Really Good Day

Liz called me this morning to let me know that Easy had been ridden by a jockey (Tyler) today, and was finally asked to GO. And go he did! The jockey just tapped him once, very lightly, with the crop, and Easy dropped and head and took off! Liz said mud was flying about twenty feet behind him -- yes, he does have a hip. No more doubts about whether he has speed or not. Apparently his new nickname at the track is "Easy Money". Lots of folks are asking about him and Liz sounds like a proud mama when she talks about him.

It looks like there won't be a suitable race for him on opening weekend, but there is a perfect race the second weekend (June 21 or 22): it is a three-year-old maiden mixed breed (paints and appaloosas) 350 yard race. Now Liz thinks he may even win. They're starting to look for a longer race for him in the coming weeks, because everyone feels so sure he can handle more distance. Needless to say, we were very pleased to hear this great report! Liz even had to call me a second time this evening because she said he was so good today, it deserved a second call.