Dear ArlJim.....

[my miss storm cat]

First of all, I want to say how truly touched and grateful I am to you.

Now i realize i asked a simple favor and hate to appear greedy and like i don't appreciate it..... i DO!

Here are some suggestions though, just because.....

1. When you arrive at Arlington tomorrow, try to sneak back to where Ace is. pet him, whisper to him that he's a good boy (but for God sake, say it like you mean it! ) and give him a kiss. A good kiss, none of this fakey-fake Hollywood crap. I see that everyday. If you need to practice? I'm available.

2. Hurry to the window and empty your wallet.

3. Have a drink... you'll need it.

4. Watch a few of the other races even though all the while, you'll be checking your watch to see if it's that special time.

5. Hooray! Here come Ace! Now jump up and down like you can't contain yourself till Security comes. Talk your way out of it and once they're outta site? Time to take pictures! Lots and lots!!!

6. He won!!! Yea!!!!! To the winner's circle. Make sure he likes the flowers!

7. If GoGo tosses his goggles after the race (I've seen him do this quite a few times but usually to a kid), catch them! Alternate suggestion - hire a kid to do your dirty work!:

8. To hell with the rest of the races... time to sneak back for special peppermint time with the winner!

THANK YOU.

Oh, and please print this and read this to him.....

Dear Ace,

How's my good boy??? Are you nervous? Me too!

I just want you to know that you're my special boy and i love you very much and will even if you're last. This is ArlJim and he loves you too!!! Promise!!!

Remember..... focus. None of that silly I-think-I'll-be-2nd stuff again. Okay? Good!

Eternal love and kisses,
My Miss Storm Cat

I hope I'm not being presumpteous and asking for too much.