Horsemen Turn Up When Least Expected

While taking a little R&R from the track in Kauai, I ran into trainer Eddie Truman on a hiking trail through a remote part of the island. Eddie too is taking a little break from the racetrack. We're pictured here looking ridiculous on cliff's edge over looking Waimea Canyon.

Super Likit Disappoints

Last week Super Likit ran a lackluster race. Even though we thought it a tough spot for her to win since it was too short and there were a coupla nice fillies with backclass in there, I was very disappointed with her effort. She just didn't do much running. Worse yet, Jockey Barrington Harvey said she was trying. I hope we don't discover that is the pinnacle of her abilities. Jamey said she came out of the race find and didn't find anything awry. Since we don't have any other explanation, Jamey might try taking the blinkers back off next time.

Tapeta Coming to Golden Gate Fields

While Bay Meadows is running in the South Bay, Golden Gate Fields is installing the synthetic surface Tapeta on it's east bay racetrack. Tapeta was developed by Englishman Michael Dickinson and you can read all about it on their website.

The new Eire, PA track Presque Isle Downs was the first to install Tapeta. You can read wonderfully comprehensive coverage--from horsemen's impressions to track biases at Valerie's Foolish Pleasure blog.

Recent Acquisition

While Movement is enjoying some R&R at what I can only assume is a 5 star resort given the day rate they're charging, I have dipped into the owners account once more. On August 18th we claimed Super Likit (pictured left with budding horseman Troy Thomas) out of a 4k condition claimer where the filly finished a game 2nd.

I'm blessed to be in partnership with long time owner BJ, and first time owner Alex--great gentlemen, both. BJ, or Bob James as you'll see him listed regularly in the past performances, is one of the most enthusiastic owners you could ever meet. The long time racehorse owner brings a wonderfully contagious energy and lust for the game every time he graces the grandstand.

Alex too has a history with horses, growing up in Northern England where he took in days at the races at Doncaster Racecourse. I got to know Alex shortly after moving to the west coast, and I have been pestering him furiously for years to go in on a horse with me. It wont be long now before I find out if he curses my name or sings my praises for railroading him into this shaky endeavor.

Super Likit is entered in the 2nd race on Friday at Bay Meadows. She drew the 4 hole and will be adding blinkers in the five and one half furlong affair to be contested over the main track.