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    Tims Update 6

    Update 185: After finally getting through all of the junk comments, I have a bit of energy left to give you a short blog. The Herpes outbreak at Laurel is causing a few problems. Tim shipped to Penn National on Friday only to be told that he could not run. The filly had run on the first of November at Laurel so they did not want her on the grounds. Tim checked twice before shipping and was told he was ok to run. Anyway, such is the racing game. Saar Treaty is doing great and may be running again in NY on Friday. She has been doing great. Lilly is about to run and Tim has picked out two races for her. She should be quite a tough filly at the races. Truimphant continues to do well and is looking more like a race horse these days. His personality is still great and he loves all the attention he can get. Vicar's Tune continues to train and may have one more start before having a well deserved vacation. Anyway, if Tim gives me any new information I will try to pass it on.

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    Update 184: It is quite warm here on this Friday. How nice it is to have sixty five degree weather after just a few cold days. Tim has called in a short update. He has a new filly owned by Matt Haney called Sky Heat that has just arrived at the barn. I know one thing, she likes to eat. She is a pretty bay with a big white stripe on her face and is quite personable. Little Bubble Gum has gotten a new set of glue on shoes that seem to be working out well for her. Hopefully she will get to the races this year. Triumphant has been breezing well with a little filly we have named Bebe McQ. They are a good match. Bebe McQ is a Louis Quatorze filly just like Paris Night. She is a little shy but with time I have no doubt she will come around.

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    Update 183: Well it is Thursday and it is still drab outside. Yesterday the two fillies were to run on the turf at Laurel Park but there was not any turf racing. Ms MVP finished a well earned third place while Sweet Ginger Brown finished last. The perfect place for Ginger is proving to be elusive. Tim believes that she will be a better filly on the turf but he has been unable to get her in on the turf. This assumption is made based on the fact that she breezes much better on the Tapeta surface than on the dirt track. Both fillies have come back just fine. I had a brief conversation with Tim this morning and I believe that there will be no racing for Tim Woolley Racing unless there is an extra race written. I stopped briefly by the barn last night to visit with the horses. Vicar's Tune came to the front of his stall and got some extra love. He is such a sweet boy. Saar Treaty pinned her ears at me and was not happy to wait for her dinner. She was hungry. Maybe I should have started at her end? Who's Happy seemed cheerful and I know Tim is trying to get her in somewhere. Truimphant is always exhuberant to see anyone as long as food is involved. Clever Binkley spent the hour while I was feeding staying just out of Bella's (my cocker spaniel) reach. He though it was great to torture her. She was intently staring at Binkley and he was being very sly keeping an eye on her. More Later !

    Update 182: I spoke with Tim a moment ago and he seemed happy with Powdered Donuts performance this afternoon. She finished fourth in her first attemp to go long. She has been sprinting so it was no surprise to see her fighting to get to the front. All reports from the back side say that she has recovered just fine. Luckily the rain has held back in NJ. Forward we go to the races tomorrow.


    Update 181: Just a quick update for this grey Monday morning. It is nice that the cold is holding off just a few more days. Tim will have a busy week. Powdered Donut will be running on Tuesday at the Meadowlands and Ms MVP and Sweet Ginger Brown will both be running in the same race on Wednesday at Laurel Park. Saar Treaty conitinues to recover from her race and is doing great. Tim is currently looking for another spot for Who's Happy. Bubble Gum worked another three eighths last week and is steadily progressing towards the races. Vicar's Tune ran his race last week but did not end up hitting the board. Apparently he does not like a yielding turf but he has returned sound and eating well. He may possibly have one more start before the end of the season. Who knows what Triumphant was doing in his stall last night, he completely distroyed his water buckets. Maybe bordom set in?

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    Update 180: What a great Sunday. Tim and Mike went to Belmont Park with Saar Treaty to run in a tough Stakes race. Saar ran her butt off and finished second. Both the trainer and the owner couldn't have been happier have spoken to Tim and she has come out of the race just fine. On Thursday Tim and Mike went with Timely Tradition to Laurel Park where he won. Who's Happy of course did not run this weekend. Neither race on Saturday or Sunday went for her. I'm not sure yet who will be running this week but if I get an update I'll let you know,.

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    Update 179: It is a little airish on this Wednesday morning. Beth was trying to leg up Tim this morning and had to give a chuckle at the difficulty getting him in the saddle. It seems that the trainer looses all of his jump when the weather gets cold. Ms MVP and Saar Treaty breezed together yesterday and this morning Ms MVP was quite active while walking in the shed row! She obviously came out of her piece of work just fine. Sweet Ginger Brown skipped by me and gave out a little squeal. The cool air has all of the horses feeling great. Who's Happy was to run on Saturday but her race did not go. There may be a race on Sunday but I have not had an update from the trainer on that one. Anyway, this is just a quick update with what little info I have. Keep warm!!

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    Update 178: Well it is Sunday evening and Tim has recovered from his marathon racing yesterday. First JoJo raced at Laurel Park and she ran a great fourth place. THen it was of to the Meadowlands with Powdered Donut. She was in a tough Stakes race and fininshed beating one horse. She ran her little eyeballs out. I jogged her up for Tim this morning and she gave out a big squeal! Thank goodness her spirits are still good. This morning at the barn both fillies seemed no worse for racing. Who's Happy breezed with Tim aboard yesterday and she jogged up fine for the trainer this morning, although the trainer has a few sore muscles from trying to hold her. Vicar was his usual lovey self and I took some extra time to give him some love knowing that he will soon leave us to have a break. Saar Treaty was happily eating her hay this morning and gave me a little warning to stay away from her hay net. This is a good sign! She's one tough cookie. We have put several blankets on Ginger tonight being that the temperatures are dropping and she has been clipped. In other news, little Whippie went on a paper chase today with Meghan. They have been gone all day and I have not yet heard how they made out. What a beautiful day to be out riding.

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    Update 177: Thought I would take a few minutes on this beautiful Friday morning to fill the few of you that still read this website in on some happenings this weekend. Tim will be very busy on Saturday. JoJo (Hlatikulu) will be running at Laurel Park on the turf and Powdered Donut is in at the Meadowlands. Donut is in a tough stakes race but she is a tough filly and she has been doing great. I stopped by the barn briefly yesterday to give Sweet Ginger Brown a full body clip. She has grown so much hair and I'm sure she will be more comfortable with some of it off. She stood like a trouper!!! Later in the morning she decided to take her frustrations out on Mike and gave him a huge bite on the rear! He survived long enough to get bopped in the lip by Tim's little baby Rosy! Mike had a tough morning (not to mention his wet feet caused by hosing Who's Happy). Anyway, Tim is trying to get Saar Treaty back into another race. Longer races for two year old fillies on the turf seem to be hard to come by. Vicar has come out of his last race with flying colors. I'm not sure when he will run next. Who's Happy is still recovering from her last effort and will probably breeze at the end of next week. The Fair Hill International three day event is going on this weekend. One of our former racehorses was there last year and I hope he will be competing again this year. His name is Buckingham Place. Anyway, everyone have a great day and enjoy the weather.

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    Update 176: What a nice crisp Friday morning. I have just a brief update today from a very short conversation with the trainer. Little Bubble Gum is doing fine and staying sound which is really great news. We are looking forward to getting her to the races. Tim is on his way to the Meadowlands tonight with Vicar's Tune. I'm not sure what sort of race it is but he is a tough bugger and hopefully he will run well. Tim also has Ms. M.V.P. who is a first time started making her debut in the last race at Laurel Park today. She has grown up so much since coming to our barn from the Two Year Old in Training Sale in May. We will get to see a little of what she's made of today. Now that the yearling sale is over hopefully I will get some more updates from Tim Woolley racing.

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    Update 175: Just had an update from the trainer. Apparently the owner Juanita is as tough as her filly. Juanita went and had a cast put on her foot and found someone to take her to the races. Who's Happy ran great and finished second after some speed got out in front. Tim reports that both horse and owner are fine. What a day!!!

