Frank Brothers
Frank Brothers
Frank L. Brothersis an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer who in 1991 won two of the three U.S. Triple Crown races. He was voted the Outstanding Thoroughbred Trainer Award from the United Thoroughbred Trainers of America in 1991 and was inducted into the Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame...
fair mile run
I just didn't think it was fair to run him a mile and one-eighth right off the bat.
again answered bothered chasing good horse last might mile question quite relaxed speed start today whether year
I thought he answered a big question today about whether he could go a mile and one-eighth and it might give some of his doubters a little more faith. He's been chasing speed for the last year and today he relaxed quite a bit, then had to start going again when bothered in the stretch, which is a good sign. I thought he showed a lot of courage, especially for a horse making his first start around two turns.
buying hopefully keeps mile quarter
He's bigger. He's always been a good-sized colt. Hopefully he can go a mile and a quarter if he keeps buying his ticket.
fun
It's not a lot of fun (winning by disqualification), but they (stewards) probably made the right call.
good month plan prep race whatever
I've got a prep race under him. He's had a month between races, two good works. I've done what I've wanted to do with him, and it will be pretty much up to him. He's got to show he can do it. If he doesn't, if he's out the back door, you've got to go to plan B. Whatever that is.
area bit far gray horse mentally run time whether
Any time you've got a young horse and you're going two turns, there's a little bit of gray area there whether he could run that far mentally or physically.
chose cup reason road
We chose that road to the Breeders' Cup because it was around one turn. There was no reason to try anything else.
both fence inquiry sides today tough
I've been on both sides of the fence when the inquiry comes. It's a tough loss. But today was our day.
derby plan sure
Things just didn't go well for him today. I'm sure we'll go to Plan B, which would probably be off the Derby trail.
both game phases races run six tremendous year
This game is 'what have you done for me lately?' in all phases of it. I would say yeah, he probably is a little under the radar. I thought both of his races this year were tremendous races but he hasn't run in six weeks.
far okay spot
As far as I know now I'm okay in that spot with Edgar.
easy edgar gate looking pop work
It was what we were looking for. Just an easy work to let Edgar get a feel for him. I wanted to let him pop out of the gate and just take it easy from there. Nothing too hard.
breaks hold jock
I'd like to see him just off the pace. But if he breaks running, I wouldn't want the jock to take hold of him.
coming good horse ran satisfied sharp
I was satisfied with the way my horse ran coming off the bench. He was good and sharp ... he just couldn't get to the other horse.