Not Phone, First Samurai, etc

Hello to all.

Happy to be an official member of the Derby Trail Forum. Good-bye ESPN!

Very disappointed w/ Not Phone's race Sunday. Didn't particularly care for the ride that Prado gave him (three checks), but I don't think he would have beat the winner that day regardless. Congrats to Bill Mott for having his horse ready to go.

First Samurai resumed training last week after 5+ weeks of stall walking to recoup from broken ribs (two left rear) sustained during the Bluegrass Stakes. Should everything go perfectly, we hope to have him racing at Saratoga. If not, who knows! Day by day!

Considering running That's A Given in the Belmont. Certainly a long-shot, but with a weak field, perhaps worth a shot. Broke his maiden at Belmont 2+ weeks ago by 9+ lengths in a 1 1/8 race. Sire is Point Given, dam (Dame Avie) has produced four stakes winners. He's on the improve and might be worth taking a chance on. We'll determine his status after he works this Friday.

Cheers to all. LR