    Update 174: At least the rain has given us a break on this Monday morning. I have had just a brief update from Tim. Who's Happy is on the way to Philadelphia Park. Unfortunately, her owner slipped on some wet grass this morning and broke her ankle. These owners are very hands on. Mr. Bennett can always be found leading Happy in the paddock and his wife Juanita helps hot walk and tack up and anything else that is needed. The kids can also be found in the wings waiting to lend a hand. Tim briefly said something about Juanita slipping and something to do with a paint gun? Lets hope the filly runs well. Here at the yearling sale things are a bit rough. All week the mud has caused trouble and now with the sale is not going well. I'm not sure how these horseman can make a living sometimes. Anyway, I spoke with Bill Mailley today. We used to have Rockin Fun for him. He is doing great and won't be far from the races. Other than that I hope Happy runs well.

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    Update 173: What a rainy Saturday. I thought that perhaps today the weather would be like yesterday in that it would threaten to rain but actually be fairly dry. That is not the case. It is coming down in cats and dogs. Anyway, the horses are generally not bothered by the rain. Tim has had the massage therapist at the barn giving several of our horses some therapy. The horses stand quietly and seem to truely enjoy the hands on approach to treatment. Our Hearthrob breezed again yesterday and is steadily progressing towards the races. It is so nice to follow a horse from start to finish. We may have to give Mike some tranquilizer when she runs but she is one tough cookie. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. Who's Happy is running on Monday on the turf at Philadelphia Park. She has come out of her last race so well that Tim thought she could run back quickly. At least this save both horse and rider trying to keep her in check in the mornings around the track. Running back so quickly means that she doesn't actually have to do much training in between her races. Anyway, down here in Timonium the people stabled in tents in the infield are getting flooded. The horses seem fine so far but the people are a bit grumpy which is to be expected. I have asked my boss to do a sun dance and his report is that it will come on Monday. Lets hope the weather gets better because other recent sales have declined in sales and I expect it won't be any differant for the Maryland Sale. More from Tim later.

    Update 172: It is 54 degrees this fine Thursday morning and although the horses enjoy a bit cooler weather, the trainer is fretting about the cold already. Who's Happy, Vicar's Tune, Powdered Donut, and Saar Treaty have all come out of their races bright eyed and content. Vicar's Tune is so confident with himself that he is now trying to nip at people who happen to be standing too close. It is nice to see him so happy. Tim had a runner yesterday at Presque Isle. She was a first time starter going five and a half furlongs. I'm sorry to say that she has an unusual name and I'm not sure of the spelling but her name sounds like Shlatycooloo. Again this is completely mispelled. She is a two year old filly by Cetewayo. She left the gate running and if she hadn't gotten pinched back at the three eights pole, she would have been right there to perhaps win. In the end she finished third. It seems as though Tim will be having some fun with her. ANyway, I will try to give you another update later when I speak with the trainer.

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    Update 171: These cool mornings have the horses really hopping. It sounds as though it will be a busy weekend for Tim. Vicar's Tune will be running at Laurel Park on the turf and Who's Happy will be running at Philadelphia Park. Sweet Ginger Brown and Triumphant had their owner visiting this morning. Ginger has really been enjoying this cooler weather. Last night at feed time she was jumping around her stall and being very animated about her dinner. Most of the time she is very quiet. Saar Treaty has come back from her race eating everything in sight. I took a few minutes this morning to walk Veiled Reference to the track. She is an active girl and we are trying to make sure she stays as quiet as posible. Paris Night is still being carefully watched by the veterinarian. She has had a blockage since Sunday. We were ok to turn her out in a porta pad this morning to let her eat some grass. She seemed fairly content. If all goes well she will be given her first flake of hay. Hopefully she can return to our barn in the next day or two. Lily breezed her first half mile yesterday and did it easily. She was resting quietly this morning. Anyway, if I get anymore of an update I will let you know.

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    Update 170: What a gorgeous Monday morning. Tim Woolley Racing had a great weekend beginning with Saar Treaty running a great race at Laurel and then Powdered Donut running a bang up race at Presque Isle. Both fillies are back home and taking a few days of rest. Robbie also rode a winner for Paul Rowland at Kentucky Downs on Saturday. Tim is trying to find a race for Who's Happy and she still gives him quite a workout. Sweet Ginger Brown should be running again within the next week to ten days and I'm sure she will be happy to get going. Ginger gets bored easily and likes to be in the action. Mrs. M.V.P. is coming along nicely and is getting very close to the races. She is eating well and talks for her dinner every night. What a joy to be around. Little Bubble Gum is breezing steadily and is ready to make the move to three eighths of a mile. She is a very forward filly and we need to let her body catch up with her brain. Bubble Gum is very smart and knows just what she wants and wants it all right now. It should be quite interesting getting her to the races. Paris Night (big,gorgeous filly by Louis Quatorze) has had a bit of an impaction all weekend. The veternarian is keeping an eye on her and hopefully she will have some relief soon. Rajasthan came out of last weeks race just fine and will now be turned out for the winter. He should be leaving in the next day or two to have his break. Hopefully we can bring him back next year with a little more luck. Luke spent the weekend without his little Whippie who had to go to a pony club event rally. He made out just fine but was sure happy to see her last night. Whip had a clean round stadium jumping and also a clean round cross country. The only trouble she had was in dressage where she would not pick up on her right lead . Uncle Tim and Meghan have been working on this but it will take a little time. Anyway, both horse and rider had a great weekend and returned to the farm unblemished. Remember, something goods going to happen today, look for it!!!

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    Update 169: Sorry for the short notice on this one but the trainer just called to report that Saar Treaty won her race at Laurel Park by five lengths. Finally Tim was able to enter her in a race going long for two year old fillies. He did have some concern because Michael Matz and Graham Motion had entries but she managed to win handily. I only just heard late last night that he was going to the races with her today or I would have given you more notice. Congratulations to her connections. We will try to find out if she was Saarland's first winner.

    More later if I get another update.


    Update 168: Sorry for the brief hiatus blogging. This morning most of the horses got trained before the deluge. We are excited to get much needed rain to help the ground soften a bit.
    Rajasthan is off the run at Presque Isle tomorrow. He was his usual active self while I tacked him up this morning. Vicar's Tune will also be running tomorrow at Laurel Park. I had a great time giving him a bath this morning and he is such a love. Hopefully both of these boys will run great tomorrow. Saar Treaty continues to train well while we are trying desperately to get her into a longer race for two year old fillies. Who's Happy is aiming for another race and continues to tote Tim around the track everyday. You would think that with such a workout everyday Tim would be loosing the roll around the middle he has acquired with middle age. We have a new chestnut filly in the barn and her name is DDtaxwhatyouwant otherwise know as Taxi. She is such a sweetheart and is as quiet as a mouse in the barn. She is by the sire Artax and I haven't seen many Artax babies but she is quite pretty and has a lot of Chrome. King Congaree continues to get taller and taller. He is doing great and has kept a great personality while still being a colt. I can't wait to get him to the races. Sweet Ginger Brown is looking to run again. She now has all kinds of toys in her stall to keep her occupied. She gets bored very easily. Veiled Reference is still causing lots of commotion in the barn. She is a happy girl and everyone knows it. Marcy Lee (know as Lily & Who's Happy's little sister) continues to get meaner and meaner. She will reach over the stall door to bite you and you need eyes in the back of your head when your walking away from her. That's OK with us because all good fillies have a mean streak. Tim reports that she covers the ground effortlessly and he is getting excited about her. Powdered Donut is looking for another race. Turf season is getting tough on us now and it continues to get harder to get in. I took a few minutes on Sunday to groom on Mrs. M.V.P. and she is really growing tall. She is looking more like a grown up. Tim and I went to a wonderful event on Friday Night at the Maryland Polo Grounds. We enjoyed our first polo match and also took part in an auction to benefit the Cool Kids Campaign. The Cool Kids Campaign supports children with cancer and their families nation wide. What a great night we had. I sincerely hope they raised lots of money. This is the first polo match that either one of us had seen and it was quite exciting. I'm not sure either one of us would be good at swinging such a large mallet while staying on a horse but it might be fun to try. Anyway, we had a great time and the weather was perfect. I'll try to corner the trainer and get some more barn information for you.

