spot in my heart being my first winner after getting back after a 3 decade absence from the industry.

If you had sway with Anthony, which path would you choose?

In my heart (perhaps not my head), I think the horse is so game, I would like to see him to go Miami Valley.  I feel that the stronger competition would just make him go that much faster.  He's a real competitor.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on December 30, 2024, 7:04 PM

Quote from Lonnie on December 30, 2024, 5:15 PM

“If you had sway with Anthony, which path would you choose?”

I would need more information to make an informed opinion.

1. Do the trainer(s) believe that he can be set up to regain the speed that he had previously? Right now he isn’t set up to go like he was in earlier stakes competition.   I think that this is a correct interpretation of videos that AMac has put out.  If yes he can regain the velocity, then go to #2 and then on to #3.  If no, then go to #2 and sell him.
2. Give him some time off to get the front feet healthy.  So either yes or no to previous question, he deserves the break.  AMac said as much in post race video.
3. Try him at Miami Valley in NW 10, claiming condition.  He will need to go faster (beyond just the track speed adjustment) and have better versatility leaving the gate.  He won’t be able to beat up that NW of 10 group by easing off the car.  I prefer the 3 turns at Miami Valley over the two at Mohawk.  Why not use his strength of handling a smaller track?  Also, if you value horses that mentally wants to win, then I hope that a full effort is given to get him to Miami Valley instead of taking the quick route of selling him.  But we have to give deference to the experts, and I am thankful for the experiences thus far.

Quote from Lonnie on December 30, 2024, 8:49 PM

In case that was his last race for us, let's remember it always...

https://youtu.be/IV0NaISOnQ0

Quote from pcmark15 on December 31, 2024, 12:54 AM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on December 30, 2024, 7:04 PM

Quote from Lonnie on December 30, 2024, 5:15 PM

“If you had sway with Anthony, which path would you choose?”

My first thought is to give him time off to get healed up then make the decision about his future. When that time comes I'd prefer to see him go to Mohawk, he had raced pretty good on the big tracks last year and the only way we're going to find out if he can regain that form is to put him a position to do so. I wouldn't be against him going to Miami Valley but I'd be concerned about 2 1/2-3 hour ride in a trailer on race day if his feet problems turn out to be chronic. Like Anthony I think we all like Casanove Hall and would like to see him stick around so hopefully all avenues will be explored before the decision to sell.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on December 31, 2024, 10:05 AM

Quote from pcmark15 on December 31, 2024, 12:54 AM

“If you had sway with Anthony, which path would you choose?”

My first thought is to give him time off to get healed up then make the decision about his future. When that time comes I'd prefer to see him go to Mohawk, he had raced pretty good on the big tracks last year and the only way we're going to find out if he can regain that form is to put him a position to do so. I wouldn't be against him going to Miami Valley but I'd be concerned about 2 1/2-3 hour ride in a trailer on race day if his feet problems turn out to be chronic. Like Anthony I think we all like Casanove Hall and would like to see him stick around so hopefully all avenues will be explored before the decision to sell.

Good point on the shipping.   I hate that drive on race day.  

Quote from Lonnie on January 2, 2025, 2:37 PM

Casanova Hall is in this weekend's Preferred Equine Online auction.

I'm sad to see this one go.  I don't know if there's a reserve.  I hope so!  🙏🙏

Quote from Bgtolex25 on January 2, 2025, 4:20 PM

Quote from Lonnie on January 2, 2025, 2:37 PM

Casanova Hall is in this weekend's Preferred Equine Online auction.

I'm sad to see this one go.  I don't know if there's a reserve.  I hope so!  🙏🙏

If you find out, let me know.  I might go shopping now if I knew for sure.

Quote from pcmark15 on January 3, 2025, 1:06 PM

Quote from Lonnie on January 2, 2025, 2:37 PM

Casanova Hall is in this weekend's Preferred Equine Online auction.

I'm sad to see this one go.  I don't know if there's a reserve.  I hope so! 

I'm wondering if or how the issues with his feet affect his sale price. 

Quote from Lonnie on January 3, 2025, 9:57 PM

Quote from pcmark15 on January 3, 2025, 1:06 PM

Quote from Lonnie on January 2, 2025, 2:37 PM

Casanova Hall is in this weekend's Preferred Equine Online auction.

I'm sad to see this one go.  I don't know if there's a reserve.  I hope so! 

I'm wondering if or how the issues with his feet affect his sale price. 

🙏🙏