Dad's a trip, a true one-of-a-kind. He really was doing all those things at once. When I was still living at home into my early 20's, his office was above my room, and I'd hear him up there working at 2 a.m. He hardly ever slept.

Dale said it was a benefit to work under the lights. You run for $6 million, you want to be prepared for it. You don't want any surprises.

I've seen him run both ways. I don't know how much pace there will be. If it's strong, he can be further back. Willie knows him and he has confidence in him. He's been off the pace in a slow race.

It's been a pleasant surprise to us. We thought he'd come back good and strong, but you never know. Everything worked out really well.

We just wanted to give him something easy, a chance to stretch his legs before he gets on the plane tomorrow night. He's not much of a work horse anyway. I'll stay to watch him get on the plane, and then I'll fly back to Lexington and leave for Dubai Saturday night.

He doesn't normally work that fast. He's doing great.