Chasm rolling along; Lloyd going better..
 

Nice to be at Belmont this morning to watch Lloydobler and Ausable Chasm go through their work. Chasm was out on the training track for a 2 mile gallop, and continues to do beautifully. She'll work another half mile on Thursday after last week's :49.0 breeze in company, and is on schedule for a debut before the end of the Belmont meet.

Lloydobler has been moving much better after treatment to his left stifle last week, and galloped his 2 miles on the Belmont main track. With the warmer weather, it has become apparent that part of what has been bothering Lloyd may involve his being a colt, and consideration is being given to having him gelded. Dr. Hunt thinks it's the right move, and a decision will be made as soon as tomorrow. He looks terrific physically, and has really filled out even since the begining of the year. His next start may well be in a turf sprint, and should come later this month.

Both Lloydobler and Ausable Chasm will look to make a start or two at Saratoga, which based on the experience at the Spa with Sumwonlovesyou in 2007, should be special. More from Belmont as the week unfolds.

I have talked to Lloyd. He told me he would like to keep his junk. FYI

Steve,

Thanks for the update. Please let us know if you hear what time she may work on Thurs. Would love to check that out.

Thanks

DITTO! Give the rest of him a chance to catch up.

This is what I'm looking forward the MOST during the Saratoga meet :) great news!

Pat,

Looks like 9:00a on the main track.

See you tomorrow!

Great. Will definitely be there. Thanks!

There is a good chance that I may make it down tomorrow morning as well.

Lloyd has been "clipped" ! :eek:

ouch poor guy. well, if it makes him run better, i'm for it.

Oh no!, Lloyd lost his doblers!

AUSABLE CHASM was the first worker after the harrow break Thursday on the Belmont main, breezing 3f officially in :36.3 but working an actual half mile in :48.3. She finished up very well and galloped out strongly for nearly another quarter mile before pulling up. The work received a 1 of 5 bullet. More on how she exited the work after checking in at the barn.

LLOYDOBLER was bright and alert last evening after being gelded and fine this morning. He'll walk the shed today before returning to the track Friday. The offending parties are resting comfortably on the barn roof..

Lamb fries?

Best angle at the track, is a first time gelding. It shows a flat bet profit. Next time he runs, just send it in.

Very nice visit this AM. Ausable looked great and was super professional working without company. She has a great personality and seems very mature for being a 2YO.

Lloyd seemed (all most) every bit of his usual self and ready to head back to the track.

And that would be........his former "horse" hood :p

glad to hear Lloyd's doing well - that's probably my small partnership % laying up there on the barn roof, oh well :zz:

He wasn't circumcisized. The hood is intact.

How is Lloydoblerless doing today? :D

Lloyd was back on track jogging today and went well. Will be back into full training next week.

Chasm exited her work in good order and absolutely got something out of it as she left a bit of her supper last night and was resting this morning. She walked today and will likely walk tomorrow.