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    Update 167: This Monday morning was a pretty good one. Who's Happy ran at Philadelphia Park and tried to keep up with the sprinters. She gave it her all down the lane but when she dug in the front runners dug in faster. She came home fine and has suffered no ill affects from her race. Rajashthan seems fine after his third place finish last week. He seems a bit body sore but nothing that can't be managed. Sweet Ginger Brown was a star for her first race and she has come home in great shape. Sprinting will not be her thing but Tim needed to start somewhere. This week should be a pretty quiet one. I think one of the new horses will be running this week but Tim has just entered and it will be a few days before we know. We stayed up last night (anything after 9pm for us is late) to watch some racing from California. What a great bunch of racing. Del Mar has a polytrack surface and I wonder what it is like to train on. It would be interesting to know what kind of soundness problems they are experiencing from the track. People seem to think the polytrack is much safer and I would like to believe it is so but would also like to see the data to support it. Anyway, I will try to corner the trainer to get more accurate information for you.

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    Update 166: These are some beautiful mornings we are having and both horses and riders are enjoying it. Today is Thursday and Tim has a busy day. Rajasthan is running at Laurel Park and Sweet Ginger Brown will be making her first start at Penn National in the first race. Tim will be going to Penn for the first time starter to make sure she has a good experience. Rajashthan has loads of experience and racing is no big deal to him. Hopefully he will run a bang up race. Ginger has been doing great and it will be great to get an idea of what she can do. You can never be really certain how they will race until they are actually racing. There are some horses that really can go in the morning but put them into a tight spot in racing conditions and they don't fair very well. Who's Happy will be racing on Saturday at Philadelphia Park and she is doing great. Lilly (Happy's little sister) worked a great quarter mile yesterday and Tim is getting excited about her. She is a tough filly who pins her ears when being tacked up and reaches out to bite people as they walk by. She now stands behind a screen for safety.
    Paris Night worked three eighths yesterday and did it quite well with Robbie aboard. Veiled Reference looks forward to going to the track everyday. She is a very active girl. Miss M.V.P. is growing taller and I believe Tim reported that she worked her first half with him a few days ago and handled it just fine. Vicar's Tune continues to be his usual lovey and quiet self. What a personality. Anyway, wish Tim luck today at the races and hopefully the horses will run well.

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    Update 165: Tim has reported that he had a great Thursday morning. Our Hearthrob sped away from the gate yesterday and today she worked an eighth of a mile is a blistering thirteen. She is doing great and has become quite a solid little girl. Lilly (sister of Who's Happy) worked again this morning and Tim says that she takes after her big sister in more than one way. All of the babies out of Enraged have been tough cookies and Lilly is no differant. That's OK with us because the first two fillies are both stakes winners and hopefully Lilly will follow them down that path. Robbie just rode a winner in Saratoga for Jonathon Sheppard. It must be quite exciting to ride and win a race in beautiful Saratoga. Veiled Reference went to the track for the first time yesterday and she is doing great. The trainer and I have miscommunicated about when Happy is running. She is running on PA day at the races but it is actually next Saturday not this Saturday. Happy is doing great and hopefully it will be a good day for both the owners and the trainer.

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    Update 164: What great weather we have been having! This morning was cool and the horses seemed to be enjoying some fresh air. Vicar's Tune ran at Laurel on Saturday and finished second by a neck. He just got nipped at the wire but ran a bang up race. What a cool horse. Gator Nation has returned from Colonial Downs and is as happy as ever. Simon Hobson took very good care of him in Virginia. Gator now lives in the end stall and loves to check out what's going on outside the barn. Beth (takes care of horses on other side of barn for Tim) tried to get Tim to move him to her side but Tim wouldn't budge. I stopped briefly this morning to give Gator a hug and he is just such a personality. Who's Happy should be running this weekend at Pennsylvania day at the races (Philadelphia Park). She is doing great. Her little sister had her first piece of work on Saturday going an eighth and seems to have the same temperment her sisters have. Sweet Ginger Brown has somehow figured out how to rip her stall matt. They are so thick I'm not sure what she did to rip it but we have now given her several toys to play with. Ginger doesn't look like a baby anymore. She has grown very tall and seems to have loads of confidence. She will race soon and I hope her confidence carrys over! Mrs. MVP continues to train well and seems to be settling in here just fine. What a pretty girl she is. Veiled Reference is still causing loads of trouble at feed time. She sure loves to eat. I stopped this morning to give Rajasthan a pat and a hug but he really wanted to play. He is all boy and knows how to show you. I stepped accross the isle to a more willing participant (Gator). Paris Night is training well and Robbie loves her. She is as gorgeous as ever. We have several new horses in the barn now and I will try to get the trainer to spend a little time putting a few stats together that I can share with you. Luke continues to enjoy his days living at the farm with Timmy and Whip. He may ship in to school a few babies for a day or two.

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    Update 163: What a great race Saar Treaty ran yesterday. She is such a trouper! After being shuffled to the back she made a great run down the lane to finish fourth. This was no small task which the two huge eyes she has this morning proved. The vet is treating her eyes and she will be just fine. We couldn't be happier with her efforts. Robbie will be riding this morning at Woolley Racing. Today is a light day with only three to go to the track. I believe the horses will have a couple of FOB's visiting today and I'm sure they will be more than happy for the extra love and treats. The rain has given way to a cool morning here is Saratoga. Tim has come up for the day and is over at the track visiting a friend who gallops for Bill Mott. This afternoon will be filled with looking at yearlings. Not a bad day!!!

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    Update 162: Update from Saratoga

    A light rain is now falling in Saratoga after a beautiful and sunny Saturday morning. While I was in the park looking at the beautiful flowers and listening to the birds I began to think about the yearlings being sold next week. Running along the tree lined street I wondered where they would end up. Who would buy them and where they would race? All of these babies are well bred and have been selected to sell in the main sale at Saratoga. Would their lives be long and happy ones? How will these babies take to being trained and learning about the racing game? I stopped by Walnut Green yesterday to pet a beautiful gray colt. He was standing so politely watching and waiting for his turn to be shown to a prospective buyer. He must have been used to loads of attention because when I stopped to stroke his face and talk to him he just soaked it all in. He seems to trust humans so it is a good start. As I look out the repository window I can see him out again. Having no idea what hip number he is I do not know what his breeding is but he seems to be very popular. Will he like training and stay sound enough to get to the races? Will he run fast or long and have confidence and dig in when being tested? What direction will his life go? This is just the beginning for these babies and hopefully they will give their owner's a lot of exciting racing days and hopefully when their racing days are over their owner's will return the favor by giving them a place to live and all the love they need for the rest of their days! Who knows what direction life takes horses and humans?

    P.S. - If I hear from Tim later I'll try to put an update from this morning at Fair Hill!


    Update 161: Today was not bad for a Friday. Rose Campbell has come out of her effort at Penn National the other night just fine. Showing little interest in keeping up with the pack, she will probably go home to be a riding horse. She is very lucky that her owner loves her to bits.
    King Congaree and Sweet Ginger Brown breezed this morning. Skipping around the track for five eighths of a mile, both horses seem to be rapidly approaching the races. Sweet Ginger Brown seems to love the Tapeta surface and may make the trip to Presque Isle in a week or so to run. Vicar's Tune is coming around after his last trip to Colonial Downs and may run again next week at Colonial or Laurel. Our Hearthrob and Paris Night are now training partners and went a mile and a half at a leisurely pace this morning. They have both come back from lay offs and seem eager to train. Saar Treaty will be running at Colonial Downs tommorrow on the turf. Hopefully she will like the track and not be bothered by the ship to Virginia. She is a confident filly and not much seems to bother her. Real Lace has been under saddle for a few days with Tim in the saddle. He has decided that she needs a little more RNR and has sent her to a local farm. She has come back to her old self being very vocal at feed time. It is wonderful having her back. Hopefully with a bit more time off she will return to win a few more races. Robbie rode at Saratoga yesterday and finished third beaten by just half a length. What a beautiful racetrack to skip around. I'm sure it is dreadful to get nipped at the wire but the scenery couldn't be better. Tim is checking to see when the next video will be ready. I remain congnizant of the fact that you can not rush an artist but remain hopeful that it will be finished soon.

