Looking For Some Help...

Katy Turner · Post by **Katy Turner** » 17 years ago

...with this colt: <a href='http://www.simhorseracing.com/horse.php?HorseID=37745' target='_blank'>Corso</a>. He ran last in a mile maiden on the dirt and then ran 6th of 12 in a mile and an eighth maiden on the turf. I've got him in hind bandages and a tongue tie. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Jolene Danner · Post by **Jolene Danner** » 17 years ago

I'd Add lasix and run him 1 mile on the turf next time out.

Laura Ferguson · Post by **Laura Ferguson** » 17 years ago

I agree with Jolene's approach.

LaDonna King · Post by **LaDonna King** » 17 years ago

i'd try this colt on turf, at short distances....anywhere from 6 furlongs to possibly a mile. i'd also try adding blinkers.

Katie Grenier · Post by **Katie Grenier** » 17 years ago

I agree with Jolene also, and I would also say that he may need a tongue tie or figure eight depending on how he does in his future races. Although, it may be that he only needs to learn how to stay paced during the race and not use up all of his energy early on. It is more than likely because he is inexperienced. So, I would definitely wait to add the figure eight or tongue tie though until you get a definative sign that he needs that type of equipment, and just stick to adding the lasix for now and seeing how he does.. Trying him on turf wouldn't hurt either as I have a Thunder Gulch - Affirmed filly that loves the turf. I would say if you are going to try him on the turf start him at the 6 furlongs as LaDonna said and depending on how well he places would possibly lengthen the distance to 1 1/16th miles for the next race.