It was very heavy and humid. I know I could barely breathe coming down the lane. I sweated off two pounds during the race, and I hardly ever sweat. When I got back here, I noticed how much easier it was for me to breathe, so maybe that's what affected him. It now appears that the ankle may be the reason.
Horses are smart.
Something was bothering him so he didn't run. Koriner thinks the problem may have happened when the horse in the next gate spooked a little, causing Hoovergetthekeys to rear in the gate. Warren spoke of the incident Sunday before learning of the ankle strain. But he added the colt broke well, so he didn't give what happened in the gate much thought. I kind of set myself up for it.