A thoroughly fun day..

Danzig · #1 07-12-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

While I think everyone is happy, but disappointed, about yesterday's 2nd place finish, what people need to not forget is that yesterday was just another successful run.

Too many times horses are bought and they don't even see the oval. She is progressing tremendously. She is moving forward which is all you can ask. This is not a win now and right away relationship like so many trainers are asked to do now days. EVEN Nick Zito is winning early now. She is only 3 years old, and has the pedigree that will get better with age. Today, while it would nice to win, was not the ultimate goal. Lets not forget that Chuck essentially had to start from scratch with her.

She was shortening up in distance off a 45 day layoff, about 4 jumps out the wire she was ahead, and not because Willie was asking but because of determination and will.

I talked to a friend of mine who had no idea I was 'connected' to Sumwon. I went upstairs and chatted, he goes to me "Have you seen the sheet on this horse today" and shows me Sumwonlovesyou. "I absolutely love that horse today, look at that progression, she is a new horse, I want to know what the hell happened" I just smile at him and give him a quick lick about the situation.

This guy owns about 20 horses and just sold a horse to Kristin Muhhall that is a good progressing horse. He is well respected within the Arlington community as one of the better handicappers. I have no idea what she ran as far as a sheet number yesterday, but in my estimatation and another fellow TG user, she at least paired, and very well could have ran a new top.

I really think that if we continue to be patient with her and remain positive, which everyone has, we will have a GRADED stakes winner on our hands.

she did just fine, i think she looked tremendous yesterday. and i think she thrives on racing and will do better next time out with yesterday under her belt.

can't wait til the next race!

stevepopyak · #2 07-12-2007, 01:48 PM

Any word on her number for yesterday's race?

pmacdaddy · #3 07-12-2007, 02:00 PM

Thanks for all the on site accounts of the day. Really proud of her effort yesterday.

We have certainly ended up with more than we bargained for in Sumwon. She is sure gutsy and making this very exciting for us all.

Can't wait for her to come North. Even just watching her work in the morning at Saratoga would be a tremendous thrill. If she happens to get a start there,. it would be surreal.....

Big thanks to Chuck, Steve and Team. Onward and upward!