We thought this horse would run over anything. We believed he could run up I-95 or go through the snow.

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.

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.

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.