SUMWONLOVESYOU: Work/Race/Partners
 

Chuck will be updating the ChuckBlog later today, but in the meantime, there's plenty to report on Dee Tee Stable and Sumwonlovesyou.

SATURDAY'S WORK

The big girl worked 5f+ yesterday in a nice 1:02.2 at Churchill Downs in company with Mixteca, an older horse who Chuck describes as 'very solid'. They broke off slowly for the first part of the work with Sumwon about two lengths back and she got to Mixteca in the second half of the spin. They finished on dead even terms.

Working under comeback-trying veteran rider Pat Johnson (Bourbon Belle), Sumwon pleased Chuck immensely with how much more professional she has become. He figures she did the 2nd half of the work in about 1:12.+ and she was barelt blowing after the work indicating she is pretty much fit. Chuck will try to get a photo up of her in the next day or so as he says the "before and after" comparisons will be very apparant.

Partner Benny Leger was on hand for the effort...


APRIL 11 ALW STILL TARGETED

The April 11 ALW at KEE remains the target for Sumwonlovesyou's first start under the Lime and Blue silks of Dee Tee. Jockey Jim Graham is a possible rider, but Chuck will monitor who is getting assignments in the race and decide from there. The card draws Saturday, April 7, so those making decisions about attending can formulate plans at that point.


STILL TAKING ON DEE TEE PARTNERS

If you are new to Derby Trail, or thought it was too late to get in the partnership, there is no reason why you cannot... Since there are no fees beyond the $500 investment, you can join in what we hope is going to a great time. Chuck is watching condition books at Churchill, Arlington and Colonial for races for Sumwon, so pending her run at Keeneland, she could be 'racing near you' soon!

Let me know your E-mail address and I will send a Prospectus/Agreement to you if you'd like to get involved...


CONSIDERING A NY-BRED PARTNERSHIP

Chuck and I are watching out for a modestly priced NY-bred to add a second horse to Dee Tee's offerings, so that we will have one for his string at Saratoga this summer. Please indicate your interest in this opportunity on this thread as I have not yet written up a prospectus for this... We just wanted to get a feel for the interest level...


ChuckBlog: http://www.deeteestable.blogspot.com/

Thanks to everyone for their interest and support!
Chuck and Steve

thanks for the update, glad to hear how pleases chuck is with her training. i can't wait for the 11th!

as for the ny bred offering, count me in.

It all sounds.....
 

Very positive Steve. I know i'm not a partner, hope to be at some point, but i wish you all nothing but the best. At least i can go to the window on the 11th :). It certainly sounds like she's progressing nicely, and if Chuck's pleased that says alot. Congrats, and go DEE TEE'S :)! Graham would be great too.

By all means get Jimmy Graham if you can. Solid rider for a solid horse.

Count me in for another share.

Thanks for the update. 5f in 1:02 is much better than 1:05. Again time isn't too important. Hopefully she will go past the other horses when it matters:D

I would be good for 1 share in the NY partnership even though I am probably never going to make a trip out east.

She seems to be improving and heading in the right direction. All great news to read about. Thanks again for the in depth details!

I would also be interested to become part of the NYB partnership. This partnership has already been fun and Sumwon hasnt even race yet.

If the NY partnership is similar, count me in.

Yep, I'm interested in the NYB partnership.

Count me in for the NYB Partnership.

Thanks for the Sumwon update.

In

I would like to join the next partnership.

NT

I agree. I rarely recall thinking, "Graham blew that race." He just doesn't make that many terrible decisions.

Interested as well.

Paul

I would be interested in a NYB P-ship. After all "They start with an advantage."

Going to Vegas first part of may, but after that I would for sure be interested in the next partnership just so I can tell all my friends and family I own part of a horse, even if it is small.

Steve,

I'd be in....

As for the workout & progress, is Sumwon changing leads now?

Spyder

Changing like a moth into a butterfly...

Can't wait to watch Sumwon run and to place a bet on her. Good Luck to everyone involved in the partnership. Any guesses on the odds Sumwon will go off at?

James Graham, for people that don't know him or his rides, he is a great turf rider

I didn't see my Arlington boys already commenting on him...great decision

In this ALW at KEE? 47-1.

That is until all of Derby Trail bets her down to 2-1.

ummm, did you miss post# six?

JG is a really good turf rider, gets the job done.

Hey Steve and Chuck,

I'd be interested in taking on another share or two in an additional partnership.

My only concern would be targeting a horse for a meet that only runs for 5 weeks - once it's over, what do you do then becasue a NY-bred doesn't do you much good in KY.

yeah I did, didn't read it through because I got excited about Graham, I mentioend Mena to Chuck a while back

Meanwhile, I was just looking at Arlington's condition book and I think their is a perfect race for her on KENTUCKY DERBY DAY. Allowance/optional claiming 3 year old fillies 1 mile on the lawn......not sure if I read it right though

We would likely leave the horse in NY with a friendly trainer or just retire it because maybe they have just done enough.

You read it right

I'll make the trip 4/11 should she draw and am probably in for the NY bred as well.

Oh and Scavs, Major R will make his return Derby Day.

Here or Arlington?

I will be up there Derby Day, I am already working on my old man to get a box for me

I can think of at least 1 NY-bred that did excellent in Ky. :)

Yea Arlington. I'd rather be with Messineo and his hundreds of friends in the park, heck he's got about 30 kids alone lol. Just hope it's a nice day. We tried to get into a hotel in Louisville for Fri-Sat but were obviously too late.

Maybe I'm way off base here but, wouldn't the main reason you take a NY-bred be to be able to take adavantage of those juicy NY-bred restricted race purses?

Most NY-breds aren't worth much outside of NY. Even a mediocre NY-bred can roll up a nice bankroll but it needs to race in those NY-bred races.

Couldn't tell if you were being sarcastic in your reply, Chuck..... I assume you were?

I look forward to the before and after photos

Did she grow some more ? Getting dappled?

hopefully the next photo will be on April 11

actually I was thinking of Funny Cide. Yes, the whole point is to run in NY bred races and get teh enhanced purses.

I agree 100% with you. I believe that we would try to find a good situation with a NY trainer after Saratoga.

Like maybe.. Sciacca! Dee Tee prefers heavyweight guys in this business!

The Legers visit Sumwon and Chuck
 

Link to Benny Leger's comments regarding his trip to Churchill to watch Sumwon work and meet Chuckles!

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11497

Does the NYBred Partnership mean that Sumwon will definitely not race in NY?