Well Said is Jug Bound

Straight from trainer Steve Elliott: Well Said is going to the Jug!

Harnessphere has been quite active on this topic since a story on Standardbred Canada’s site that the colt might not go to the Jug. Elliott second-trainer Toni Rose, who I think is terrific, was no doubt trying to be diplomatic when she was less than definitive about the colt’s plans for Delaware, and Elliott said her comments were misinterpreted. The truth of the matter, according to Steve, is that Well Said has always been pointed in the Jug’s direction, and that is officially the next stop on his racing dance card.

It’s amazing how quick people jumped on this topic, clearly reflective of sore feelings left over from last year when Somebeachsomewhere skipped the Jug. As one Harnessphere poster pointed out, though, that horse’s absence opened the door for an incredible performance from Shadow Play. There is rarely, if ever, a bad day of racing at Delaware. It is truly one of those racing experiences you need to have in your lifetime—hopefully more than once.

I hope everyone will make it to Delaware for the races and the USTA speaker series, where Steve Elliott will no doubt be asked about the Well Said “controversy” when he speaks to fans with Ron Pierce on Thursday at 9 a.mn. in the Jugette Barn. He is one of several racing celebrities who will be with us Wednesday and Thursday from 8-11 a.m. We will also have prize drawings and coffee and donuts—and I hope we will have the pleasure of your company as well.

Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Nicole