After yesterday's pretty neat win by Mine That Bird, I've reliazed that his trainer isn't that great. For instance, Chip Woolley this year had won, ONE race. Also he's based in New Mexico is a red flag. And he's uncommitted to the Preakness, (that is not as much as a red flag considering his grandsire Grindstone was retired after his Derby win, but still I rather see him finish 4th in the Preakness, then see him not rn in all.) His owners are apprently connected to former Sen. Ted Stevens, another red flag. So as much as I love Birdstone and like Calvin Borel, I just can't get behind Mine's connections. But I still like him.
Rachel Alexandra, however, I can. Hal Wiggins and Dolphus Morrison seem to be doing what's best for her. And if they want to stay against the girls, more power to them. She hasn't faced Justwhistledixie yet, and who knows a Music Note may show up (And hopefully it's her niece Royal Ballade or Song of Soloman, Rockport Harbor's full sister, although she is recovering from a knee injury). The Acorn is next for her on Belmont day, sounds like that this Rachel may have to take a road trip to Elmont, New York.
Friesan Fire could be back on the track in a few days according to Rick Porter on his site. This is of course nothing more serious shows up. While I'm dispointed in his race, he'll be back to fight another day.
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