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    Update 160: What a nice Monday. Why are jockey's called Pin heads? Just check out the ride Gator Nation got yesterday at Colonial Downs for the answer. How does a jockey get his horse boxed in on the 7 to 5 favorite with only five horses in the race? Anyway, Gator is fine and finished second with no racing room. Powdered Donut and Saar Treaty breezed together on Saturday and both fillies should be running this week with some luck. Veiled Reference is now going under tack in the shed row and seems to be enjoying herself. Rajasthan and Vicar both had it easy last week after their efforts at Colonial Downs in 100 degree weather. Both are fine and have recovered nicely. Rose Campbell is running tomorrow night at Penn National. I hope we see some excitement. The best news is that Real Lace came back to us. We will be trying to get her back to the races and she seems to remember where she is. Last night at feed time she was yelling for her food. That's a good sign. I made sure to give her the biggest hug she has had in a long time. Thank you all for the response to the video and the next one is currently on the cutting room floor. With a little more coaching and some cue cards Uncle Tim may get it right yet. As for Meg and Whip, they both were stars. The first class Meghan and Whip did caused a little trouble at the in and out jump. Whip ran out slightly after rushing the second jump a bit. They did not get to do the jump off. Uncle Tim talked Meghan into doing a second class and everything went great. No faults and no refusals. They have both had enough and did not push it doing the jump off. Next week they will have another go.

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    Update 159:
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    Update 158: After a busy weekend Tim is beginning to recover. Who's Happy made the trip to Presque Isle and won very nicely. She came back and looked no worse for the trip. Vicar's Tune ran a great race at Colonial Downs. He was in against a couple of tough horses and just got nosed out for third place. He tries so hard. Upon his return he had a sore eye but no ulcer in it. Treating it for a couple of days really helped and he is fine this morning but still a bit tired. Rajasthan also ran a great race. He was battling it out down the lane when a horse flew by in the last few strides to win it. He did well for getting second. I stopped by to see him on Sunday and he was relaxed in his stall but was a bit grumpy! I wen't into his stall and gently held his halter while I gave him a smooch. I was sure to watch when I turned by back because as I said He was very grumpy.. We have tried to enter Saar Treaty in a long race on the turf at Colonial and the race did not go. Another race was picked out going five and a half but when Tim called about it there had been only two entries. I'm sure the race won't go! We will keep looking. Rose Campbell has returned to the track after her race and she seems fine. Truimphant has not missed a meal since his gelding and continues to demand all of the attention in the barn. Paris Night is training nicely after her break. She now lives in a corner stall and enjoys spending the day looking out of her huge window. Sweet Ginger Brown and King Congaree continue their quest towards the races and both are doing great. We did however take the mat away from Ginger that was in the front of her stall because she was keeping her neighbors up at night playing with it. We found the mat inside her stall in a heep. Mrs MVP was on the track this morning and she looks like she is filling out a bit. She is such a sweet girl and has done everything we've asked of her. Binkley is back to bounding on his friend who is not at all amused. The are such a treat to watch. Anyway, not a lot of racing going on this week. We have a new video of Woolley racing done by Mooney Myth Productions. As soon as we figure out how to put it up you all must watch it . It is a hoot!!

    Check back later

    Update 157: Tim has had a couple of busy days so far and it continues through the weekend. This morning (Thursday) he is on the way to Presque Isle to run Who's Happy. Last night he was at Penn National running Rose Campbell. She was making her first start. After getting left at the gate (I'm sure she was dumbfounded), it was too hard for her to catch up. She behaved nicely and should improve in leaps and bounds for her next race. She was fine this morning, lounging in her stall eating her breakfast. Gator Nation ran a great race on Tuesday. He ran in an allowance race at Colonial Downs. He was beaten about a length for second and just nipped for third after being very rambuctious in the paddock. Tim cooled him out and he is just fine and is enjoying his time in Virginia. Tim will be headed back to Colonial for the weekend with both Rajasthan and Vicar's Tune running. This morning I stopped by the barn briefly and people were buzzing in every direction. I stopped briefly to give Triumphant a big hug and he is such a love. King Congaree and Sweet Ginger Brown breezed this morning a great half mile. The report is that both of them handled it nicely. Mrs. MVP also breezed a quarter mile and really stretches her little legs to breeze. Anyway, I'll try to keep you informed if I hear of any other news.

    Later

    Update 156: We have had a beautiful morning today (Tuesday).. What a nice weekend that began with the visit of the Fans of Barbaro. It is so nice to meet the people who are looking out for the unwanted horses. All of you have really done so much to help and it is great when you come to visit. Yesterday of course started out with rain and Powdered Donut was scratched from her turf race (it came off the turf) at Philadelphia. Tim will have to look for something else for her. Donut is doing great! Today Gator is running at Colonial so Tim is on his way to Virginia this morning. I hope he runs well and all reports are that he is enjoying life down there and doing great. Tommorrow Tim will be going to Penn National and again this weekend he will go back to Colonial Downs for a couple more runners. This is a very busy week for Woolley racing and hopefully all will go well. We gelded Triumphant yesterday and I am happy to report that at
    dinner time the only thing he was interested in was why he did not get fed first. It is sometimes hard to geld a horse but I do realise that he will have a better life for it. Anyway, we have picked out a show for little Whip. Next Wednesday at the local Fair is a class that perhaps she could do quite easily. I think Uncle Tim is more excited than anyone. We'll let you know how it goes.

    Later

    Update 155: Loads of workers on this Friday morning. Who's Happy and Vicar's Tune breezed together. Tim has resorted to Robbie riding Who's Happy to give his back a bit of a break. She may be traveling to Presque Isle soon to run. Saar Treaty and Rose Campbell worked 5/8ths this morning with Jesus Braccho riding Rose Campbell. Both fillies breezed well and both should with some luck be running in the next week. Powdered Donut may be running on Monday at Philadelphia Park and both Vicar's Tune and Rajasthan should be running at Colonial Downs. Sounds as though Tim is going to be very busy. Triumphant is training well and is quite the personality. He lets everyone know he is there when they come in the barn, just in case they might go right by him without noticing how gorgeous he is. Sweet Ginger Brown worked yesterday with King Congaree. They worked a good half mile and continue to march towards the races. Ginger has gotten tall now and doesn't look like a baby anymore. Our Hearthrob is now back in training and jogging around the track. She loves the action and I'm sure is glad to be out of the barn. Our Diva went home yesterday for a well deserved break. Anyway, as I said lots of action today and it sounds like there will be quite a lot of action for the next week. Hopefully all will go well and horses will be happy.

    later


    Update 154: What a busy week at pony camp. Being the nervous Aunt Penny I have been trying to see little Whip and Meghan as much as I can. The first day Meghan and Whip had a dressage lesson (neither one had ever done that before) , both girls handled it well. Little girls were going every direction on little ponies that were fresh, believe me I was a little bit scared. Whip would not stand still but Meg kept her walking and both did just great. The next program was out in a huge field for stadium jumping. As I sat and watched these youngsters going around on big horses, I truely believed that standing at the bottom of the ring in the direction of the way home would be a great idea. The jump that looked like a gate was the only real thing concerning me. Little Whip took off at the first jump (with flowers) cleared it easily came up to the second jump (the gate) and both Whip and Meghan were not sure if they were going over it. Whip stopped and Meghan kept her composure, doing a small circle and headed back towards the jump. Over Whip went, down a slight hill (toward home) and kindly made a right hand turn and cleared jump three. Next was a jump with a big green roll top, Whip never blinked and sailed right over the roll tops. Jump five was a flashy looking yellow oxer jump with flags flying off the top, and again both horse and rider never turned a hair. Now going towards the other end of the ring was jump six being a small cross rail, Whip jumped easily and then off to jump seven which went up a slow hill to jump eight (which was the biggest jump) and you really had to keep your horse going to the end. Up and over the eighth both Whip and Meghan were all smiles. It could not have gone better. Meghan and Uncle Tim have been practicing on the farm but you never can be quite sure when horse and rider are away from their normal enviroment. The first day of pony camp was over with and I now was more comfortable after seeing Whip fit right into the crowd. Uncle Tim was on hand yesterday for the braiding demonstration. He of course prompted Meghan to ask which side the mane should be braided on. She has braided many manes for uncle Tim but the instructor was teaching braiding on the wrong side. He also noticed that a camper was leading his horse on the wrong side and prompted Meghan to politely correct this problem . Maybe Uncle Tim should be banned from pony club, although you might as well teach kids the proper way to begin with. Bad Habits can be easily corrected in the beginning but can be a bugger to break if allowed to continue. I know this from personal experience believe me.

