Pal's latest workout; 2/18 start
 

Steve - Thought Pal was going to get 60 days rest? Any add'l info you can share about his future plans? (e.g. Will he keep working? Will he be entered to race again soon? Any further thoughts on gelding him? Etc.) This latest work is certainly encouraging! Many thanks, Rick

DATE: January 25, 2012
TRACK: Belmont Park
DISTANCE: 4 furlongs
TIME: 49:05 Breezing
TRACK CONDITION: Fast
TRACK SURFACE: Dirt Training
RANK: 12/56

Doing very good but biding time till we get within range of turf. Might make start or two as that approaches.

As suggested.. A start Saturday with turf season as close as 6-8 weeks away.

6th (2:41)

6 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds Maiden Claiming ($50,000) | Purse: $38,000

1 1 El Grande Patron Carr D Conway Daniel H Jr 120 $50,000 Blk-On L 5-1
2 2 Wes Vegas Cohen D Galluscio Dominic G 120 $50,000 6-1
3 3 Fit Fightin Feline Velasquez C Schosberg Richard 120 $50,000 L 6-1
4 4 The Snickers Kid Castro E Rodriguez Rudy R 120 $50,000 L 5-2
5 5 My Pal of Pals Silvera R Sciacca Gary 120 $50,000 L 10-1
6 6 Wistful Wildcat Luzzi M J Parisella John 120 $50,000 L 2-1
7 7 Snap Call Lopez C C Schwartz Scott M 120 $50,000 10-1

Exacta, Trifecta, Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (6-8), Grand Slam Races (6-9) Daily Double Wagers

Hi Steve,

Apologize if you've discussed this already elsewhere. What's the chance our boy will be appealing to someone for that 50k tag? Slim and none?

Thanks for everything.

-- Dan

I will take anyone who puts down the $50k out to dinner.

HA HAH HAH HA !!!!

and also....

That's really cold. (Poor Pal)

:-)

Deep down I would be disappointed if he got claimed (which I don't think is even a remote possibility), but in this game, if someone hands you money, you don't give it back.

Oh, I completely understand.

You know, the great thing about DeeTee is that it gives fans like my wife and me a chance to interact with the real "players" in the "game," such as yourself.

You have to know where to separate-out emotion from your business. Even a $2 bettor knows you have to use your brain, not your heart, or you'll soon be OUT of business.

Thanks for responding.

Let's get Pal to break his maiden on Saturday and then we'll run in allowance races for a bit and it's all truly academic.

BTW, I noticed this is open company. That's a change, too.

Dan,

Not sure why it said 'Open' in the Entries, as it is a NYB event...

Oh, Okay. Thanks.

Good luck to Pallie today.. Safe journey to all...

Come home safe and sound, Pal - spring and green grass will be here soon!!

Dinner in Paris Doc?

Dubai. Still think he'll be OK without his nuts and in turf sprints. Not giving up on him yet.

Maybe we should nickname him "Mounds". ("Almond Joy has nuts, Mounds don't...")

1. Is he definitely going to be gelded? If so, when? (Newbie question: How long is a horse out of action for after being gelded?)

2. How did he come out of Saturday's race? Any feedback from the jock/Gary?

Lets hope! Rooting for you all.