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    Tims Update 8

    Update 254: Several new things to report since the last update. This is the time of year when many horses get to go home for a winter break. King Congaree, Triumphant and JoJo have all begun their vacations. Ms MVP has gone to Florida to continue running on the turf for the winter. Saar Treaty ran last week in her first race off a break. She ran in a Stakes race and finished 5th I believe. She has come home fine but we have had to move her to live behind a screen due to her biting three people so far. Everyone will be much safer with her behind bars so to speak. Murrell's Inlet who is one of Tim's new horses ran third a few nights ago on a wet track at Penn National. Lizzie's Legend has come back into the barn and has not lost any of her fiestiness. She is still very matter-of-fact about things and watch her at dinner time. I love a filly with a bit of spunk. Anyway, that's it for now.

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    Update 253: Just a few updates to report. Rose To Riches made her debut at Penn National on Tuesday Night. She ran a bit green but should come on a lot with the experience. She is still a great filly to be around in the barn and we are expecting great things with her. Tap Softly ran last night and finished fourth. It was a good spot for her and of course we are disappointed that she did not finish in the money. The good news is that she is fine and will race again. Saar Treaty is steadily making her way back to the races. She seems happy and hopefully this will reflect in her races. JoJo has gone to have a much deserved break for the winter. She takes easily to having a break and loves to be turned out with friends. Tim is currently looking for a race for Marcie Lee. Hopefully something will come around soon. King Congaree should be having another start for the year before he too will have a winter break. What a loveable goof he is. Anyway, no other news to report that I know of.

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    Update 252: Loads of new things going on at Tim Woolley racing. Rosey is ready to run. She was meant to run last week but the PA bred race did not fill. She is mentally and physically ready to advance to the races so hopefully will get her chance soon. Saar Treaty continues to progress and is working nicely. Got A Notion won her last race and has come out of it eating well and seems to be just fine. This filly can look like a grump but really she is just a big softy. Tap Softly has grown so much hair that she had to be clipped last weekend. She handled it like a champ and is much better after training with her thick coat off. Lilly has been doing great, I'm not really sure what the next plan is for her. King Congaree will have another go at over a mile to end his year. He has gotten very tall and still has a wonderful personality. What a cool horse. Anyway, I will try to get some information from the trainer to give a more exciting update. I heard that Lynn and Donna were here last weekend. I wish I would have been there, it is such fun to get together with these ladies.

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    Update 251: Tim's weekend ended nicely with JoJo winning her race at Laurel on Saturday. She ran a bang up race. Both of last weeks winners have come home and are just fine. Miss MVP has come out of her race unbelievably well and the report is that she was hardly blowing after the race. JoJo is fine and is her usual quiet self around the barn. Wow, what a weekend. This week things are going fine so far. Saar Treaty is back and training well. Tap Softly is toting her rider around the track every morning. King Congaree is training towards his return to the races and is such a goof ball to be around. He is like an eight year old kid in a fifteen year old body. Rose to Riches is still as sweet as ever and does everything we ask like a true lady. She should not be far from the races. I'll try to get another update from the trainer and let you know more of what's going on.

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    Update 250: What a nice Friday it has turned out to be. Tim has just called from Monmouth Park to say that Ms MVP won the race. What a trouper she is. She tries hard everytime and we couldn't be more delighted for her owner. Tomorrow is JoJo at Laurel. Lets hope she can have the same results.

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    Update 249: Last week was very busy for Tim and the horses. Tap Softly went to Penn National to try running long for the first time. She did not like it. Sometimes when a horse is used to just running their heart out from the get go, it is difficult to get them to save themselves. Tap has come back feeling fine and eating well. We will go back to the drawing board. Sunday Marcie Lee ran at Presque Isle to finish third. Running from the back of the pack is her style but for this race she was left with a little too much room to make up. Triumphant ran yesterday (Monday) at Philadelphia Park. He ran a great race and finished fourth. He was just beaten for a third place finish. Abbey Rules ran for the first time last week as well. She was a little frazzled as two year old fillies can be but she will learn and improve with her next start I am quite sure!!! Rose to Ritches continues to inch her way towards the races. She has steadily improved with each piece of work and mentally seems to be handling things just fine. Anyway, just a quick update until I speak with the trainer.

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    Update 248: What a gorgeous Tuesday morning with temps under 60 degrees when the first set went to the track. The horses were feeling fresh and Strike had to have a reminder that he was supposed to be a good influence on his girls. King Congaree came off the track with his tail over his back. What a funny boy he is. Got a Notion was accompanied by Spike and I have to say that she was a bit more solid than he was. Tap Softly was jigging a little on the way home after standing in the gate and then training a mile around the oval. She has come out of her last race in good form. Saar Treaty is back in training after several months of R & R. She looks great. Triumphant ran on Saturday night at Penn National. He finished a good third on a sloppy track. It took him awhile to get moving due to the slop hitting him in the face, but when he started to run he did great. He has come home nickering for his dinner. Anyway, I'm not sure if there are any runners this week. I will have to corner the trainer and find out.

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    Update 247: What a beautiful Monday morning. Marcie Lee ran at Presque Isle on Saturday and ran a bang up race. She broke from the gate, ran towards the back of the pack, picked off horses slowly, got stuck behind a wall of traffic, went through a very small hole, and came rolling down the lane to finish a great second place. It seems as though nothing fazes her.
    Tim did not make the trip out to Presque Isle. Robbie was riding in Saratoga last week when his horse fell at the last resulting in a broken collar bone. He will be out for awhile. Tim has managed to piece together a few riders to fill in. Strike had to work this morning. The first set he came off the track snorting and blowing so he had to go back to the track for some more work. The second set he was just fine. After jogging two turns with Tap Softly he walked off the track like a gentleman. Anyway, I'm sure there are a few runners later in the week. I will fill you in as soon as I know the details.

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    Update 246: The humidity is still around on this Thursday morning. Tap Softly ran a great race last night at Penn National to get the win. She is such a trouper. The only issue was that she would not pee in the spit barn. Plan B was to put blinkers on her which only succeeded in getting her rushing around the stall not understanding her job. In the long run they had to pull a blood and she came home. She looked bright this morning after her late night. This weekend Tim is off to Presque Isle with Lilly. Lilly will be running sometime on Saturday. I hope it is a bit cooler out there. Strike (Spike) continues to improve. He is learned to be a great pony and I hope with a lot of work he will be a suitable replacement for Luke. Luke is enjoying his turn out time in the paddock and will shortly move to the farm where he will give the occasional ride to the kids and eat grass all day. I absolutely love having him around and can't wait to take him to the farm. Anyway, just a quick update today. I will try to corner the trainer and get some new news later...


