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Smells Like Spring

April 1st was a big day for our 2 two year olds….X-ray day. As discussed previously horses knees have a gap (open) when they are young….as they mature the knees close up, and when they do their legs can sustain more pressure. A lot of the controversy over 2 year old in training sales is that babies are pushed too hard before their body can physically support it and do irreparable damage. That is why it is so important for you to know medically what you have.

Decision day was yesterday.

Results:

Karmageddon- “A”- knees are closed and now we can officially begin speed works on her.

Pinelands Pete- “C”- knees are still open and he need 60 days before he can begin speed training. Disappointed but not surprised. We are going to shut him down for 30 days (lay-up), and then in 30 days continue light training before…locking him into full training.

While this puts put behind Karma it is not all that bad…we are still early in the season and have plenty of time before 2 year old racing in NJ starts. He may not be ready for the first race in July but can still be more then ready by August or September.

Beacon Beach is gaining his old form and looks awesome at the track…once he starts adding the muscle he lost over the winter he will look the part too….very excited still about him.

Our newest addition Frank the Barber (from California) arrived at the training center. He arrived healthy but looked a little dull. He was in his stall for a couple days and yesterday jogged the track for the first time and seemed to perk up. Too early to tell where he fits…but I hope it is Jersey Bred stakes company.

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