Well, if you were a trainer gearing up for the two stakes races on the card for Saturday–you’ll have to wait. A horse from trainer Bill White’s barn tested positive for an equine herpes virus. This positive test has resulted in a quarantine where no horses can ship in for at least three weeks. The two stakes races will be run–at a later date.

for more go to

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2009/December/01/Calder-postpones-Grade-3-races-after-barns-quarantined.aspx

Photo By Druid Labs

Well, it’s about that time once again to wrap up training at Keeneland Race Course. All of the top barns must be emptied to make way for the september thoroughbred auctions. I personaly will be moving down to Miami — yes, yes, I know what your thinking—it’s a bit early to be making the Florida move, but I have exterior engagements awaiting me there. I’m thinking it will have to be Calder for a little while; then I can move over to Gulfstream in November; but it’s gonna be a hot one. At least I know everyone there at Calder–I did ride races there–even if it was just for a season.

I will be posting my virtual stable of all the horses I broke over the winter, so you can keep up with me on their progress and careers; who knows—maybe we’ll get lucky!!!