Mine That Bird

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by chucklestheclown

What is this thread about?

It was about Mine that Bird, but I brought QR into it because I think he's one of the top 3 year olds in the last 3-5 years. I beleive he is as good as anything we have had.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

It was about Mine that Bird, but I brought QR into it because I think he's one of the top 3 year olds in the last 3-5 years. I beleive he is as good as anything we have had.

I agree, with the exception of Rachel, who I think is not only more talented than QR, but obviously at this point more seasoned. I think we are very lucky to have both of these 3 year olds in training, not to mention a good possibility for a showdown in 8 days.

I know QR didnt get the chance to win races that really matter, but he still has time to win the Travers, Jockey Club and maybe a shot at the BC.
To me he is as good as any 3 year old colt since Point Given.

Rachel is in her own sport.

[slotdirt]

I thought I read Mine that Bird had some kind of minor procedure done and that was the reason he wouldn't run in the Travers? My mind could be escaping me, of course.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I thought I read Mine that Bird had some kind of minor procedure done and that was the reason he wouldn't run in the Travers? My mind could be escaping me, of course.

He did and it went very well. It was done earlier this week in Long Island and hes already back at Saratoga. It was an operation to correct a breathing problem due to his epiglottis getting in the way. I dont think he will resume training untl this weekend, but the last I heard he is still trying to make the Travers.

[boswd]

Originally Posted by Gander

He did and it went very well. It was done earlier this week in Long Island and hes already back at Saratoga. It was an operation to correct a breathing problem due to his epiglottis getting in the way. I dont think he will resume training untl this weekend, but the last I heard he is still trying to make the Travers.

Light gallups this morning thru the weekend and Workout on Monday or Tuesday.
Chip is just being a extra cautious, I guess he spoke with D. Wayne and Pheltcher and asked how this type of procedure plays out, and they both reassured that it is no big deal at all, so his mind is a little more at ease. Just keeping an eye to make sure no infection sink in and he should be a go.

An off the board finish in the Travers is better than an off the board finish in the Pennsylvania Quaker Oats Challenge.