    Update 245: Foggy Friday today. JoJo ran last night at Presque Isle. She did not perform like we had hoped and the report we got was that she was not blowing a bit after the race. Tim is not sure why she did not do well but she will return today and will be checked out thoroughly. I tried out the new pony today. His name is Strike(although I keep calling him Spike). He looks a lot like Luke but is just a bit bigger. Strike and Luke have become fast buddys in the paddock and they have everyone doing a double take. They scratch each others back and seem to enjoy each others company. We are hoping that Luke will teach him a few things. Abbey seems to enjoy him and has taken to the pony with flying colors. Triumphant also enjoyed a bit of company coming home from the track in the fog. With a little work we hope Strike will be rock solid like Luke. He sure has big shoes to fill. I believe the next runner is going to be Tap Softly next week. King Congaree is back and is gallopping. Gelding him has settled him just a bit and hopefully he will return to good form. Ms MVP marched to the track this morning in the fog, and she went like a trouper. She always gives 100 percent. Rose to Riches has had a easier week. Her shins have gotten a little touchy so Tim backed off of her a little this week. She is so happy to do anything you ask. What a joy to work with. Anyway, enough for now.

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    Update 244: What a beautiful Friday morning her in Fair Hill. Last night Triumphant ran a bang up race at Penn National. He was in front down the lane and just got nipped at the wire to take second place by a neck. The excitement of the race made the late night at beautiful Penn National a lot better. Carrot man George has reported that this morning he took as many mints as he could and was quite alert. Anyway, that's all for now.

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    Update 243: We started out with a little rain on this Thursday morning and now it is just grey out. Well over the weekend Lilly won at Presque Isle. She is a sister to Who's Happy. We have hopes that she will earn Stakes status just like her big sister's. She has come home just fine. Tap Softly is ready to run again. Her last race didn't take a bit of energy out of her. Our Hearthrob is now hand walking in the barn. Recovery from her surgery has worked out perfectly and she is now enjoying some time out of her stall. The time spent out of her stall is very controlled time because she is a very active girl. So far she is cooperating fine with the exception of giving her owner a hard time. Anyway, Tim is off to the races this evening with Triumphant. He is ready to run and hopefully will feel the need to get to the front.

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    Update 242: Today is a muggy & buggy Friday morning and we are expecting storms. Last week was a busy week for Tim Woolley Racing. Test the Trust (Rosey) ran on Sunday at Philadelphia Park. She stalked the pace and won quite nicely and was claimed. The claim was unexpected but we are happy that she was fully prepared to run her best. She behaved like a champ... JoJo ran at Philadelphia Park this week on Tuesday. She was upset in the gate and over anticipated the break, hitting her eye on the gate. Her eye is getting better but she looked like she had a good bop. Triumphant has been entered several times with no luck. His races have not been fully supported by others and have not gone. The two year olds are going nicely. Abbey and Rose to Riches have both gone a strong three eighths of a mile and have successfully broken from the gate. Perhaps they will be ready in a month to six weeks. King Congaree shipped back in the other day after having time off for throat surgery and gelding. He seems just fine after his brief hiatus. Anyway, Lilly will be running at Presque Isle this Sunday, wish her luck...

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    Update 241: This weekend was a busy time for Tim. Saturday Tap Softly ran a great race at Philadelphia Park to finish 3rd in her first start. She is a quick little girl. Marcie Lee also ran last week at Philadelphia Park and finished second by a neck. She is such a grown up now and did everything right. Both fillies have come out of their races with flying colors. Rose to Riches and Abbey Rules have continued with their gate training and have advanced enough to break out the front on the next trip. There is a new stable pony at Tim Woolley Racing. His name is Strike. He is a paint like Luke and slightly larger. Maybe with loads of practice he can be as good as Luke has been. Hopefully his feet will be better than Luke's feet. Strike is a cross with a thoroughbred so he doesn't have the tiny quarter horse feet. Good Luck!!!

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    Update 240: What a gorgeous and cool Monday morning. The horses trained before any of the heat set in and all is well in Woolley world. Last week ending up working out ok with JOJO winning at Philadelphia Park on the turf. She has come home healthy and happy. Lilly did not get in the race that was picked out for her so Tim is formualting another plan for her. The two year olds are training well. Rose to Ritches is a tall, leggy, chestnut filly with loads of personality. She is partnered up with Lizzies Legend, the first homebred for Two Legends Farm. Lizzie is a tough broad. Watch out when you pass her stall, she is very protective of her space, and lets not even talk about her dinner. Mr and Mrs Carlson has finally taken the plunge into Racehorse ownership with their purchase of Ave Ravina. She is a gorgeous filly. Abbey Rules gave Tim a little trouble last week. She apparently was not quite sure of the large group of Michael Matz horses coming at her on the path. I'm sure it won't take her long to get used to the massive sets that come from the Matz barn. She was definately making sure that she was going to be out of the way before anyone could get her!!! Tap Softly is going great and should be running very soon as well. This filly may be small but she is quick. I can't wait to see her get to the races. Anyway, have a good day everyone!!!

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    Update 239: Many things happened this past weekend. Raj was claimed from us and my only hope is that he is taken care of and someone falls in love with him. He will be missed in the barn. Ms MVP ran a great race to just get beat for second place. She finished third and has come out of her race as happy as ever. Yesterday (Monday) JoJo ran a great race at Philadelphia to win by several lengths. What a nice filly to be around. Tim has reported that she seems fine after her efforts. Next will be Lilly who will be running this weekend.

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    Update 238: Just a quick update on this Beautiful Tuesday morning. The cool air is such a nice break from the humidity. Well, Triumphant has come out of his race last week with flying colors. He is very impressed with himself. Perhaps the victory is a result of the loads of mints the visitors have been giving him. Lily (Who's Happy little sister) had a strong piece of work this morning and is not far from the races. Sunday morning I was taking a good look at her and she has gotten tall and strong. There should be loads of excitement when she races!!! The new two year olds are all at about the same spot in their training. Today was gate day. Rose to Riches, Abbey Ruler, Lizzie's Legend are all little fillies. The lone gelding is Luck of the Buck. All of these babies are well mannered and ready to go on. Tim has quite a busy weekend. Calcutta Clipper is on his way to Presque Isle to run on Thursday. Calcutta is a big grey gelding that is very serious about his job. He is also very serious about his dinner!!! Rajasthan will be making another trip to Colonial Downs on Friday and perhaps ?? Ms MVP will be running at Colonial on Saturday. The little filly we used to have Tail Tales (we called her Kitty) won at Colonial Downs the other day. I really miss having her in the barn but am so happy that she won. She must be happy. Anyway, hopefully all is well with the outside world.

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    Update 237: Today is rainy Thursday. Rosetta (Test the Trust) breezed and is yet another step closer to making it to the races. She went a decent half mile and we will see how her shins come out of the piece of work. Last night Tim went to Penn National with Triumphant. The track was sealed due to the inclement weather but Triumphant would not be denied. He made his way to the front of the pack, only to be passed down the lane, but fought back to "Triumph". We couldn't be any happier for the horse and his owner (David Charlton). Hopefully he has now gotten a taste for the winner's circle.

