Bob Holthus
Bob Holthus
Robert E. "Bob" Holthuswas an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. As a second generation trainer, Holthus learned the profession from his father, Paul Holthus...
amazing front lit match
He's an amazing horse. You could have lit a match in front of his nostrils after the Rebel.
absolutely dad decisions derby following gets kentucky kids sell sure
He said absolutely that he didn't want to sell him. Right now the kids are following their dad's wishes. I'm sure they will keep him through the Kentucky Derby and then if he gets that far, they'll have some decisions to make.
favorites happy kentucky lawyer lifelong ron win
I'm very happy with the draw. If Lawyer Ron could win this, he'd be one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby. It's your lifelong dream.
disappoint glad lawyer ron though tight
I'm glad Lawyer Ron didn't disappoint the people. It was a little tight on the first turn. But once he made the lead, I was confident, even though there were still 5 furlongs to run.
choose kentucky lawyer lined raymond red ron win
If you lined up Lawyer Ron and Red Raymond and had to choose which one would win the Kentucky Derby, it would be Red Raymond. He's a good-looking horse.
breed desire good job
His desire was to breed horses, and he did a very good job of it.
breed enjoyed goal good horse
His goal was to breed a good horse and he accomplished it. He enjoyed this horse.
bet coming horse horses looking scared surprised
I'm kind of surprised there are no shippers. But I don't think my horse scared them away. Everyone is looking for graded-stakes winnings these days. If the Southwest was graded, you can bet they'd be coming out of the woodwork.
california horse run
The California horse is going to be tough. We'll just have to try to run him down.
time worry
Especially at this time of year. An outbreak is something you're always going to worry about.
good quite
I've been at it for quite a while, but it's still a thrill. It's been a pretty good ride.
horse talented work
I've never had a horse work that good. This is probably the most talented horse I've ever had.
next serious week
About a week from next Saturday, he'll have his only kind of serious work. That and a lot of long gallops will be what we'll do with him.
churchill morning walked
He's in his stall in Churchill Downs. We walked him here this morning before he left. ... They said he unloaded good.