[Plenilune]

I was actually happy that it would be raining because I LOVE Omaha Beach and I thought that would set up well for him.

Now he's scratched due to throat issues. I'm just devastated for Mandella. When Omaha Beach won the AK Derby I felt it in my bones that OB was going to win the KY Derby and we'd see Mandella in the winner's circle with Rick Porter.

Well, going with Tacitus for Mott now. Tacitus is out of champion Close Hatches who Mott also trained. We need a grey winner for a change anyway! It's been chestnut, bay, chestnut, bay through the recent years. GO GREY! Great sire and dam, great trainer. Come on Tacitus!