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    Update 236: Monday morning is here and it is cool with very little humidity so far. The weekend was very eventful for Tim. The old bugger (Rajasthan) must have found the turf suitable and decided he would win his race on Saturday. Sunday morning he was very happy with himself and one of the FOB's had dropped him off a huge bag of mints. Ms MVP also ran a very courgeous race. She was running at the front until about the 16th pole and fought it out to finish a great fourth place. I stopped to give her some love yesterday and she was nickering for her breakfast. She has come out of her race in great shape. This morning JoJo was up at Philadelphia Park to run on the turf. She is now on her way home because the race has come off the turf. We have heard that Congaree has had his surgery and has come through with flying colors. I'm sure he will be a good patient and heal quickly. His is so much fun to be around and he is missed in the barn. Anyway, nothing else new right now.

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    Update 235: Just a quick update on this warm and sunny Friday. This is not really as much an update as it is just a blog. I was running along the NCR trail in Timonium the other day. Somehow running gives my mind enough clarity to cut through all of the caos and get back to the basics. After about 40 minutes of striving to fix the challenges of being married to someone that trains racehorses for a living, I began to do a short warm-down. My run had been steeped with prayers for guidance and ideas on just how to make sure there is some sort of balance between taking care of these wonderful horses that we have been given to train and also taking time for the other things in life. How do we keep the pressure to a minimum while still feeling like we are making every effort to make sure these animals are fully prepared to race. When I finally quit running I noticed a load noice that had been disturbing my quiet thinking time. When I finally took the time to stop and look up, I noticed a Red Headed Woodpecker and relised that this was the answer I had been praying for. Sometimes, with life and with horses, you need to be like a woodpecker, sooner or later you will peck in the perfect spot!

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    Update 234: We had a nice Monday morning to start the week off. The Two-Year-Olds have all settled into the routine now and seem to be enjoying things so far. There are times in life where you have to move on from past dreams and look towards the future. Veiled Reference is being retired and will soon be bred. She continues to have issues with her foot and Sean and Tim think that it is best to move her into the next phase of her life. What a great mom she will make. Our Hearthrob sustained a knee injury in her last race and the decision has been made to retire her as well. She will be a riding horse after several months rehabilitation. Her love of attention and mints has not faded by any means. King Congaree was scoped the other day and he has a breathing issue that needs to be addressed. He will have surgery and a couple of months recovery before he starts back again. Tim considers himself very lucky that these injuries are not life threatening and that each horse will continue with another purpose. Woolley has been in the news a lot lately with the running of the Kentucky Derby and the other Triple Crown races, but just remember that Tim is the Woolley without the cowboy hat.

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    Update 233: Just a quick update on this beautiful Monday morning. Bunches of new Two-year-Olds have shipped into the barn. The atmosphere is reminiscent of graduating from middle school and moving to high school. We have Abbey Ruler, Rose to Ritches, Lizzie's Legend, and Luck of the Buck, all taking the next step towards their racing career. All of these babies have been well trained to make the next move. Tim will be getting very busy at Colonial Downs in the next week or so with the abundance of turf horses he has in the barn. Rosetta has been breezing well and Tim has settled on the name "Test the Trust". We'll see if we can get the Jockey Club to agree!

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    Update 232: King Congaree ran around the track at Delaware Park yesterday and has come home fine. He is like a teenager trying to play basketball for the first time. What a goof! He does everything we ask of him and I'm sure he will come a long way for the experience of yesterday. Today Tim has Nongoma and Ms MVP racing and hopefully they will run well. The first breeze day at the sales went well yesterday and my hope is that today will run smoothly. Wonder has had a setback and will need a few months off. The decision was made to geld him and he has come through that with flying colors. He is such a nice boy to be around and what a looker. Otherwise I don't know how things are going but if I hear from Tim I will try to keep you in the loop.

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    Update 231: The weather sure is great on this Wednesday morning. Today is the first day of the gallop show at Timonium and things are going great. I spoke briefly with Tim last night and have just a few things to report. King Congaree will be running today at Delaware Park against Nicanor. The race is not on the turf which would be preferable but it will be great to see him race. Hopefully I will sneak away and get to watch the race. I know also that Nongoma and Ms MVP are both running at Pimlico in the next day or two and JoJo will be going to Presque Isle to run. Things are really cooking this weekend with the Preakness. I haven't been keeping up with the news but I hope the filly gets to run. Anyway, someone please write to me and let me know how Lacey ran.

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    Update 230: Rainy Monday. Tim had a good ending to last week. Rajasthan ran at Atlantic Citdy and finally broke his maiden. He is such an old bugger your never quite sure what his plan is (Raj). Raj took Victor to the front end and ran his usual race to the three eighths pole. I'm not sure what possessed the old horse but he didn't stop there he kept on running. He won the race by about six lengths and has come home like it was just a walk in the park. He seems happy and is eating everything. He is a good eater to say the least. Congaree keeps edging towards the races. The toys in his stall get thrown into the shed row on a regular basis. His ball is on the roof of the stalls where he threw it a couple days ago. I will have to send Tim to retreive it. JoJo will shortly be making her way to Presque Isle. She is still quiet in the barn and saves all of her energy for the racetrack. Saar Treaty is eating well and seems to be unfazed by her recent victory. Ms MVP is really looking great after shedding most of her winter coat. Tim has tried a new feed for her and she seems to really like it. She is not too far from the races. I'm not sure what the next plan is for Triumphant except for trying him in a longer race and letting him try the turf. He is still the happy, attention seeking, cheeky boy that demands love from everyone. Wonder is really looking as flashy as ever and is coming along nicely. He breezed last week from the gate with JoJo and although she got a slight jump on him leaving there (she has run and has a lot more experience), he dug his toes in and quickly caught up to finish nicely. Saturday he had a 5/8ths breeze with Ms. MVP and handled it like a gentleman. We can't wait to get him to the races. Anyway, I will try to keep up on any news!!

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    Update 229: Just a quick update on this sunny Monday. Tim and Mike went to Pimlico yesterday with Our Hearthrob. She gave everyone a lot of excitement popping out of the gate and running first and second all the way to the head of the lane. She got boxed in down the lane and finished off the board but what an exciting ride. I was a bit worried about the heat but Tim said she handled it just fine. Mike on the other hand was melting in the heat. Anyway, I'm not sure what is going on in the barn but if I hear of anything I will let you know.

