Happy Anniversary

I was reminded earlier today that our first victory came exactly 5 years ago (Leather N Lace). Coincidentally, as I was putting No Lip’s winner’s photo in my album over the weekend, I reflected back on some of the 100+ photos. A trip down memory lane if you will.

I was drawn to the participants in the photos. Sadly, a few of those who joined us in the circle have passed away. Others are friends who I don’t keep in touch with as much as I would like. For most of us, the years have simply passed with a few more gray hairs (or less hair in many cases) and a few extra pounds. Lastly, I observed how my nieces have evolved from pre-teens into young ladies.

I surely miss the days when dozens piled into the photo on a warm summer night at Canterbury. I don’t think we’ll see those days again anytime soon, but I’ll always have the photos.
Enough of the mush – we have another race to look forward to this weekend as No Lip attempts to put our stable on the map again at the Fair Grounds. I have not looked closely at the competition yet, but we did draw a good post and the jockey took the mount back – both positive signs. There is a $100k stakes race that same night at another track – my hope is that many of the more accomplished peers will go for the higher purse and give is a shot to compete for the $50k at the FG. The race is scheduled for the grass, but there is mid-week rain slated for New Orleans. I would like to see what he can do on the green. The worst case scenario would be a soft turf course that may not be safe for the runners.