Hope for the future

Le Chiffre and Jackhammer fly around the final curve in the Breeders Cup Endurance.

Recently, I sold off three established racers, Astrapios, Crackerjack, and Jack the Ripper.   I did this because of a need for stall space, and because I feel confident about the talent I have coming up through the ranks.

World Cup winner Battlestar will be returning along with Le Chiffre and Jackhammer, the 1-2 finishers in the 2018 Breeders Cup Endurance.  These three, along with support from Hollands Best and the unheralded but talented Zombieslayer, will give me an extremely strong presence in the distance races.  Veteran sprinter French Twist will also return.

But the real excitement comes from the development of several youngsters who should win plenty of races in 2019 as 3yo's...

Helikaon 4-2-1-1 (War Machine x In Spirit) - He will be on the fast track to the Kentucky Derby.  He has an outstanding speed/stamina combination, loves dirt, and doesn't mind mixing it up on the track.

Infinity World 4-0-1-0 (Union Jack x Wait a While) - Developing stayer who will stretch out to longer distances next year.  We're expecting a major leap in his ability.

Kid Shelleen 3-0-0-0 (War Machine x Nebula) - He's been slow to develop, but has really spectacular numbers for a 2yo... probably better than stablemate Helikaon.  We are expecting a breakout performance at any time.

Lapsus 5-2-2-0 (Sinking Fear x Alien Landscape) - Acquired in a deal with Olmo Dorato that sent broodmare On The Prowl to Italy, this horse is definitely the real deal.  He will also follow a path to the Kentucky Derby.

Rico Suave 2-0-1-0 (Find A Way x False Demon) - He has outstanding stamina and could possibly mature into a 2-miler, but we see him more in the 11-12F category.

Simply Charming 5-2-0-1 (Kennys Charm x Domino) - This big, strapping filly hasn't shown much raw speed yet, but she has proven to have a nose for the wire.