Ran very well considering the lack of pace. Had Stage Glitter and Cheyenne Spirit gone a second or so faster up front, I think she wins. Still ran on gamely despite having no chance to collar Stage Glitter. Props to Team Simon for yet another good run out of this chick.

Nice effort Team Simon.........she was well behaved and ran well, not much early pace. Nice result overall.

know there's no margin for sentimentality in this business but will admit am happy she didn't get a new owner today - willfully ditched both meetings just be able to watch the paddock scene on media player COMPACT mode no congrats and for a minute kind of panicked because didn't even recognize her she looked and behaved so well - so special props to TC for all of his efforts the past few weeks, they certainly paid off... of course once the rider was in place those feets started the ups and downsies and was holding my breath until they got to the track - yes, Velez certainly suits her - thank you, Chuck and GOOD JOB TEAM DEE TEE..

any charts yet?

I finally got to witness my first DT race in person, and it was a good time. The #1 was a pretty obvious horse here as she had demonstrated in the past that while she doesn't always go to the lead, she is very tough in paceless spots like this when on the front end.
KNS was very professional and ran a solid race, she just isn't the type of horse who is going to win very many races where they walk the opening half like that in :49&2.
It was still an enjoyable day out there, and it was nice to finally meet up with some derbytrailers (all of whom were extremely nice). I hope to make it out there again next time, and maybe then you guys will actually have some pace to run at.

Really? I saw a superior horse to what we have. No shame in that, just the reality.

Definite props again to the guys (and gals) giving the blood, sweat, and tears to this operation.

Maybe, but I think if they go :23 and :48, Kickin has a good shot to reel her in. Might just be seeing things through lime and royal-colored specs, but that's how I feel.

Loach :tro:

Another new experience today for me as the opportunity arose to play the race on ATR live.. Plus got to watch it with 6-7 on hand from the Barbecue!

Very square try by KNS Thursday. She lays it out each start. Hope all enjoyed. Thanks to those who attended in Chicago. More in partner Email, ChuckBlog and here soon.

what seems to be the best number of days between races for KNS, 50-60 ? or a bit shorter? the extra days off didn't seem to hurt her any.

in a mile and 1/16 races Arlington has been favoring front runners and thus drawing horses with 'early' run styles. Perhaps going that extra teenth would help her out fracton wise. Besides the scratches and resulting 5 horse field didn't help pacewise.

How can I get a pair of those shoes???? Love them! :)

You may very well be right...however in a race .5 furlongs shorter than her last one they ran to 6f...2 and a half seconds slower than in her win. The mile split in her win was faster than this mile race. Stage Glitter may be the superior horse, but without question part of her superiority yesterday was dictated by the pace she was allowed to run. I think that is all people were trying to bring up here.

we just got in a few minutes ago. i told brian i felt like i'd been out on a boat all day. exhausted, but well worth every minute of the drive up and back.

we all had a blast, and hopefully the kids will remember this trip for a long time! can't wait to do it all again--whether i'll take extra kids along next time or not tho, i don't know!