4 out, no checks back, Swain's Gold still to start.
Our Maiden went off first in the Truly Bound Handicap. She finished near the back, but still managed to post a PSR of 82. Looks like she's out of shape, but she still has some speed. She'll likely start again in Februrary.
Copacabana was next with the Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes. His 7th place finish was disappointing, but his PSR is showing a marked improvement. Possibly March for his next start.
The Heatherlie Handicap at Caulfield was next on the agenda with Roll of Thunder. Thunder came out badly injured, but still managed to post a PSR of 90 in a Track Record setting race. We've contacted neighbor Lane's End to see about borrowing their pool for his recuperation. Hopefully he'll bounce back in full. Next start won't be before March.
Enigma also came back lame, but thankfully his seems to just be a twisted ankle. Poor Enigma was sadly outclassed in the Grade 2 Memsie Stakes - my own stupidity, really, as I meant to enter him in the Allowance. I neglected to verify the entry and he had to suffer for it. He should bounce back quickly, but his PSR of 48 has me thinking longer breaks and shorter races.
Swain's Gold will be going off shortly. He's currently Pre-entered in the Grade 2 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill Garden, though that may still change before post time. The Gloaming runs over weeds 11 Feb.
Congratulations to all those who brought in checks this month, better luck to those who did not (including us).
The babies are growing nicely and some new pictures have been posted to the 2012 Scrapbook page. The Bloodstock Manager has been working overtime again; her current project is color genetics though she's still working on Tail Lines. While pouring over some old records, she managed to dig up Revotic's original Jockey Club application. Much to the Boss's delight, a foal picture of Rev was attached!
We're eagerly awaiting the arrival of Marscay's Princess and are beginning preparations to add Thunder to Barn 4. Maiden and Enigma may also be going to the shed, but that's still dependant on how they run this season.
Gp, Baby, Go! See you at the track!!
Updated: 30 March 2009 10:24 AM EDT
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