Happy Friday!

kind words are such a blessing to the needful, if one but knew the pleasure that they bring {John McLeod}

We are headed for racing at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Arkansas as well as leaving a few back to race at Turfway. So far the winter has been a little tough. Hope the weather will improve to make things a little easier to operate! We have a number of Two year olds open for partnerships. If you have any interest or know someone who does, please contact us. We are looking to sell a share or two.

Below is the list of this years Eclipse Awards finalists. Let us know who you are voting for. We will post our picks next Thursday.

The Eclipse Awards finalists (in alphabetical order) are:

• Horse of the Year: Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta
• Two-Year-Old Male: Lookin At Lucky, Noble’s Promise, Vale of York (IRE)
• Two-Year-Old Filly: Blind Luck, Hot Dixie Chick, She Be Wild
• Three-Year-Old Male: Mine That Bird, Quality Road, Summer Bird
• Three-Year-Old Filly: Careless Jewel, Flashing, Rachel Alexandra
• Older Male: Einstein (BRZ), Gio Ponti, Kodiak Kowboy
• Older Female: Life Is Sweet, Music Note, Zenyatta
• Male Sprinter: Dancing in Silks, Kodiak Kowboy, Zensational
• Female Sprinter: Informed Decision, Music Note, Ventura
• Male Turf Horse: Conduit (IRE), Gio Ponti, Presious Passion
• Female Turf Horse: Goldikova (IRE), Midday (GB), Ventura
• Steeplechase Horse: Mixed Up, Red Letter Day, Spy in the Sky
• Owner: Godolphin Racing, Juddmonte Farms, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. Moss
• Breeder: Adena Springs, Juddmonte Farms, Dolphus C. Morrison
• Trainer: Steve Asmussen, Bob Baffert, John Shirreffs
• Jockey: Ramon Dominguez, Garrett Gomez, Julien Leparoux
• Apprentice Jockey: Luis Batista, Christian Santiago Reyes, Luis Saez

Bucks beat the ducks and there were a lot of sad quackers out here.  They waddled their way back to Oregon today.  The stadium was 3/5ths full of red, despite the long travel. The weather was perfect and we were surrounded by great folks who were entertaining, but not idiotic.  The sunset was a gorgeous red on the mountains behind the stadium and we were able to get a peek at the floats the day before.  The score was 26-17, Buckeyes and we had a great time.  

Enjoy these pictures from Liz's phone….we'll get more up when we get home.  Thanks!