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Old 01-15-2010, 08:22 AM
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Before getting involved with DT, I never even worried about the condition book! Just assumed there were plentiful races, and trainer/owners picked their spots. So when you get a horse ready and there are no available races, you have to just keep working them to stay fit, waiting for your spot, right?
Essentially, yes. It's a delicate balance because as soon as you decide to get a work in, like yesterday, a race that has been listed as an extra on the overnight for ages may get used. But as with yesterday's work, since AQU's next draw is for Wednesday, Gary is sure that if a race does go, he has given the colt 6 days between the drill and the race.

It's one of the challenging and interesting aspects of the game behind the scenes. And obviously there is plenty of pressure on the racing office from the trainers to get races used for their horses that are sitting on starts..
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Old 01-15-2010, 08:40 AM
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Thanks. This new education is all part of the enjoyment of being a DT'er. Becoming aware of new and different aspects is enlightening.
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Old 01-15-2010, 09:35 AM
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Old 01-15-2010, 09:36 AM
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Old 01-15-2010, 10:09 AM
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Thanks. This new education is all part of the enjoyment of being a DT'er. Becoming aware of new and different aspects is enlightening.
I have to totally agree. This is my first foray in a partnership and the education has been a great deal of fun. Just looking forward to seeing Lloyd run and hopefully being there to see it in person.
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