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    Update 228: What a gorgeous Friday morning. Great news all around today, Saar Treaty has come out of her phenomenal run yesterday with flying colors. She was a very determined filly and made her way to the front in just enough time. We also had two visitors today that enjoyed a few hours on the track. Mike Rhea came in this morning and we shipped Luke to Fair Hill to take care of him. Tim has just called to say that Mike and Luke had a great morning. Luke behaved perfectly and didn't seem to mind just hanging out. I'm not sure of this weekends runners. If I hear anything I'll let you know.

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    Update 227: Not a bad day for Thursday. The sun is trying desperately to shine. Just a quick update. Saar Treaty has come back to us from Florida and is on her way to Pimlico to race today. All I know is that the race goes off about 4pm. Good Luck !!!

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    update 226: Well it is Wednesday afternoon and the sun has made an appearance. I need to correct my last blog in that Tim was running Draw the Line at Philadelphia Park not Penn National. Forgive me for this blunder but she ran a great second and was claimed in the process. The owner and trainer were both happy with the outcome. She is a nice filly and we hope she does well for her new owners. No other news at the moment.

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    Update 225: Tim had quite a busy weekend. Saturday he went to Charles Town with Veiled Reference. She ran a great race getting some rough racing room to finish third. Tim reported that she was fine this morning when he jogged her up. Sunday Rajasthan ran at Pimlico. He also ran third and has come out of his race like he was at a picnic. The weather was great and two thirds is not too shabby. This morning a few sets went to the track before the rain started. The horses in later sets were lucky enough to stay in the shed row. Tim should be on his way to Penn National tomorrow night with Draw the Line. Who's Happy has been retired and is starting her life as a broodmare. Lilly will have to carry on the family name. Anyway, not sure whatelse is going on but if I hear anything I will let you know.

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    Updat 224: Today was a busy Thursday with quite a few workers! Tim reports that Tap Softly breezed with Wonder and both went well. Both of them are progressing nicely. The big, grey colt Congaree also breezed and Tim is very excited to get him to the races. It should not be far away now. Rajasthan may have a run around a point to point this weekend to give him a good work before Atlantic City opens. He is doing well and seems to be quite happy at the moment. Sometimes he can be a persnickity old man (just like his owner), just kidding. Anyway, Veiled Reference continues to feel fresh! She is a very active girl in the mornings and it will be great to get her back to the races. Who's Happy is back in training. So far she seems to be managable. Boudeville seems to be holding his own and I would absolutely love to see him get to the races. What a little speed demon he is. Anyway, that's all for now.

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    Update 223: Tim has just called from Philadelphia Park where Draw the Line ran a great race and finished second. She behaved like a queen in the paddock and was given a brilliant ride by Billy Hollick. Both trainer and owner seem happy with her efforts. Robbie had two winners in Camden this weekend. He is currently on top of the steeplechase jockey standings. It looks as though he is going to have quite an exciting season. Tim will be off to the races again tomorrow with Nongoma. Hopefully she will do as well as Draw the Line. Sky Heat and Triumphant have both come out of their races last week with flying colors. Rajasthan may be running in a flat race this weekend at the Marlboro Races. No word on who the jockey is yet. Should be quite a bit of fun to see him run. Anyway, that's all for now.

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    Update 222: Spoke with Tim a short while ago. Triumphant is fine. The good news is that he broke from the gate well and will come a long way with his experience. His nerves got the better of him a few times but he did stand in the gate well. He did manage to beat a couple horses accross the wire. I'm sure he will have grown up some for this race and the next one should be interesting. Thankfully Tim had a jockey aboard that did not loose his cool with Triumphant's nervousness. Billy gave him a great ride and trip for the first go. Many jockey's would have been too afraid to give him a good ride, but Billy gave him a good experience. For that we are very grateful. We will get them next time!!!

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    Update 221: Although it is very chilly on this Tuesday morning, the sun is now out and there is no wind. I'm not sure how things went in the barn this morning but thought I would give you a quick update. Triumphant is on his way to Philadelphia Park to make his maiden voyage. I hope that he shows some promise today. He sure looks the part of a racehorse and it would be absolutely great to see him run well for his owner's. Anyway, if I hear anything else from Tim I will let you know.

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    Update 220: Just a quick update on this rainy Wednesday morning. Saar Treaty won a really nice race yesterday in Florida. The race came off the grass, was run on a messy track and she still won. We couldn't be more happy for her owner and the trainer Tim Hills. On another note, Tim took a Triumphant and another filly to breeze at Delaware Park yesterday to give them some more experience. Both horses did well and seemed to be fine this morning. It is always good to give them as much experience as you can before they go to the races. Anyway, if I get anymore updates from Tim I'll let you know.

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    Update 219: Quite a bit warmer on this Friday morning and Tim has shed his ski pants. Tomorrow he may even have to take off the long johns. Sky Heat ran fourth a few days ago at Charles Town. She has come home fine and seems no worse for wear. Bubble Gum (Our Hearthrob) will be making her debut next week at Penn National. She has been training great and hopefully she is fully prepared to start her racing career. Truimphant is not far from the races, some time towards the end of the month Tim has a race picked for him. He is still happy and as loveable as ever. Whenever I see King Congaree he seems to have grown taller. He is such a goof but is doing everything Tim asks of him. Tim is actually thinking about what to name Rosa now so all of your suggestions should help him. She is ready to start breezing and is looking for a partner to breeze with. Wonder was jumping around his stall this morning, the horses seem to sense that spring is in the air. Tap Softly was curiously watching all of the commotion in the barn this morning. I kept waiting for her to jump around bucking and kicking but she never did. Watching the action seemed to make her happy enough. Anyway, if I hear anything else I'll let you know.

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    Update 218: A much better day weather wise this Wednesday morning. Virtually no wind and sunny. The horses seem to enjoy a bit more sun on their backs. Sky Heat is doing well and looking to race in the next week or two. She is such a quiet little girl that you can forget she is there. Ms MVP seems to be right back is the swing of things and galloping nicely. Awesome Wonder (Wonder) who is a nice colt by Three Wonders, is so flashy with his four white socks that he catches everyones attention. Boudeville is in light training at the moment with a few of his past injuries coming back to haunt him. He never misses a meal and becomes a monster with a white eye at feed time. Truimphant has come out ot the breeze on Saturday with flying colors. David Charlton was here to watch him go.
    I'm not sure what the plan is for Triumphant but he can't be far from the races.

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    Comments

    Hay, Penny...

    I know its been a long time since I've been to the barn...money issues and job-hunting. As soon as I get a paycheck...I will be soooooo there. I miss the horses so much.

