As soon as we get the results of the X-rays, we can develop a plan for getting him on the track. He has continued to walk three or four times a day and seems to be fine.
More Quotes from Tim Ritchey:
I've been a trainer over 30 years, so you put your time in at the small tracks, you finally get an opportunity to find a horse of this ability, believe me it's the horse,Tim Ritchey
I can't see a speed horse getting away on his own.
Tim Ritchey
As for long-range plans, Ritchey said he will let the horse dictate the timing and which races to plan for. Once he has some long gallops and a couple of breezes, I'll know a lot more, ... It would be an extremely hard task to get to the Breeders' Cup. The only way is if everything goes perfectly and I can find the right prep for him. But I've told the owners, let's just get him back and find a spot. There is always the Cigar Mile (gr. I) at the end of November, then we'll have a lot of races to choose from next year. It should be a fun experience.
Tim Ritchey
You can't make that big move when you normally make it, because you won't get to the finish.
Tim Ritchey
(Afleet Alex) likes doing things and he likes people. So, he had to enjoy this. His ears were up for almost the whole time. It was something different for him to do and I'm glad we were able to fit it into our program. Saratoga asked us if we would do it, and we were more than glad to -- anything to help support the sport that is my livelihood.
Tim Ritchey
The horse is doing very well clinically and has progressed remarkably well ... We feel it is in Alex's best interests to miss the Breeders' Cup races,
Tim Ritchey
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Planning QuotesWe never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.
Pierre Corneille
We should not be afraid to speak the truth to our powerful friend the United States.
Julian McMahon
For what the lover would, that would the beloved; what she would ask of him that should he go before to grant. Without accord such as this, love is but a bond and a constraint.
Marie de France