HUGE Week Ahead
Quote from pcmark15 on April 30, 2025, 10:34 AMA nice start to the racing week last night, Blue Ventura got his 3rd win in a row and a third place finish for Admiral Deo. In Amac's video this morning he said Blue Ventura will be going to the Stallion on Saturday, I'm glad to see it but not without concerns. His gait still looked a little rough in spots and he'll need to be perfect against a much tougher group of horses.
With Blue in the Stallion and Gorgeous Package in the Hackett on Saturday I should probably start making some travel plans.
Lots of racing going on this week and with the babies starting to go a little faster good luck to everyone.
A nice start to the racing week last night, Blue Ventura got his 3rd win in a row and a third place finish for Admiral Deo. In Amac's video this morning he said Blue Ventura will be going to the Stallion on Saturday, I'm glad to see it but not without concerns. His gait still looked a little rough in spots and he'll need to be perfect against a much tougher group of horses.
With Blue in the Stallion and Gorgeous Package in the Hackett on Saturday I should probably start making some travel plans.
Lots of racing going on this week and with the babies starting to go a little faster good luck to everyone.
Quote from Lonnie on April 30, 2025, 5:13 PM"Light" week on tap for the New York Connection:
Last night, Admiral Deo had a rough trip and did well to finish third.
Tomorrow, Freedom Hill will strut her stuff.
Friday is Manhattan Moni, followed by
Vehement on Saturday, then
Neptune N will make his US debut at Northfield on Sunday. I always thought she would do better at Northfield than at Mohawk Raceway. Let's see if the shorter oval will be more to his liking.
"Light" week on tap for the New York Connection:
Last night, Admiral Deo had a rough trip and did well to finish third.
Tomorrow, Freedom Hill will strut her stuff.
Friday is Manhattan Moni, followed by
Vehement on Saturday, then
Neptune N will make his US debut at Northfield on Sunday. I always thought she would do better at Northfield than at Mohawk Raceway. Let's see if the shorter oval will be more to his liking.
Quote from MaywoodAl on April 30, 2025, 8:16 PMI see Brett Miller is driving for Virgil Morgan, so Freedom Hill has Trace Tetrick.
I have Rose Run Alexander in the Hunter Myers Final Sat at Northfield. Unfortunately 8 hole.Â
I see Brett Miller is driving for Virgil Morgan, so Freedom Hill has Trace Tetrick.
I have Rose Run Alexander in the Hunter Myers Final Sat at Northfield. Unfortunately 8 hole.Â
Quote from Lonnie on April 30, 2025, 9:42 PMQuote from MaywoodAl on April 30, 2025, 8:16 PMI see Brett Miller is driving for Virgil Morgan, so Freedom Hill has Trace Tetrick.
I have Rose Run Alexander in the Hunter Myers Final Sat at Northfield. Unfortunately 8 hole.Â
Good luck!
Quote from MaywoodAl on April 30, 2025, 8:16 PMI see Brett Miller is driving for Virgil Morgan, so Freedom Hill has Trace Tetrick.
I have Rose Run Alexander in the Hunter Myers Final Sat at Northfield. Unfortunately 8 hole.Â
Good luck!
Quote from Bgtolex25 on April 30, 2025, 10:50 PMGood luck to you all. Â I have to readjust to being on PCT and remember when to check in on the racing action. Â
Good luck to you all. Â I have to readjust to being on PCT and remember when to check in on the racing action. Â
Quote from Purple Aura on May 1, 2025, 6:36 PMFreedom Hill ran second in a fast time. I think I'd like to see her off the pace and passing some horses next start or two. Getting run down back to back weeks not good for her confidence. Looked decent though.Â
Freedom Hill ran second in a fast time. I think I'd like to see her off the pace and passing some horses next start or two. Getting run down back to back weeks not good for her confidence. Looked decent though.Â
Quote from Bgtolex25 on May 1, 2025, 10:06 PMGood points from both of you. Â As much as I have personified animals in my life, I am not sold on the confidence angle from a wins vs loss standpoint. Â Yes to a confidence that the horses perform best when healthy, pain free, and donât anticipate a negative consequence (ie. interference in their stride, exhaustion, the sting of an overly exuberant crop, etc.) Â I think Freedom Hill will be fine if she just gets to race against other good, not great, 3 years old filly trotters in Ohio. Â A lot of $$$ and fun to be had if all goes well. Â Good luck too all the connections.
Good points from both of you. Â As much as I have personified animals in my life, I am not sold on the confidence angle from a wins vs loss standpoint. Â Yes to a confidence that the horses perform best when healthy, pain free, and donât anticipate a negative consequence (ie. interference in their stride, exhaustion, the sting of an overly exuberant crop, etc.) Â I think Freedom Hill will be fine if she just gets to race against other good, not great, 3 years old filly trotters in Ohio. Â A lot of $$$ and fun to be had if all goes well. Â Good luck too all the connections.
Quote from Lonnie on May 1, 2025, 11:12 PMQuote from Purple Aura on May 1, 2025, 6:36 PMFreedom Hill ran second in a fast time. I think I'd like to see her off the pace and passing some horses next start or two. Getting run down back to back weeks not good for her confidence. Looked decent though.Â
It didn't look like she was heavily urged down the stretch. I think it was a good mile and a good prep for the OHSS. Plus, she was beaten by a four-year-old gelding. Next time, same age group, same sex, no holds barred!
Quote from Purple Aura on May 1, 2025, 6:36 PMFreedom Hill ran second in a fast time. I think I'd like to see her off the pace and passing some horses next start or two. Getting run down back to back weeks not good for her confidence. Looked decent though.Â
It didn't look like she was heavily urged down the stretch. I think it was a good mile and a good prep for the OHSS. Plus, she was beaten by a four-year-old gelding. Next time, same age group, same sex, no holds barred!
Quote from Lonnie on May 4, 2025, 10:04 PMDecent week at the Office. Four thirds, and one second, from five starters.
Decent week at the Office. Four thirds, and one second, from five starters.