    Real Lace worked out today...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at February 25, 2009 7:27 PM

    I know how much you love Lacey, Penny. Just wanted to let you know that she had a workout this morning, the first in a long, long time. She was back on the farm, from what I understand, but she apparently is now at Penn National:
    Horse name Real Lace
    Activity type Workout
    Activity date 02-25-2009
    Track Penn National
    Surface Dirt
    Distance 3 Furlongs
    Workout type Handily
    Workout time 0:35.40
    I will be keeping a close eye on her, I hope her new owner is doing the right thing, she is now 6 years old!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at February 25, 2009 8:01 PM

    Ruth Ann and Lyn,
    Thanks for the info on Lacy; she is such a special girl. Has her owner changed from when she was last with Tim? I just wish i had the money to buy her and give her to Penny for safe keeping.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at February 26, 2009 2:37 AM

    Hi Kathy! Yes, Lacey was claimed in December 2007 from her original owners. The new owner raced her for awhile, mostly at Philadelphia Park, but then brought her back to his farm. She hasn't been in the racing circuit for the past year and then yesterday all of a sudden had a workout up at Penn National. It would appear that her new owner is going to try to get her back into racing again. I worry about her, she is 6 yrs. old now, just want her to live out a healthy & happy life without incident. Her last couple of races before her farm-rest were not impressive. Perhaps the rest will have done her some good!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at February 26, 2009 10:45 AM

    Lyn,

    great to hear from you. We miss you and Donna, can't wait to see you. Hope the job hunting goes well.

    Posted by: Penny at February 26, 2009 3:17 PM

    Ruth Ann...thank you for keeping track of Lacie...I keep sending Reiki to her to keep her safe and to find a forever home.

    Penny, Donna is still sick and has family issues. We're trying to sync schedules and money is an issue for both of us...please tell the horses we haven't forgotten them...its killing me not to be able to get to the barn.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at February 27, 2009 12:23 PM

    Ruth Ann,
    Thanks for the update. I knew that Lacie was claimed awhile backy, but was afraid she had been claimed again. I, too, worry about her.
    I would love to see her set in aloving, permanent
    home.
    KLB

    Posted by: KBreakall at February 28, 2009 6:30 PM

    Tim and Penny:

    Too bad the trolls have nothing else to do, huh....

    Ever grateful for all the good works you do. Bless you for keeping track of your horses

    xxoo: jonna
    COURAGE

    Posted by: jonna skehan at March 5, 2009 2:05 PM

    Penny, is this Our Hearthrob?? I was reading through entries and came across this at Penn National for Monday, 3/11, post position 5:

    Penn National - March 11th, 2009 - Race 2
    Estimated Local Post Time: 7:09 PM
    Race Type: Maiden Special Weight
    Breed: Thoroughbred
    Age Restriction: Four Year Old and Upward
    Sex: Fillies and Mares
    Purse: $22,400
    Distance: Five And One Half Furlongs
    Surface: Dirt
    Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
    1 Proud Ale (PA) 5 Mare 122 Vladimir Diaz
    2 Change (KY) 4 Filly 122 Eric Camacho
    3 Be On Say (KY) 4 Filly 122 Oliver Castillo
    4 Miss Pauline (PA) 4 Filly 122 Joseph A. Farley

    5 Our Hearthrob (NY) 4 Filly 122 William J. Hollick

    6 The Daughta (PA) 6 Mare 122 Raymond Torres
    7 Silver Pajamas (MD) 4 Filly 117 Manuel Chaves
    8 Elizaveta (PA) 5 Mare 122 Taylor M. Hole

    Should that be her, the best of luck for a safe & successful race!!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at March 6, 2009 7:40 PM

    Penny,
    It's warmer here in the Panhandle too. I guess spring is on her way. How is Donut? We all love to hear about the action in Tim's barn.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 7, 2009 2:05 AM

    Hay, Penny...

    got my tax refund...can squeeze out a couple of dollars and I'll be at the barn tomorrow morning. I can't bear to be away any more.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 7, 2009 9:18 AM

    Hay, FOB's!

    Am back from visiting Tim's barn today...and oh, how I've missed "the gang". It was so good to be back there.

    Powdered Donut continues to recover at a nearby farm. Luke wanted carrots. Congaree is HUGE...he has grown but his love of carrots has NOT changed. Draw the Line is one of Michael Matz's horses who is there across from Triumphant...

    And Triumphant...well suffice it to say I've never seen him so affectionate. Never. He is a mint horse and all I had with me was carrots, but he was a lover.

    Sky Heat was so happy to see me...we spent some quiet time together. I didn't recognize Rajasthan at first - his winter coat came in darker and he just looked...different. But he also remembered the carrots. Tap Softly, Boodaville (sp), Bubble Gum (who races in a few days), Veiled Reference, Miss MVP, Rosetta (who is going back to the farm shortly and Tim is working on choosing a name for her), Awesome Wonder are their usual wonderful selves.

    I have missed them so much.

    Prayers for those in need of comfort or who are in pain or alone...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 8, 2009 6:27 PM

    Lyn,
    Wonderful to get your report on the family at Tim's, especially to know that PD is recvering and Luke still loves carrots. I know they are all loving this nice weather.
    Hugs to all
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 8, 2009 6:51 PM

    Sorry, Tim & Penny, that Our Hearthrob did not have a good race! :( As long as she cooled out well and is feeling fine, that is all that matters! She will have other races!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at March 12, 2009 8:16 PM

    Ruth Ann,

    Our Hearthrob has come out of her race just fine. She will indeed live to race again and I'm sure she has learned a lot.

    Thanks
    Penny

    Posted by: Penny at March 13, 2009 6:45 PM

    Thanks for the report, Penny! I'm glad to hear that Our Hearthrob came out of her race fine! All a learning experience, I bet she will "get the hang of it" for her next race! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at March 13, 2009 7:21 PM

    Hay, FOB's!

    Couple of things...did anybody else get the notification of Lacie's latest workout???

    Secondly, I was in the area and I stopped by the barn for a few minutes yesterday(yes, I had carrots with me...heaven forbid I NOT have them...lol). Who's Happy is back at the barn, Luke is back at the farm. Got to spend time with Bubble Gum and Mike. Mike told me about her race last week - he is such a gentleman and a gentle man. And Bubble Gum??? She was wonderful. But Mike nearly had me in tears when he thanked me for "being so nice to her"...heck I just go there to be with the horses and catch up on the latest...also got to spend time with Sky Heat.

    What a wonderful time it was...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 15, 2009 8:09 PM

    Lyn,
    Someone posted on the board about lACIE'S workout. Ruth Ann? Anyway how was Bubble Gum's race?
    klb

    Posted by: Kathy at March 17, 2009 3:29 AM

    Bubble Gum came in either 6th or 8th.Mike said she may have gotten dirt in her eye and it affected her concentration. But she came out of it very well (judging by the way she was taking the carrots from both Mike and me). But Mike said something that reduced me to tears in seconds. He said"thank you for being so nice to her." That's the way he is - grateful - and he's humble and a very sweet person. It never ceases to amaze me how many wonderful people and animals I've met since Barbaro came into my life - the people at Fair Hill, KF, NBC.

