Good luck, Derby Cat!

[DerbyCat]

I was just telling Danzig I'm a little worried about the weather we're expecting here tomorrow - big storm coming. O Firefly has been working really well, getting fit and is really happy in the Sherman barn - her trainer, exercise rider and groom all think the world of her, she has a definite personality (D-I-V-A) but she has her issues, too. She's a very high strung filly who HATES having her ears grabbed (they have done that to her to get her into the gate) or other unexpected contact to her face. I think the rain in her face is going to upset her... or it will make her more pissy and determined - hard to tell with her. I'm waiting to get her on the turf, that's her real strength (her hooves are HUGE!). I'm telling friends and family members that will be at the track tomorrow not to bet more than $2 across the board, I just don't know how she'll do.

Thanks for the good words, I can't wait to feed her carrots after the race!