We are moving in the right direction. We're hopeful that we have this under control.

Football is an emotional game. You've got to be able to control it, funnel it in the right direction.

There was a question of lameness in this horse a few days prior. There is a feeling that this may be a broken pelvis. This is purely a precautionary measure as we've tried to take all along. We've tried to take extra measures.

It has been a two-month process, one in which we learned a great deal about this virus. We hope this knowledge will help us in the future should (future outbreaks) occur. We are relieved to have the situation behind us. I would think this would act as a catalyst to open the borders of the surrounding states, but those decisions will have to be made by the veterinarian in those jurisdictions.

Springtime in Maryland is always an exciting time. We believe that it will be even more appealing this year as a result of the nature of the program and increases in the stakes.

In one sense it is a tough decision. No one wants to cancel two of its premier races, but in light of the situation as is now exists and New York's decision to extend the quarantine period we have no choice but to take a one-year hiatus. To preserve the integrity, quality and grading of the race we thought this was the best move to make.