    And for that, I am so grateful.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 19, 2009 6:34 PM

    Yea! an update from Penny. Any news on Rosa's name?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 20, 2009 12:44 AM

    KLB,

    I have not mentioned naming Rosa to Tim again. He will decide sooner or later???

    Posted by: Penny at March 20, 2009 4:01 PM

    I wanted to tell you all about our own dear Wendy Uzelac from Michigan.

    Her OTTB Jaguar's Hope had to be put to sleep this week. There was an awful freak accident in the paddock, fetlock injury that was irreparable. Jag was one of the most beautiful, strikingly gorgeous boys you ever saw. Those FOB who have remained on Tim & Penny's site, know how devastating this has been for our Wendy U. Please pray for her and light a candle for our friend's horrible loss at: (copy & paste link at end of this, I cannot do blue link thingie)

    If you are on Facebook, you can find Wendy's profile to see vid/pix of her boy Jag.

    Godspeed to Jaguar's Hope. Prayers for Wendy.

    http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Jag

    Posted by: Dora J Crow djcrow1524@bellsouth.net at March 20, 2009 7:32 PM

    Hay, everybody...

    I had a client to see in Nottingham (just a stone's throw from Fair Hill) this afternoon so I stopped at Tim's barn to see the horses. Sky Heat runs tonight at Penn National - prayers she runs with the wind and comes home safely. She and I had some quiet time today. The horses are fine...just fine. Mr. Triumphant was Mr. Personality (as always), Binkley was so happy to see me, Congaree, Rajasthan were also their usual wonderful selves and Bubble Gum....sweet Bubble Gum and I also had some quiet time.

    I'll be back in that area in 2 weeks to meet with the same client so I'll stop in the barn again.

    HOORAY!!! I can see the horses again!!! Woo Hoo!!!

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 21, 2009 8:49 PM

    Lynn,
    Did you see Who's Happy, and is she happy to be back at the barn?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 22, 2009 1:04 AM

    Ohhhhh, is Who's Happy happy to be back at the barn???? Ohhhhh, yes. When I was there last Saturday, she remembered me by the carrots and demanded her share. I was able to spend a little time there today before seeing a client and she was very happy to take the carrots, thank you very much...

    Penny, how did Sky Heat do tonight??? She is such a sweetheart and I always try to spend quiet time with her and Bubble Gum when I'm there. I will be back in Nottingham in 2 weeks and will stop at the barn before the appt. YAHOO!!!

    Any word on when Michael Matz will be back at Fair Hill? I had heard an unconfirmed rumor that it might be end of April...

    but I can be very patient...:)

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 22, 2009 1:54 AM

    Lynn,
    Sending hugs to all the family when you go back.
    klb

    Posted by: Kathy at March 22, 2009 3:04 AM

    lynn,
    Sky Heat was 3rd.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 22, 2009 5:06 PM

    Hay, FOB's!

    If I'm reading the results correctly, Sky Heat came in 3rd last night...but they don't say if she was claimed (which would break my heart, but I do understand that it happens...). I'm going to keep searching to find out.

    Penny, if she's still with Tim, is Sky OK?

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 22, 2009 5:06 PM

    Lynn,
    If she was claimed, it usually says like 1 claimed, horses name and new owner and trainer; I didn't see any of this info, so I'm thinking that she is safe.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 22, 2009 11:11 PM

    Hay, Kathy...

    thanks for the reassurance. Sky is such a sweetheart...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 23, 2009 1:58 AM

    Lyn,

    Sky Heat has come home just fine. I took a few minutes this morning to talk to her and she is bright and happy.

    Posted by: penny at March 23, 2009 7:43 PM

    Hay, Penny...

    thank you for the update on Sky Heat...she is such a sweetheart and I'm happy she's OK...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 24, 2009 2:33 AM

    Penny, thank you for the update on Triumphant...prayers that he runs with the wind, does his best and comes back safe and sound...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 24, 2009 9:07 PM

    Penny,
    Thanks for info on Triumphant; I remember him from last July wanting all of the attention and all of the carrots. I can't wait to see him again.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 25, 2009 2:02 AM

    Glad to hear that Triumphant got a good learning experience with a good jockey and will do some growing up for his efforts. Thanks for the update!

    Posted by: txbarbfan at March 25, 2009 4:59 PM

    Hi Penny,

    We haven't seen each other since the September yearling sale, but I can't tell you how excited I am to (FINALLY) go shopping at the 2-year-olds in training sale in Timonium in May. I check the Fasig Tipton site daily for the catalog - I'm thinking it will be out once the Texas sale is over. You know I'll spend April just pouring over ever pedigree in it. I'm hoping that Tim is still willing to train what is destined to become the most spoiled rotten race horse in America. The colt I liked out of St. Liam went into a partnership, so I'm starting from scratch.

    On another note, I hope you enjoyed your trip to Italy. Assuming Cool Kids has another polo fundraiser this year, we can get a table again.

    Hope you and Tim are well!
    -Carolyn

    Posted by: Carolyn at March 28, 2009 12:10 AM

    Hay, Penny...

    I have an appointment with a client in Nottingham this Saturday at 1 so I'll stop by the barn with carrots for the horses sometime after 11

    Draw the Line is a sweetheart and I am thrilled she did so well in her race. Hope to see her Saturday when I get there...

    Did Tim choose a name for Rosetta yet??? I know there have been some very wonderful suggestions submitted...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)
    www.asiimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at March 30, 2009 8:19 PM

    Penny,
    Tim has so many new horses; I wish I could visit every weekend.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at March 31, 2009 12:54 AM

    Congrats go out to Tim & Saar Treaty!! Sounded like a good race!

    13 Saar Treaty Sylvester Carmouche, III 7.40 4.40 3.00
    8 No Use Denying Jeremy Rose 3.00 2.40
    6 Blushing Juliet Abel Castellano, Jr. 2.60
    Also ran: 7 - Heavenly Moon , 1 - Sarah's Prize , 11 - Amelia's Brio , 2 - Snow On Snow

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at April 23, 2009 9:37 PM

    Hay, Penny...

    What a wonderful day with Mike and Luke...and the weather couldn't have been more perfect...

    Tomorrow, Robin West and I are going to DelPark to watch Real Lace race...I pray she comes home safely.

    Give Saar a huge hug from me...I'll be there not this Sunday but the Sunday after (think its May 3rd).

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at April 25, 2009 12:03 AM

    Congratualtions to Saar Treaty! Thanks again for the updates, Penny.

    Posted by: txbarbfan at April 27, 2009 1:34 PM

    Congrats to Raj; looks like things are humming at the barn. Hugs to the critters.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy at May 5, 2009 2:01 AM

    Hay, FOB's...

    was at the barn last Sunday...and for some reason it was very hard for me to leave...

