John Shirreffs
John Shirreffs
John A. Shirreffsis an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer...
coming looking park quiet
We were looking for a quiet place and this is it. What's better than coming to Belmont Park and stabling in the Phipps' barn?
far last lead looks perfect three
I thought she was back a little far last time. It looks like three lengths off the lead is perfect for her.
bigger brother position preferred ran
I would have preferred a little bigger field, obviously, and a little more speed. We were in a position of having to be the presser. Other than that, I thought he ran very well. Brother Derek is exceptional.
admire adversity deal type
You just have to admire someone who can deal with that type of adversity.
needed run
We needed to refocus and he just needed to be comfortable again. We didn't want to feel like we had to run in the Belmont but, obviously, we wanted to.
change distance horse speed
Every horse has a speed that they're comfortable going at, so it's important that if they can do it and go a distance at that pace, that clip, then why change it.
good knows mike obviously riding track
We feel very good about Mike riding the Belmont for us. He obviously knows the track very well.
anxious best everybody goes horse run work
It's a lot of work that goes into getting a horse ready, and we're really anxious to see Giacomo run again. I think everybody is. I feel the best is yet to come from this horse.
amount best
It's always best to have the least amount of pressure. I kind of like just going in there and that's it.
good stay
It makes sense to stay here. We have such good weather.
brother watched
The times I've watched Brother Derek run, he's done everything perfectly.
handicap hollywood needed race regroup santa tough
The Santa Anita Handicap was a tough race on him. He needed to regroup a little. We'll probably look for a race here at Hollywood Park.
horse horses reinforce trains wants
With a Giant's Causeway, it makes you feel good. We don't want to reinforce the speed. He trains like a horse that wants to go farther. There are a lot of opportunities for horses when they develop.
mike waiting
Mike said he was waiting for the call.