    As far as the barn at Fair Hill goes, I have had very little time to see Tim lately being that I did the night shift at pony camp last night. I will try to catch up with him later and give some more updates on the horses.

    Later

    Update 153: What a beautiful Wednesday. Going to be quiet on the racing front for this week but the two year olds are progressing very well. Saar Treaty should be back in the entries in a couple of weeks after a short break. King Congaree and Sweet Ginger Brown are both breezing well and are now up to a half mile piece of work. Both of these seem happy with everything so far. Triumphant is a slower maturing colt who is still doing eighths. He is the first horse you see as you enter the barn and he loves his new stall. He gets in on all of the action. So far he is not studdish and hopefully he will stay that way. Rossetta (Tim's baby formerly know as Rosie but we already have a Rosie) is progressing nicely under Robbie and she responds well to his patience and quiet demeanor. They get along great and she has been jogging nicely around the barn. Lilly (Who's Happy little sister) just gallopping and doing early gate work. She is a lot like her sister and is very laid back. Veiled Refernce is enjoying being back at Fair Hill. She has rounded out a bit and looks great. Miss VIP (Grand Slam filly) has been going to the gate with Lilly. She has a lot more experience at the gate than Lilly and is a good influence. Rose Campbell is eating like a horse so to speak and seems to be happy as a clam. Little Binkley (barn cat) is none too happy with Tim at the moment. He needs to get wormer everyday and lets just say he doesn't take it like a woman. He'll be a better man for it when he's finished. Anyway, that's all for now. I'll try to keep you informed about any new happenings in a few days.

    Later

    Comments

    Hi Everybody,

    Hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July.

    Love the updates about the horses and barn animals. Just a question is there anyplace on the websight that I can get results for the horses in the barn. Not being in the area, I sometimes forget where the horses have raced and I hear that they had run but forget where. No big deal, just wondering if something was right in front of me and I was missing it. Thank, Linda

    Posted by: Linda at July 3, 2008 3:08 PM

    Penny, Headed your way; I've made it as far as Frederick, MA. Can the horses have treats?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at July 8, 2008 1:26 PM

    Will be anxious to see what Tim picks out for Saar Treaty...... she sure ran a respectable race her first time out, so very hopeful she'll become a new winner for Saarland (and our mare :-) Best of luck - Wendy

    Posted by: wendy christ at July 8, 2008 5:32 PM

    Kathy,

    THe horses love treats.

    Thanks

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at July 8, 2008 5:39 PM

    Penny!

    Any chance Gator Nation will be back from Colonial Downs by this weekend?

    Thanks so much,

    Kathleen in Cincinnati

    Posted by: Kathleen pompa at July 9, 2008 5:45 AM

    Kathleen,

    I'm sorry but Gator will not be back from Colonial until the end of the meet. It is best for him not to travel back and forth. He does better staying in one spot.

    Thanks

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at July 9, 2008 5:33 PM

    Penny,
    Thanks for answering...I really didn't expect Gator to be back......but I was hoping!!!

    Kathleen

    Posted by: kathleen at July 9, 2008 11:42 PM

    Penny,
    Thanks for answering...I really didn't expect Gator to be back......but I was hoping!!!

    Kathleen

    Posted by: kathleen at July 9, 2008 11:42 PM

    Penny,
    It was great being at Fair Hill and visting with Tim and the Famblee at the barn; we spent time with everyone but Binkley who probably thought we were vets. it was also nice to finally get to meet you in the flesh and get update on Luke and Whippie. Please thank tim again for his graciousness and tolerance. We loved being there.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 15, 2008 2:38 PM

    It's so great to hear good news about Meghan and Whippie. So much like a storybook, and so much better because it's real.

    Posted by: Elizabeth at July 17, 2008 6:05 AM

    Wendy,

    I don't know the answer to your question but I will try to corner Tim and ask him. She is doing fine and should be running!

    Penny

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at July 17, 2008 5:03 PM

    Penny ~ Thanks... have the Eurosilver 1/2 sister going to OBS sale in 4 weeks :-) Glad she's doing well and trust that Tim takes his time with his horses and doesn't push for more than they can handle (not many like that, more interested in cashing a check than welfare of the horse) It's fun to be able to read about all of his charges, feel like I know them :-) Wendy

    Posted by: wendy at July 17, 2008 11:56 PM

    Penny,
    How is a more subdued Triumphant? I'm glad I got to meet him before he was snipped, but I could see that he was a double handful.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 18, 2008 2:48 AM

    A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Tim & Penny tonight!! Who's Happy won her race at Presque Isle Downs, just so exciting!!!! Congratulations!! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at July 19, 2008 1:27 AM

    Congrats Who's Happy!
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 19, 2008 1:49 AM

    Kathy,

    Thanks for letting us know about Who's Happy.Donna Quinn and I are going on Sunday and I'll be sure to give her LOTS of extra attention (and carrots...).

    Tim and Penny,Congratulations.

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS
    Padme

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 19, 2008 2:47 AM

    Lynn,
    Please give Triumphant an extra hug, too. He was really full of himself when I visited the barn. l
    know he has now been gelded, so he should be not biting as many sleeves, but I would imagine that he is still an attention seeker. Let me know if Tim comes up with a name for his little Rosie. I wish I lived closer so I could visit every week or so.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 19, 2008 6:04 PM

    Congratulations to Tim and Penny and all of Double Trouble and Who's Happy on their big win! YAY.

    Posted by: LindaVA at July 20, 2008 2:36 AM

    Congrats to Raj on his second place finish.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 20, 2008 2:40 AM

    Hay, Kathy!

    Triumphant not only got hugs...boy, did he ever get carrots...he is still able to demand attention (and get it...how can I turn down a horse???) and make such great faces. I adore him...

    Horses are fine...Happy seemed a little quiet - maybe a little tired. Rosie...sweet Rosie, Donut, Saar...all the rest...are wonderful.

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH,
    Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 20, 2008 11:27 PM

    Lynn,
    Thanks for the update. I imagine things were upbeat at Double Trouble.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 21, 2008 4:19 PM

    Penny,
    Good luck to Meghan and Little Whip on Wwednesday.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 21, 2008 11:30 PM

    Hay, Tim and Penny!

    Just watched the video...loved it...can't wait to see more productions...

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 23, 2008 1:36 PM

    Hi Penny! Just watched the video here at work, loved it! Looking forward to future productions! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at July 23, 2008 3:05 PM

    Loved the video; it's nice to get the info on tacking up. Was that Luke in one of the back stalls before he went to the farm? Good luck to Meghan and Whip today.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 23, 2008 4:38 PM

    Love the video!!! Thank you so very much for all the updates, Penny. It is such a wonderful way to get to know your horses and I love them all - all the way from Texas! Thank you!

    Celeste

    Posted by: txbarbfan at July 23, 2008 6:31 PM

    Great video guys!!!

    Posted by: LyndaP31 from Kentucky at July 23, 2008 7:12 PM

    How did it go for Meghan and Whip?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 24, 2008 1:45 PM

    LOVE Working with the Woolley's!! Can't wait for Part II!

    Posted by: LindaVA at July 24, 2008 5:37 PM

    Penny...

    Having Lacie come home is the best early b'day present I could ask for...Donna and I will be there Sunday...will she be at the barn???

