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The new herd.  The chow hounds in the paddock would be Rollin' Rodney and Groovin' Wind.  They managed to get themselves kicked off of two successive farms because they were mounting mares and otherwise misbehaving--jumping fences, etc.  Believe we have the right place and herd now.  It was never a problem with the horses.  The people--another matter. Let's suffice that the world of OTB is a strange strange place. 

And, the new herd adjustment has been a comedy worthy of note.  Will try to get some vids of the new "herd boss" which formerly was an 18 hand Percheron draft horse who greeted Rodney two minutes after arrival with a vicious bite and then a thud of a kick to the ribs that was able to hear 200 yds. away.  Rodney, being a slow learner, continued to challenge this horse, to my amazement.  Rodney has proved a completely dominant animal.  He now chases the Percheron, who sports numerous bite marks, around the pastures.  Drought problems in this area.  Minute I stop training it stops raining, as one might expect.

Yes Mr. Anonymous that's a hilarious race call!  Horse aided by tail wind on the back stretch looks just as strong into the wind into the straightaway.  Assuming this was Lumber Boy.  We'll see what Hushion does.  Bill--nice to hear. Hope all is well!  Might be a contest between Matz and Byrne as to who is more out to lunch. Somebody correct me if this is wrong.  When was the last time a horse won the KY Derby without any breezes 10 days into the race?  NFL Draft today and then, spirit willing, this blog will look at the Derby.