More Derby Talk

After yesterday's post I ran into the Stonewall Farms Triple Crown website that comprehensively discusses all the contenders. Really informative site which you can link off Thoroughbred Times. After reading it all all, add to yesterday's post, look out for this guy!

Today's training:
Abcess report: noticed the post stating Art abscessed in both fronts was never posted. This happened Monday. Nob got one right away. The other first showed in lameness Monday, and failing to find it with surface digging, we decided to let it develop for a few days--increases our chances of finding it. A fresh abscess needs time to develop a fissure. If you dig too soon you may never locate it and be off two months as it resolves. That's the danger. Nob retains his reputation as the abscess expert, he found it today and it popped. Should be back in training tomorrow, though we'll see how he does in the boot with Epsom salt overnight. Finished the Astride paddock today. Bigger more expensive job than I expected. But, another training option on the farm now.