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 28, 2008 7:20 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am SO happy to hear that Real Lace is back with you, Penny! :)))

    I'm glad to hear that all are well after that horrid heat last week! And even though he got boxed in, I was happy to see Gator finish second and glad to hear he has cooled out well! :))

    Looking forward to more videos, I really enjoyed the first one, thanks! :))

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at July 28, 2008 7:36 PM

    Hay, Penny...

    Which stall is Lacie in??? On Sunday, everybody will simply see me planted there praying she remembers Donna and me...

    Healing,Love,Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 28, 2008 7:55 PM

    Hi, Penny - Just stopping in to say I loved the video - AND how wonderful it is that Real Lace is back with you!

    Marg in Maine

    Posted by: Marg in Maine at July 28, 2008 8:06 PM

    Lyn,

    You will see Lacie in the first stall on the right where Triumphant was. He is at a local farm using their walking machine. She is a little quiet but fine and I'm sure she'll be happy to see you.

    later
    Penny

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at July 28, 2008 8:19 PM

    I'm glad Real Lace is back. I am a faithful reader and love to hear about "Tim's horses." I have been worried sick about Real Lace. I also wonder about Mass Romantic and hope she is doing great.

    Posted by: Carlene at July 28, 2008 8:25 PM

    Hay, Penny...

    I'll be at the barn for a short time tomorrow morning...I just can't wait till Sunday to see Lacie...I'll stay out of the way and I won't be there long...I just want to give myself a birthday present and just reintroduce myself to Lacie...I'll bring carrots for her.

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme (Lyn G.)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 28, 2008 11:01 PM

    ###

    Penny and Tim,

    Congratulations on the RETURN of Real Lace!!!

    I am soooo relieved to read that she is back in your barn and in your tender loving care.

    She completely stole my heart upon first glance of her photo but then proceeded to tug on any leftovers when I was at Fair Hill last year.

    Congratulations again you guys. Please give her a hug and a kiss from me as she flies by you in the paddock and on the track! (And Penny, a few extra treats for a "favorite lady" as she stands in her stall, would be completely understandable ...and appreciated!)

    Thank you for the wonderful and comforting news.

    Posted by: Laurie H. in MN at July 29, 2008 12:16 AM

    Penny,
    So glad that Lacie is home. Did she recognize you and Tim? Jim gave me a heads up that this might happen, and I am thrilled. I'm just sorry that I live so far away and won't be able to get in the hug line on Sunday, but I'm sure Lyn will do the honors for us. Congrats also to gator, and good luck to Rose Campbelltomorrow night.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 29, 2008 12:38 AM

    Penny,
    I was so excited at reading that Lacie is with you that I didn't read the rest of the update. I see that you tell us that she recognized her surrondings; I'll bet she did.
    Take care-
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at July 29, 2008 12:43 AM

    Hay, FOB's!

    ###
    Yesterday was magical seeing Lacie. Jim Coarse met me at the barn and we walked outside. Lacie was in a round pen...I felt her energy as soon as I was outside...and I kept walking toward her at first. One of the workers hooked Lacie to a lead rope and I walked toward them...let Lacie know (mentally) that I was trying to connect with her and I felt her start to connect back. She looked at me, her ears were up and she was alert...

    that was all I needed to know.

    I spent the rest of the time at her stall where she gobbled up most of the carrots I'd brought for her...she seems to still be settling in but she looks beautiful. Just beautiful. Appetite is good, disposition is all Lacie.

    I have missed her so much.

    Tim, thank you for bringing her back home.

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme (Lyn G)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 30, 2008 1:30 PM

    Penny,
    Photos from the jumper show can be found at http://orderpicture.com/index.php3?client=Pur_4109399445&event=Cecil_Co_Fair_2008_-_Wednesday_Open_Jumper&changed_event=1

    if you can find Meghan and Whip.

    ps. My neice is # 475 !

    Lois from Lewisville

    Posted by: Lois at July 30, 2008 3:11 PM

    Hay, everybody!!!

    ###
    Tim and PEnny, Donna and I will be at the barn tomorrow...keep us posted on Lacie...I'm so happy I was able to see her on Tuesday...

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at August 2, 2008 1:39 PM

    Hi Tim and Penny ~ Was very proud of Saar Treaty yesterday. Very daunting post position for a youngster - down on rail in big field like that. Contrary to charts, looked to me like she was up on the lead at the break (very sharp and VERY patient being first to load - long wait for others). Guess what impressed us most was the way she closed after being shuffled so far back - looked like a pretty determined effort :-) Hope she'll take alot away from the experience - NEXT TIME!!! Appreciate the care you guys give your charges... and know that we are like minded, as evidenced by Penny's Saratoga post. As our two yearlings head to OBS in a couple of weeks... our minds (HEARTS) are very much tuned to their futures. Will anyone else love them as much as we have? Cheers! Wendy

    Posted by: wendy at August 3, 2008 11:24 AM

    Hay, FOB's...Tim and Penny:

    Got home a short time ago from a LONG time in the barn and a LONG lunch with Donna Quinn.

    Yes, we saw Saar's eyes and we gave her LOTS of attention...we took turns holding her head and just loving her and telling her what a wonderful, brave, beautiful race horse she is. She loved the attention the carrots...all of it. She and Luise and Veiled Reference were just lovers today..

    We arrived just as Rose Campbell's owner took her home...we were a little sad but Donna talked to the owner and was reassured that Rosie will have a wonderful life...she is such a sweetheart. She demanded lots of carrots before she left and who am I not to oblige???

    The rest of the horses and the cats were wonderful...just wonderful.

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS,OMPH
    Padme

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at August 3, 2008 9:00 PM

    Lyn,
    Thanks for the update on the woolley famblee; it sounds as though Rosie is one of the lucky ones. It's easier to let them leave when we know they are in secure hands. congrats to Saar on a great race. By the way , what does OBS refer to?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at August 4, 2008 1:52 AM

    Congrats to Powered Dounut today at Colonial Downs for her 3rd .
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at August 6, 2008 1:21 AM

    JANICE-
    LOVE & LOTS OF PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT YOUR WAY. I'M SO SORRY SWEETIE. I WISH I HAD SOMETHING MORE INSPIRATIONAL TO SAY, I'M STILL NOT DOING WELL EITHER.

    GOD BLESS YOU SWEETIE,
    CHERYL


    NOT TO BE RUDE, BUT FREAKY DRUG POSTERS, PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE. I'VE BEEN GETTING A LOT OF VIAGRA EMAILS LATELY -- I HOPE THAT PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE JANICE!! :>)

    Posted by: CHERYL G JUST SAY NO TO HORSE SLAUGHTER at August 7, 2008 9:54 PM

    OH KNOW, IT MAY BE MY COMPUTER. I'M SO SORRY, I'M SEEING WEIRD POSTS, BUT I'VE BEEN HAVING BAD COMPUTER PROBLEMS.

    CHERYL G

    Posted by: CHERYL G JUST SAY NO TO HORSE SLAUGHTER at August 7, 2008 9:59 PM

    Penny,
    Great to hear the goings -on at Tim's Place. Any word on how lacie is doing on the farm?
    Do you know what happened to the grey colt you were taken with at the sale?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at August 11, 2008 9:05 PM

    Thanks for the update, Penny, it's so wonderful to hear about everyone! Glad that Gator is back home, and it sounds like he likes his new stall!
    Plan on heading to Philadelphia Park this coming Saturday, and what a treat it will be to see Who's Happy there!!! I must bring my camera and get a couple of pics!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at August 11, 2008 9:08 PM

    Gee, I just got Saturday's lineup for Philly Park and didn't see Who's Happy in any of the races!:( However, Quick Quest is running the in the 6th, will be anxious to see him! :) Maybe Who's Happy will be there again in the near future!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at August 12, 2008 8:07 PM

    Got to see Quick Quest! Unfortunately, he came in 4th, but as long as he cooled out well, that is all that matters. The 1st race at Philly Park was a true disaster, I was almost ready to go home!! :( Two horses broke down/pulled up lame. One was vanned off, the other was walked off....not the way to start a day of racing! :(

