There is no timetable for Harold Carmichael or Redboard King. Chuck and Gary happen to independantly agree that giving Smarty Jones progeny time to develop appears to be a prudent approach. Harold is at least 6-7 weeks from being ready to consider a start while King seems slightly ahead of that. Both continue to grow steadily and fill out.
Harold has certainly gotten noticably taller since coming to New York in June. He did particularly well while in Saratoga these few weeks too, and appears to be a smart individual. He lays down often, and most importantly, he is a different horse in company than alone. When with a workmate, he is eagerly competitive. When alone, he simply goes around without any particular zeal. His attempt to challenge a worker the other morning on the main track was hysterical. And he also knew on his first trip across Union Ave. that there was something different about the main track than the Oklahoma traing track. It was obvious that he was on the muscle and wanting to do much more when he was on the main. Gary and Paul are very happy with Harold. The clockers at Belmont and then in Saratoga have repeatedly asked Paul about who he is and an official name for him, so someone is impressed with how he goes.
Chuck can fill us in better on King, but both likely have more growing to do and continue to show promise.
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