The Dare to Dream guys decided not to enter Quick Tempo in the stakes race at Kentucky Downs that will be held today. Looking at the PP’s I think we would have been 4th choice behind two Wesley Ward killers, and a solid Assmusen horse. If one of the others sneaks in and wins, I will be a little sad, but overall I think the Faber’s made the right choice.
Quick Tempo’s turf work was solid, but not great. Watching a few days of racing I am not sure speed is that valuable at Kentucky Downs going 6.5 furlongs because the stretch is significantly uphill. Given the power outages and gate mishaps, avoiding Kentucky Downs is most likely the right choice.
Right now there is no allowance race for 2-year olds in the Churchill condition book so all we can do is wait for an extra to be written. I know this can be a frustrating process.
Blonde on Tap is point for a race this week at Arlington.
The other two horses are in recovering from injuries.
One horse doing good, one doing ok, two with problems. This is a good practical example of why to not choose just one horse. Four might be a very good number.
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