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at August 18, 2008 3:32 PM

    Hay Penny!! Just got notice that Who's Happy is running at Philadelphia Park this coming Saturday, August 23rd in the 4th race!! I wasn't planning on going, but am sure going to attempt to! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at August 20, 2008 12:29 AM


    Praying for a fast, safe race for Happy!
    KLB


    Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2008 12:50 AM

    Who's Happy finished 5th in her race this afternoon :( As long as she cools out well, that is all that matters! Hoping that she will do better next time!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at August 23, 2008 7:33 PM

    I see that Molly (Sailing Home) has been entered 9/10 at Penn Nat'l.:
    Horse name Sailing Home
    Notes aka Molly
    Activity type Entry
    Activity date 09-10-2008
    Track Penn National
    Surface Dirt
    Distance 6 Furlongs
    Race number 7
    Purse $13,600
    Claim price $7,500
    Individual claim price $7,500
    Race type Maiden Claiming
    Post position 10
    Jockey Maragh T
    Race entry http://www.drf.com/entries/10/ePEN10.html#7

    It sure disturbs me to see that her claiming price is only $7,500.00! :( Here's hoping for a safe race and that she doesn't get claimed!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at September 5, 2008 5:01 PM

    Ruth Ann,
    I agree; it's so hard to see them race in claiming races.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 6, 2008 2:23 AM

    Penny, Wonderful to get news from the stable. it sounds as Tim is full up and staying busy. Hugs to Luke and Lacie.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 10, 2008 2:20 AM

    ## Hi Penny !!

    I always enjoy your posts and thought it was time for me to tell you ! After all - you cannot read my mind all the way from Arizona, can you ?
    Always "happy" to hear about Who's Happy !! I met her in July - when Lyn Gilbert and I came to visit - armed with lotsa carrots. She is very, very special and very, very tall !

    You mentioned "stall toys" and I wonder IF you could be specific. I have two horses here in Arizona - and since they spend much of their time in stalls in a boarding facility - I need to try and get them interested in "something."

    Take care - and regards from Fan of Barbaro -
    Sherry

    Posted by: sherry at September 10, 2008 11:11 PM

    Hi Penny! It looks like Our Diva is running at Philly this Saturday, 9/13, huh? I will be rooting for her to run a safe and successful race!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at September 11, 2008 3:34 PM

    Ruth Ann,
    Molly did not run well yesterday. Wish we had a place for her.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 12, 2008 3:15 AM

    Great News! I bet she will get extra carrots and hugs.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 13, 2008 12:18 AM

    BRAVA TO SAAR TREATY for her decisive win today, and congratulations to Tim and everyone who had her so well prepped for this race!

    Posted by: Nancy in CT at September 13, 2008 2:50 AM

    Way to race, Powered Donut
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 15, 2008 2:01 AM

    "Ruth Ann,
    Molly did not run well yesterday. Wish we had a place for her.
    KLB
    Posted by: Kathy at September 12, 2008 3:15 AM"
    ------------------
    Sorry for not responding sooner, Kathy! :( It is difficult to read posts and replies with all these spammers flooding the board and didn't see this until this morning!

    Yes, it did not look good for Molly, what a shame! It seems she is just not into this, it's too bad she can't have another career!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at September 15, 2008 3:19 PM

    Congrats to Saar Treaty and Powdered Donut and Tim and Penny and all the gang at Double Trouble!!

    Posted by: LindaVA at September 15, 2008 4:15 PM

    Hi Sherry,

    To answer your question about toys there are several ideas. You can use an empty corn oil bottle and tie it up for them to play with or put a few small stones in it so that it rattles. You can also put little baby plasic rings on a cross tie for them to chew and move around. They also make balls for horses and loads of our horses like to play with them. Hope that helps.

    good Luck
    penny

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at September 15, 2008 5:11 PM

    Great words of wisdom as usual Penny!!

    I will look out for something good today :)

    Miss you guys and the horses more than ever,

    love to you all,

    Manda

    Posted by: Manda at September 15, 2008 8:37 PM

    Thanks for the update, Penny!! I always love hearing about your horses. Wonderful for the recent winnings and I thought it was so cool to see Saar Treaty mentioned in the Bloodhorse blog on first year sires, etc. Very cool! I'm very proud of Meghan and Whippy, too. Sounds like they're doing great with only being in training for eventing, etc., for such a short time. I know you all have such patience that she'll be bringing home ribbons all the time soon.

    Thanks!

    Posted by: txbarbfan at September 15, 2008 10:58 PM

    Penny,
    Sounds as though things are really hopping at Double Trouble. Any word on Triumphant?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 16, 2008 12:48 AM

    Thanks for the updates, Penny! I just got notice that Powder House Road is at Fairhill and had a workout this a.m.! Love this guy, saw him @ Philly Park last year. He was given some time off for his bones to grow, now he's back in training. I believe he is in Rick Porter's stable there....

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at September 23, 2008 3:36 PM

    Hlatikulu is what DRF has. pronounced Shlatycooloo? poor track anouncers

    Posted by: Lois M at September 26, 2008 6:11 PM

    What a great day!! Congrats to Who's Happy & Tim! :) And a special congrats to Juanita,one brave lady with a broken foot getting to see Who's Happy! Another horse at Fair Hill in Fox Hill Farms barn, Powder House Road, won his race @ Delaware this afternoon for Larry Jones & Rick Porter ....... an overcast and gloomy day today, what a great day it turned out to be! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at September 29, 2008 9:44 PM

    Congrats to Who's happy and Tim.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at September 30, 2008 2:30 AM

    Hay, Kathy...

    I visited Tim's barn last Sunday and Triumphant was in one of the corner stalls...

    and he is such a sweetheart...he wanted lots of attention, lots of carrots...

    and who am I to say no???? Hmmmmm????

    Paris is recovering from her colic - I missed her beautiful presence, but it was the "distaff" side that I spent most of my time loving....Miss MVP, Ginger, JoJo, Veiled Reference...it was wonderful and they all just loved the attention...Bubble Gum also wanted attention and of course, I would never turn her down...

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at October 4, 2008 9:42 PM

    Lyn,
    Thanks for the updates. I really love getting your personal glimpses of their antics. Is Lacie still at the farm? Prayers for Paris.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at October 4, 2008 11:48 PM

    Hay, Kathy...

    as far as I know, Lacie is still at the farm...the three months ends at the end of October....I figure I'll be a mess when I see her again...I just want to hug her....that's all.

    Donna and I are going this coming Sunday. Hooray!!!

    Healing, Love, Peace
    ONS, OMPH
    Padme (Lyn)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at October 6, 2008 10:01 PM

    Lyn,
    Give them all hugs for me. How is Paris?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at October 7, 2008 3:34 AM

    Paging Penny! Penny.....where are you?? We miss your updates on all the kids :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at October 15, 2008 7:50 PM

    Hi Ruth Ann,

    I am still here but haven't any real updates lately. I will try to corner Tim this evening to at least give me a little something to put up for you guys. I don't spend as much time in the barn anymore and can't really fill you in. A real effort will be made on my part to get Tim to provide some information.

    Check Later or perhaps first thing tomorrow!

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at October 15, 2008 8:33 PM

    "Hi Ruth Ann,
    I am still here but haven't any real updates lately. I will try to corner Tim this evening to at least give me a little something to put up for you guys. I don't spend as much time in the barn anymore and can't really fill you in. A real effort will be made on my part to get Tim to provide some information.
    Check Later or perhaps first thing tomorrow!
    Posted by: Penny Woolley at October 15, 2008 8:33 PM"

    Hi Penny, glad you are still here! :) I didn't realize that you don't get in the barn as much as you did in the past. I'll keep checking back in for any updates as they come along! Thanks for your response! :) Hope all is well with all "the kids"! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at October 15, 2008 10:08 PM

    Thanks for the updates, Penny, glad to hear that all are doing ok! Poor Mike, Ouch!! :( Not one but two incidents in one day, I'm sure he's sore!
    Looking forward to when Who's Happy runs again! Enjoy this beautiful weather and the weekend ahead! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at October 17, 2008 4:06 PM

    I am a faithful daily reader and always check for updates. I love keeping up with Tim's horses. I appreciate the peek into what it is like to be involved with race horses at Fair Hill. For me it is facinating.

