Harvey Wins Feature

Jockey displays turf acumen at Santa Rosa once again
Master of the Turf(tm), Barrington Harvey, took the feature today [.pdf warning] aboard the Angelo Tekos trained Private Assets. The previously unraced chestnut colt was pinched a bit at the start after popping out of the one hole. The rail can be a tricky spot for any horse, particularly a first time starter. Expert race rider Harvey panicked not, taking a hold and lying in wait. When hall of famer Russell Baze sent his mount to the lead, apparently prematurely, Barrington found room to the outside and the colt powered home. Save two light taps of the stick, the soon to be star of Mercedes Stables led the field home under a hand ride. No one in Northern California performs better on turf than Barrington Harvey.

Movement 4th Again

Movement finished fourth in a solid field of maidens Saturday at Pleasanton. Jockey Barrington Harvey in the irons, pictured.

Movement to be tested in Pleasanton

The filly drew into a five and one half furlong 25k maiden claimer [past performances - pdf warning] to be run Saturday June 30th at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. Superjock Barrington Harvey will be aboard for her second off the layoff outing. I couldn't be happier to have him in the irons.

Pleasanton is known as a speed favoring track, but on opening day horse were also successful coming from just off the pace, although no deep closers prevailed. Movement has displayed versatility and has some tactical speed. She can come from off the pace or set it. I'm inclined to believe she prefers to make one run, although she is flexible as to when you press the button.