Wednesday, February 18, 2009

SouthWest Stakes Day - An "Old Fashioned Romp"

An "Old Fashioned Romp"
As I watched the 44th running of the SouthWest stakes, I realized that we may be watching something special in a horse named Old Fashioned. This horse is owned and trained by the same connections of Eight Belles. This horse has the same Sire and the same desire and determination to win. Whats most impressive is how he does everything with ease. Larry Jones, Old Fashioned's trainer has said "This horse is truly blessed,". "He stays fit. We weren't looking to go out in :45, but he showed he was a lot fitter than we thought. He is a gift and we will play it day by day. With a horse like this you don't want to take any chances."
"After a two and a half month layoff, Larry Jones couldn't have prepared Old Fashioned any better for his 2009 debut," owner Rick Porter noted on his website. "He settled in nicely for Ramon chasing tough fractions, but showed his stuff when he turned for home. He did everything Larry wanted."
Old Fashioned is the second registered foal from Collect Call, whose first foal, Kauai Calls (Fusaichi Pegasus), is a two-time winner at six furlongs. Collect Call ranked among the prominent three-year-old fillies early in 2001. Because of his pedigree there are some questions about his ability to get the Classic Distance of the Kentucky Derby, but the ease of which he ran the 1 1/8 mile Remsen gives an indication there are no issues with his ability to get two turns.
Old Fashioned will continue to train and prep in Arkansas and take the same route as Champions Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Lawyer Ron & Curlin. He will run next in the March 14th Rebel Stakes, and then in the April 11th Arkansas Derby.
Photos from the SouthWest Stakes can be found at : http://photobucket.com/afleetalexforever

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Wesley,
I love the article, you knew I would! You're so right, Old Fashioned is the ONE to watch. This is the year for Fox Hill Farm to go to the winners circle at the Derby!
I look forward to seeing you at the Rebel.

Anonymous said...

Old Fashioned was very impressive in the Southwest Stakes. I would love to see him, and especially Larry Jones & Fox Hill Farms win the Derby. That would be perfect!