    Posted by: Carlene at October 17, 2008 4:10 PM

    I hope you will continue to post updates. It's very interesting to keep up with what the horses are doing.

    Posted by: C at October 17, 2008 4:14 PM

    I love to read about Tim's horses; you make it seem that I am right there with them. And such interesting descriptions of each. It's easy to see how much you care for them. Pls. keep writing!
    Cate Kane

    Posted by: Catherine Kane at October 17, 2008 4:43 PM

    Hi Penny and all at Double Trouble!

    We're still here!

    Thanks for the updates, I love reading about all Tim's horses.

    Posted by: LindaVA at October 17, 2008 6:28 PM

    Penny ~ Sure hope that 2yo race for fillies
    (1 1/16T) on the 22nd at Laurel will go... know the last one didn't fill. Would seem the perfect spot for Saar. 1/2 sister running tomorrow at Cork (field of 18... good grief!) Fingers crossed! Wendy

    Posted by: Wendy at October 17, 2008 7:36 PM

    Thanks so much for the update, Penney! I check on your website every day to see if there's any news about you and Tim and all the horses. I know you are extremely busy with all that's going on, but this is a wonderful connection to y'all and your barn, so please keep it up. Thanks!

    Celeste
    txbarbfan

    Posted by: txbarbfan at October 17, 2008 11:50 PM

    Hi, Penny

    I read this page often :) There's a calendar filled with photos of "too cute" Luke above my desk, and when I see him, I always think of you and Tim.

    Thanks for being such a faithful reporter

    Posted by: Cheryl Jones at October 18, 2008 5:53 AM

    Penny,
    Great to hear from you! I still check in daily to see what's going on at Tim's house. How's Luke?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at October 19, 2008 3:31 AM

    Thanks for the update!! I hope that Tim and the horses all recover from their wild trips yesterday! That's got to be something of a trek to get two horses to two different tracks on the same day. I hope they all come out of their races well. It is also so cool to hear about Whippie's progression in her new career, too. Just plain cool. Thank you!
    Celeste
    txbarbfan

    Posted by: txbarbfan at October 20, 2008 1:30 PM

    Dear KLB,

    Luke is doing just fine, he lives with Whip and Timmy and he is actually moving quite well. I may ship him into Fair Hill for a morning just to school a few babies. He still looks great and loves life.

    Penny

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at October 20, 2008 3:23 PM

    Hi Penny & Happy Monday to you! :) Thanks so much for the updates today, Tim sure had a busy weekend! Yes, I received notice of Who's Happy's workout this morning, am looking forward to her next entry. Glad to hear that and "the kids" are doing well, just love how you write about each one! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at October 20, 2008 5:26 PM

    Penny,
    Great news on our precious Luke. You may have to have a chat with him before you ship him to FH; Tim says he thinks he is the boss. Oh, well, he strikes me as a smart horse, but we won't tell Tim.
    Hugs to all,
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at October 21, 2008 12:14 AM

    Hay Penny

    Just checking in to see how ebberbuddys doing at Fairhill??? What ever happened to Nonpareil????When I visited Tims barn with the FOB Nonpareil and I had a good talk....well LOL I did most of the talking and NP mostly listened and enjoyed the mint I found in my pocket.

    I see that it is time to take out the trash at your site too???

    Give our love to ALL at Double Trouble and a big HUG for Luke of course!!!!!

    Posted by: Maribel at October 25, 2008 7:39 AM

    Congrats on Tim's win
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at October 26, 2008 5:21 PM

    Nice race today for Saar Treaty. I was a big fan of her dam and the sire Danzig. There is breeding to Danzig on both sides. I am happy for you both on a job well done. She will be making some more noise in the future. She ran against some well bred fillies with some top trainers. You all must have been delighted. I know I was!

    Posted by: Anne at October 27, 2008 12:01 AM

    Thanks for the update, Penny! And a BIG congrats to all!! :) Waiting now on when Who's Happy will be running. Glad that all is well!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at October 27, 2008 3:38 PM

    Looks like it's extra carrots for Saar.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at October 28, 2008 1:11 AM

    Responding to post from Anne re: Saar Treaty. Says that she was a fan of her dam? Am wondering if she had followed her race career. VERY interesting to note, that Top of the Noggin broke her maiden going 1 1/16 on the turf, winning by 4 1/2 lengths and in just her third start... DeJa Vu, almost spooky :-) We were certainly proud of Saar, and made big fuss over mare for having produced such a special girl!!!

    Posted by: wendy at October 28, 2008 1:30 PM

    Penny:
    Not just the trolls are reading!
    We are here.

    I just need to let you know once in a while...and Penny. What is "airish?" lol

    best: jonna in liverpool NY
    always wishing the best for Your and Tim's horses...

    Posted by: jonna skehan at October 30, 2008 10:36 PM

    Hay, FOB's!

    Donna Quinn and I went to Tim's barn today...had a wonderful time - did not get to see Michael Matz or Nicanor today and I know Michael will be shipping the horses around mid-month. We're deciding whether to visit next Sunday and see if we can walk down to the track to get one more view of Nicanor. We'll know more by Friday.

    The horses were amazing...especially Bubble Gum...Saar was so happy to see Donna (and me...but she and Donna have a lovely connection). All the horses were just lovely today. Vicar and I were forehead to forehead, Sky Heat was just a love and the rest were very happy to see us. Donna and I got comments from the women working there that the horses know we're coming before we arrive...I'm not surprised to hear this since I communicate with them well before we arrive.

    We were told that Ginger and Miss MVP are in the same race this coming Wednesday...as long as they come home safely...but the girls on that side of the barn were wonderful...

    And we finally found out Tim's horse is named Rosetta...and she is wonderful. Just wonderful.

    Penny,how is Paris? Is she still recovering? Any word on whether or not Real Lace would be returning to the barn???

    But it was Bubble Gum who just showed her heart today. Donna and I had time with her...the three of us and the flow was beautiful...just beautiful. It was so hard to leave her...

    All Love,
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at November 2, 2008 11:05 PM

    Lynn,
    I so look forward to your updates. Is Triumphant still at the barn?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at November 3, 2008 12:49 AM

    Lyn,

    Paris was back at the Veternarian's clinic last week with another round of colic. She has now left and hopefully will not return to the clinic. They did check her for ulcers while she was here and the good news is that she does not have ulcers. Hopefully she will have a full recovery now. Unfortunately we will not be getting Real Lace back at the barn. The owner has other plans for her that do not include Fair Hill.

    Penny

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at November 3, 2008 3:48 PM

    Penny, hope paris is on the mend. so disappointed about Lacie.

    Maybe we need to try and claim her.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at November 4, 2008 12:34 AM

    Thank you for the updates, Penny! I'm very sorry to hear that Lacey will not be returning to Fair Hill :-(( I hope the owner uses sense and retires her to be a broodmare.....she is not getting any younger and her last couple of races were not the Lacey I remember in the past!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at November 17, 2008 4:19 PM

    Thank you so much for the updates, Penny! I do appreciate it so much and I know it must be quite a task to wade through some of the comments, but those of us here for the legitimate reason of caring about you and Tim and all the horses, really do love to hear from you when you get the time. Thank you, sincerely.
    txbarbfan

    Posted by: txbarbfan at November 17, 2008 4:59 PM

    Miss you guys, thinking of you both!

    Give all the animals a big kiss from me,


    much love xx

    Posted by: Manda at November 17, 2008 6:52 PM

    Penny,
    Love hearing from you about Tim and his charges.
    Best to everyone. It is getting cooler here in NW Florida, down in the 30's tonight and into the 60's during the day. Perhaps winter is on the way. Hugs to Triumphant if he will let you.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at November 18, 2008 12:53 AM

    Thank you so much for continuing to update us on the horses. I am sorry you have to deal with the junk on here. It's too bad these people keep having to bother others with their trash. You are so fortunate to have these horses to be around. You will get through the tough times at Laurel!

    Posted by: Lynda Pellitteri at November 23, 2008 9:44 PM

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