After settling the horses in at the track, it was time to have a little fun . It was July 4th and Miami was at our feet. We went out to the beach and joined the thousands that came out to watch the fireworks.
I have the philosophy that we have to have a good time while on the way on training the horses as who knows how well they will do... And a good meal and fine times with friends may be the highlight of the trip....the horse...we can only hope he does well!
The fireworks began.
In the morning I sent the two horses to the gates... It was great timing and they broke from the gates together. They went 4 furlongs in 52 ... Not very fast but I will compare it to others on the same morning. This just reinforces the fact that they need to work over the track to be fit enough to run. Stack finished out stronger than Phontiff...and he is fitter...he did the five furlongs in 1:06
We'll see how the shins are tomorrow.
After we worked the horses and bathed TS Fay we went to breakfast on the water. How refreshing it is to see beautiful Miami.
TS Fay going to paddock for her first race (Race 2 at Calder on July 5th)
Beautiful paddock area!
The filly was very workmanlike.
Jockeys up!
Post Parade.
On to the track!
TS Fay broke well and was competitive for about four furlongs . She then faded to second to last.
She cooled out well and should be ready to improve in a week or ten days. I see no way other than through races to improve her. Practise on any other track won't do and shipping in to breeze with a five hour trip is out of the question. So the way to go is racing one and bringing others down at the same time. I will keep you informed as to next trip!
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