training up to the Breeders' Cup

The winner's circle enclosure afterward might have been new to her, but Nautical Agent ran like an old pro this afternoon, settling nicely and closing like a freight train (or a little choo choo, at least) down the lane. Good on her! I spoke to Michelle, who's looking after her up there for her brother, Doug, and asked her to give Nautical a big hug. Chart for the race is here.

We caught a real break when Little Nikki missed the start of the race and then rushed up into the pace. She was the filly to beat and her early exertion left her short in the lane. Pity for her that the Agent wasn't taking any prisoners. (Okay, I'll stop now.)

We'll see how she comes out of today and map something out in the coming weeks. Time to put together an order of carrots to send up her way.