He didn't handle the
dirt very well today and went "subpar".
obviously this definitively rules out pointing to any major DIRT races for later in the year.
Maybe he can be a field goal kicker or something?
"His first work at each track has always been subpar," Ice said. "The second work is usually much better than the first."
"Those who have observed Summer Bird training here in the morning have noted that he doesn't move with flawless fluidity, especially in behind.
"That's the way he goes. I've watched him since January - he's not going to impress everybody by how he moves," Ice said. "If they were watching him since January they may have a whole different view. He shows up in the afternoon.""