    Don't know if anybody saw, but Lacie is in a claiming race on the 7th...she is the only horse with a claim price. If I had the money, I'd buy her..but all I can do is pray she finds a loving owner...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at May 5, 2009 11:48 AM

    Hay, Penny...

    friend of mine is saying that Red Aspen is going to be in a carryover race...what is a carryover race and do you know why she's coming back to racing??? I'd love to see her again...

    Real Lace is in a claiming race at Penn National next Wednesday...prayers for her...please.

    Will be at the barn not tomorrow but next Sunday.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at May 9, 2009 11:43 PM

    Hi Lyn,

    Maybe a race is going to be named after her but she has got a Mr Greeley baby by her side and has been bred back to Smart Strike. Red Aspen is too valuable now as a broodmare to bring back to the races. I as well would love to see her again and especially would like to see her babies.

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at May 11, 2009 1:09 PM

    Lyn,
    Sending good vibes for Lacie.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at May 12, 2009 3:48 AM

    Lyn,
    Sending good vibes for Lacie.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at May 12, 2009 3:48 AM

    Hay, Penny...

    thanks for the update on Red Aspen...I was confused because from what I'd heard at the barn, she was a broodmare and that was pretty much that. I can just imagine how beautiful the baby is and how beautiful future foals will be...:)

    Will be at the barn this Sunday.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn)
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at May 12, 2009 12:36 PM

    Lyn, Sending good vibes for Lacie and Nicanor.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at May 13, 2009 12:18 AM

    Thanks for the update, Penny! It is spring and things are getting hectic, huh? That is great that y'all have so many runners coming up soon. It will be so exciting to see King Congaree and Nicanor racing - hoping they will dead heat for the win! More importantly, hoping they will all get something from the experience and come home safely. Thanks!

    Posted by: txbarbfan at May 13, 2009 1:18 PM

    Rachel Alexandra is in the Preakness. I can't wait to see her run.

    Posted by: Jenn at May 13, 2009 2:30 PM

    Penny, I know that Quick Quest is no longer at your stable. Am quite worried. He ran today @ Delaware Park, was running 3rd in the stretch and the chart says he "stopped". If you hear anything, please post, I just love this little guy!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at May 13, 2009 9:42 PM

    Just for your info, Penny, Real Lace was claimed by Michael Gill last night 5/13 :( It is really too bad that her former owners couldn't come up with the $10,000 to claim her back! Heaven knows what will become of her now........

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at May 14, 2009 10:53 AM

    Glad to know that King Congaree came out of his race ok. I had hopes that he would do well in this start, but as long as he got something out of it, at this stage it's a learning process, huh. Thank you for the update!

    Posted by: txbarbfan at May 14, 2009 1:45 PM

    Penny, with reference to Real Lace's dilemma, please check out this post in ABR Racing's forum:

    http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=37167.28

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at May 14, 2009 8:13 PM

    Ruth Ann,

    I did read the link regarding Real Lace. I did not respond on the other site but will respond here. Claiming Real Lace is not a problem for Tim, it can be done quite easily. I'm not sure about the breeding aspect for her unless someone is willing to keep her and her offspring no matter what. Many people have followed her and seem to love her so my hopes are that eventually she could be claimed from her new owner and given to someone who would love her forever. She will not be a childs riding horse by any means but could certainly be walked by hand with a young rider. Make no mistake, she is a spirited Thoroughbred. Let me know if I can help in any way!

    Posted by: Penny at May 15, 2009 5:10 PM

    Ruth Ann,

    regarding Quick Quest. No need to worry about him, he will protect himself. When he raced for Tim he also would stop quite quickly. THe owners are good people and will watch him carefully. Of course accidents happen but he is not one that needs immediate help.

    Posted by: penny at May 15, 2009 5:14 PM

    Penny, thank you so much for your comments about Quick Quest, my heart skipped a beat when I read he stopped!!

    Thank you so very much for your support of Real Lace and your offer of help. I will advise the posters of your response here, that is very generous of yourself and Tim......thank you! We are all hoping that she can be retired to another career before something bad happens to her!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at May 15, 2009 5:25 PM

    Penny - I don't post here much but read often and have always enjoyed hearing about Tim's horses. I hope to get to see some of them this summer at Colonial Downs.

    Thanks so much for offering to help Lacie. There are many of us who are worried about her with this new owner.

    Posted by: LindaVA at May 15, 2009 5:51 PM

    Penny,
    Those of us from the first Barbaro Celebration fell in love with lacie when we met her and Tim's other horses. i still remeber what a beautiful spitfire Red Aspen was that day. thank you so much for any help in trying to get Lacie to a good, safe forever home. Bye, the way, how are Megan and Little Whip?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at May 16, 2009 5:24 PM

    Lyn,

    I need to correct an earlier post regarding Red Aspen. She was bred to Curlin not Smart Strike. SOmetimes I don't know where my brain is.

    Posted by: Penny at May 17, 2009 1:55 PM

    Penny, I know it is going to be hard to find this post in all these junk posts (people have nothing better to do!). One of my fellow FOB's posted that Gatornation fell today in the 1st race at Fair Hill (steeplechase).
    If it is possible to, please let us know if Gator is ok! Am worried sick after I read this! :(

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at May 25, 2009 12:57 AM

    Ruth Ann,

    Yes Gator did have a little trip over a fence but he is just fine.

    Posted by: Penny at May 27, 2009 7:18 PM

    Thanks so much Penny for the update on Gator! :) I'm glad to hear that he is ok, just did a trip over a fence! That's interesting that he is now doing Steeplechase, maybe he likes this better than the track? Thanks again for letting me know how he is, I'm a worry-wart! :)

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at May 27, 2009 11:37 PM

    Ruth Ann, We all are worrywarts about these horses. Glad to know Gator is O.K.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at May 28, 2009 12:32 AM

    Hay, FOB's!

    Got the notification that Real Lace worked out today at Penn National...prayers that she's OK.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at May 30, 2009 7:11 PM

    Peny, Great name for Rosetta; hope it gets the O.K.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at June 2, 2009 12:09 AM

    Penny,
    Glad that Tim's charges have safe places to go. Hugs to Mr. Luke.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at June 11, 2009 12:09 AM

    A-a-h, Penny, my Dear,
    I'm sure the balance is even harder to find for trainers and their families for those precious people who actually love the animals they work with. Not only does the Woodpercker eventually hit the right spot, but he also keeps on pecking. If he pecks enough, that small bird can destroy a tree.
    Keep on peckin'
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at June 13, 2009 5:24 PM

    Congrats to Raj.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at June 14, 2009 12:13 AM

    A HUGE congrats to Triumphant and Tim! :)) Such good news!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at June 18, 2009 5:45 PM

    Penny,
    So happy for Triumphant, Tim and his owners. He really is a character. Last year when I visited; he KNEW I had to be at the barn just for him.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at June 18, 2009 6:51 PM

    Penny, I know that Hawty Creek use to be in your stable (she is 9 now). One of the posters in Alex's forum received a workout notice for her?? We all thought she had been retired!!
    I have put her back in my "horse watch" and will keep you posted if these crazy people try to enter her in a race! Thought you might want to know.....

