Rough Race

Posted by Avram Freedberg

Yesterday, Obviously Tuesday was in the lead until he weakened and finished fourth. Curiously, there has been no e-mail about this race from the Obviously NY Stable partners. Strange. Linda says it was an okay effort for a first-timer but he was “getting out” in the stretch which could mean he’s feeling sore somewhere, so she’s going to check him out.

Arielle’s Song was not claimed at Presque Isle Downs last night. She finished fifth in a pedestrian effort proving she can’t run (doesn’t want to run) even with $7500 claimers. Too bad, but it’s time to get her off the race course and just let her be a horse. She’ll follow Conseated Lady’s path.

Now to the subject of today’s e-mail, It’s Truly Ahvee, who ran his second race at 5 ½ furlongs today. Ramon Dominguez got him out to a great start, as opposed to his last race when he was left at the gate. He still ran to the outside as he did last time but he was up there vying for the lead.

Apparently, he was tough to handle and Ramon almost stood up on him. When he settled down, he went for an opening and had to take back when the opening was cut off by the lead horse. Nonetheless, he came on again, but every time Ramon tried to head for an opening it was cut off. This must have happened 3 or 4 more times.

I don’t know how this horse kept on running, but he managed a third place finish ½ length behind the winner. We would have like the victory but it was a very game effort. Nice going Little Ahvee!

Ahvee’s Destiny is scheduled to run in the first race on Saturday. We will be there. However, we are entering her in the boys’ race on Monday and will go in whichever race looks most promising.

It doesn’t look like they will write a race for Hear the Footsteps. So, he’ll have to wait until Belmont. Boo!

We’re also looking for a race for Holy Blitzer. Will advise.

Have a lovely weekend!

A.
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