Quality Road Gallops: Foot Much Improved
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Quality Road Gallops: Foot Much Improved
By Steve Haskin
Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 11:25 AM
Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 11:21 AM
Email Print RSS ShareThisQuality Roads quarter crack suffered in the Florida Derby (gr. I) is much improved, and the colt was out for a gallop Wednesday morning after having his hoof patched, said foot specialist Ian McKinlay.
His foot was absolutely ice-cold this morning and I actually patched him today and put a drain in him," McKinlay said. "That thing looked perfect. He went to the track, galloped, came back and looked great. The drain leaves a tunnel right over top of where the crack is and where he bled the other day. So, if there was going to be any blood it would have a channel out. He galloped perfect and there was no blood when he came back. If the foot is cold tomorrow, its a done deal; its behind us. I asked Jimmy (trainer Jerkens) what his schedule was and he sounded like hes ready to go. It looks like I got an easy one.
Jerkens said hes hoping to work Quality Road on Saturday, but may move it up to Friday if the weather doesnt look promising.
You always have to be guarded, but the patch went on there good, he galloped great, and he came back good. These things can be a little tricky, but Ian is really confident about it, which is good. He definitely ought to get going. Id rather gallop him two more days and breeze on Saturday, but if Saturday is going to be nasty I wouldnt hesitate doing it Friday.
The horse has been so great. Hes been such a dream to train its unbelievable. Hes done everything so perfect. Sometimes hes tough coming home a little bit, but hes just being a colt. Around the barn and training hell do anything you want.
By Steve Haskin
Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 11:25 AM
Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 11:21 AM
Email Print RSS ShareThisQuality Roads quarter crack suffered in the Florida Derby (gr. I) is much improved, and the colt was out for a gallop Wednesday morning after having his hoof patched, said foot specialist Ian McKinlay.
His foot was absolutely ice-cold this morning and I actually patched him today and put a drain in him," McKinlay said. "That thing looked perfect. He went to the track, galloped, came back and looked great. The drain leaves a tunnel right over top of where the crack is and where he bled the other day. So, if there was going to be any blood it would have a channel out. He galloped perfect and there was no blood when he came back. If the foot is cold tomorrow, its a done deal; its behind us. I asked Jimmy (trainer Jerkens) what his schedule was and he sounded like hes ready to go. It looks like I got an easy one.
Jerkens said hes hoping to work Quality Road on Saturday, but may move it up to Friday if the weather doesnt look promising.
You always have to be guarded, but the patch went on there good, he galloped great, and he came back good. These things can be a little tricky, but Ian is really confident about it, which is good. He definitely ought to get going. Id rather gallop him two more days and breeze on Saturday, but if Saturday is going to be nasty I wouldnt hesitate doing it Friday.
The horse has been so great. Hes been such a dream to train its unbelievable. Hes done everything so perfect. Sometimes hes tough coming home a little bit, but hes just being a colt. Around the barn and training hell do anything you want.
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I guess I am going to have to find out what our team colors are...lol... anyone know ?
If Quality Road wins the derby, I will purchase you a QR hat. Just forward me over your address and I will get it sent to you.
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Now that is an offer I can't refuse !!!