    Posted by: Ruth Ann at June 18, 2009 9:36 PM

    Real Lace is entered at Penn National Wednesday, 7/1 in the 2nd race, a 5 furlong turf race. She is wished nothing but the best......run safely, Lacie!

    Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at June 26, 2009 7:18 PM

    Penny - can you send me a PM or check Tim's email at aol - I needed to send along some Ravina paperwork for him to sign. I know you check email much more often than Tim does, so I was hoping to send it to you. Thanks!
    -Carolyn

    Posted by: Carolyn at June 26, 2009 7:54 PM

    So sorry to see that Raj was claimed. Real Lace is also runnung in a claiming. Lord, please help me win the lottey.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at June 27, 2009 3:12 PM

    Hay, FOB's...

    ###
    Was at the barn yesterday..found out about Raj and Sky Heat (!!!) being claimed. Barn seemed a little emptier...but Rose to Riches and Triumphant and Miss MVP...and Abbie...and BubbleGum...well, heck, all the horses there were just wonderful. Rosetta got lots of attention. Walked down to the exercise track, talked briefly with a very nice gentleman who was watching one of his horses work out. Luke wanted carrots...I love the expression on his face (not to mention when he gets in my head...) when he hears the crunch of carrots. All of them are so wonderful.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at June 29, 2009 11:28 AM

    Hay, FOB's.

    Penny, thanks for the current update. I should be at the barn this coming Sunday and I promise I'll be bringing lots of carrots and mints with me.

    I know what you mean about Lizzie - but I adore her just because she is so spirited. Rose to Riches is wonderful and I have wonderful times with her...and with the others as well.

    Have also met Ave Ravina and she is a lovely ladyhorse.

    Hope to see you on Sunday.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 6, 2009 8:21 PM

    Penny, I really missed not making it to the Celebration this year and visiting Tim's barn. i hope to take a trip early fall to see all the residents. Give Luke an extra hug for me; he is always in my heart. Good luck to the new guy; he is very lucky to be with you. How's Ravina?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at July 21, 2009 12:46 AM

    Good Luck to Tim and Miss MVP today, I see she's entered at Colonial Downs! Wish I could be there.

    Posted by: LindaVA at July 21, 2009 6:00 PM

    Hay, everybody...

    Am surprised (and more than a little sad) to read that Rosetta was claimed....but I pray her new owner/trainer sees what a wonderful horse she is.

    Penny, I'll be at the barn this Sunday. Must see King Congaree...am happy to read that he is back at the barn.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn G)
    www.asimplehealer.webs.com
    www.whiterosejourneywoman.webs.com

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 31, 2009 10:09 PM

    Penny,
    Prayers that Rosetta has a kind, generous new owners who respects his horses.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 1, 2009 3:36 AM

    Penny, Great news on all the Woolley crew.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 7, 2009 2:33 AM

    Congrats to Triumphant.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 7, 2009 3:50 AM

    Penny,
    Thanks for the update,but there is never enough of the goings-on at the Woolley barn. I know your time is stretched, so we appreciate your postings.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 15, 2009 1:25 AM

    Hugs to Luke and congrats to tap Softly.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 21, 2009 2:38 AM

    Penny,
    Do you have any recent photos of the horses at the barn? They seem to be doing so well. How is Ravina?
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 25, 2009 12:40 AM

    Hi Kathy,

    I would love to have some new pictures on the web site. My only contribution to this is actually putting up a blog for Tim. I'm sure I could learn to update pictures as well, but all of that comes from a much higher power than me.
    I will mention it to the trainer!!!

    Posted by: Penny at August 25, 2009 5:26 PM

    Penny,
    Mary L on ABR posts pictures for those like me who are not very tech savy. If you like I send you her e-mail address. I can just picture Strike coming back from working the track, and Marcie Lee digging in.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at August 26, 2009 12:50 AM

    My heart and mind is with Cloud and his family today. I am so thankful for the animals in my life I just don't know what else to say about this.

    Penny

    Posted by: Penny at September 3, 2009 9:12 PM

    Hay, everybody...

    I was able to stop at the barn yesterday and the horses were...oh, so wonderful. I'm going to have to bring 2 bags of carrots - everybody just inhales them...

    And talkative??? Oh, starting with Miss MVP, they all talked to me as I made my way to each stall. They all loved the attention, they all wanted to be told how beautiful they are (like I'll say NO???? If there is a horse with me...they will always know how beautiful they are...).

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn)

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at September 7, 2009 8:38 PM

    AH, Lyn, What a great day you had. Thanks for keepng us in the loop.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at September 7, 2009 9:12 PM

    Thanks for the update, Penny! It's good to hear the horses are all doing well and improving, learning. Thank you!

    Posted by: txbarbfan at September 15, 2009 9:41 PM

    Penny,
    So good to get news of the Woolley horses.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at September 16, 2009 3:18 AM

    Hooray for MsMVP!! Good luck to JoJo!! Hope both horses come out of their races well. Thanks for the update!

    Posted by: txbarbfan at September 19, 2009 1:04 PM

    Penny,
    Is Miss MVP the sister to Who's happy? Good luck to JoJo.
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at September 19, 2009 4:25 PM

    Hay, FOB's...

    stopped at the barn yesterday after watching the workouts. Oh, Miss MVP saw me coming...lol...and she notified the REST of the gang. The carrots seem to be inhaled SOOOO quickly now.

    Met So Special as well - what a sweetheart. All the horses were feeling very affectionate yesterday - got to give lots of kisses on the nose...

    what fun...

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea

    Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at September 21, 2009 4:17 PM

    Hi Kathy,

    Miss MVP is not related to Who's Happy.
    Marcie Lee (Lilly) is the little sister
    to Who's Happy. The mare really stamps all of
    her foals. They all are tough fillies that are quiet in the barn.

    Penny

    Posted by: Penny Woolley at September 22, 2009 3:23 PM

    Penny,
    Congrats to the trainer and his charges. I couldn't temember which horse is the sister to Happy, but knew it was one. How are Little Whip and Megan? Are they still a team? has Tim heard anything about where Lacie is? We know MG had her, but we have been unable to find out any word on her?
    Love to you and yours,
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at September 23, 2009 12:20 AM

    Penny,
    Congrats to the trainer and his charges. I couldn't temember which horse is the sister to Happy, but knew it was one. How are Little Whip and Megan? Are they still a team? has Tim heard anything about where Lacie is? We know MG had her, but we have been unable to find out any word on her?
    Love to you and yours,
    KLB

    Posted by: Kathy Breakall at September 23, 2009 12:20 AM

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