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[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Sumwon has been asking for a vacation and I guess it is time that we gave one to her. She came out of the race with a pretty good grab on her foot but I dont know if it had anything to do with her finish or not. Though the race was not ideal as far as distance or competition, we bought her to race and being that she was headed to pasture win or lose, it seemed like a good spot to try something different. She broke sharp and was close to pace on her own. I had told Ramon that she always breaks sharp and try to place her where she is comfortable. She was sitting off the pace in reasonable fractions and I thought we were in good shape entering the turn. But she had no real response when asked for something approaching the 1/4 pole. While she did not change leads once again, Ramon said that she warmed up great and felt fine during the race and pulling up but she had no try in her once the horses started passing her. He smacked her a few times to try to get her to change leads but she never would.

I did not scope her because there is no real reason to. If I believed that there was a problem than I would have. She is going to the farm at the end of the week and will stay there until December 1st or thereabouts. I actually have not decided where she is going yet as my place is not yet ready for turnouts. She is a little tired physically and probably a little weary of being in a 12 x 12 stall too. When bringing her back this winter, I expect her to be a bit stronger as she matures into a 4 year old.

Once again it was great seeing all the people who were able to get out to the races. I hope to see many more of you in the coming months in KY and New Orleans over the winter. I also may have a small group of horses at Tampa but nothing is for sure yet.

Steve and I are grateful that everyone has been so supportive through the entire process despite some tough outings and narrow defeats. It has been a pleasurable experience for us both in dealing with so many new people who have never owned or thought that they could own a horse that races in the "big leagues". Hopefully we have helped you understand some of the 'ins and outs' of horse ownership and had a lot of fun in the process.
CS

thanks for the news. no doubt she will enjoy her time kicking up her heels and taking it easy.

look forward to her return to the big easy.

What an absolutely GREAT inaugural year for Dee Tee Stables, my family and I enjoyed every moment of it. Certainly exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to more excitement in the months (and please, hopefully YEARS) to come. Chuck, Steve, it's been great. Thanks once more to the two of you, as well as everyone else involved. To all the partners, past, present and future, hope to run into you (and some of you Again) soon!!

[stevepopyak]

Yeah, this has far exceeded my wildest expectations and cant wait to expand things. Thanks to everyone involved.

[pmacdaddy]

Just got back home from fun day at Saratoga. Thanks to Steve for his continued hospitality (and chow).

I really think the fact that purchased and campaigned a 3YO period, is a tremendous accomplishment. The fact that she came from where she did and held her own against the class she did is really remarkable.

For us the partnership has been a real blast so far. Big thanks to Chuck, Steve and rest of team.

Looking forward to Sumwon's 4YO season and well as 07-02 and hopefully 07-03...

[The Bid]

You bought a horse for around 20k who was live to win a Saratoga allowance race, TWICE. She was odds on at Arlington, and runs huge for the 50 ball at Churchill, thats a very good purchase. They dont always run well, sooner or later they get their head jerked off. Today was her day to get her head jerked off.

15k gets 2 runs at Toga, 1 run at Keeneland, 1 at CHD, 1 at Arlington Park. This from a filly who was running for 15k and getting drilled at Mountaineer. Not too bad.

[Spiggle24]

Just got back from the barn & she's eating up well,seemed tired but not out of it.She was happy to see everyone,she's an attention hog for sure.SWLY didn't seem to be favoring her right front that she grabbed & all things considered was doing well.No mints though they had to pad a metal latch because she develops a bad habit of grabbing at it.Now that the dog days are over maybe we all can take it a bit easy & maybe the see everyone in the BIG EASY.

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

sorry things didnt go well today=( well shes getting a much deserved rest, shes run hard and been shipped all over the place. have no idea whatya guys got planned but a return to training over the winter@TP?