The Glass Half-Full Award

[my miss storm cat]

I have great respect for Stevie, of course, but I'd imagine he wouldn't mind if I disagreed and nominated another beloved gentleman for this fine award of yours.

My choice would be Lava Man for being one of the most joyful parts of the whole TC season.

How could anyone watch him leading out I'll Have Another and not get a kick out of it? Not smile?

He is the Yang to I'll Have Anothers Yin in terms of showing the non-racing fan, easily persueded New York Times reading public that see??? We DO take care of them.

He is the quintessential racehorse, the blue collar hero (oh come on don't get mad at me for using that word), the peoples champion and proof that any claimer can achieve a degree of greatness.

He is the poster child for 2nd careers for thoroughbreds and just well the perfect ambassador for the sport.

He is a treasure.

Since nothing can balance out the disappointment of the day I'm searching for positives and he's my favorite one.