This past week has been kind of slow in the win department.  But as a jockey you just have to keep a good positive mental attitude to keep moving forward knowing that the wins will come.  It also helps to have supportive friends and a great mom to help clear away all the negativity that comes. 

I rode Cloudy's Knight at Kentucky Downs last Saturday at Kentucky Downs.   He ran a great race to finish second on a very soft turf course. What an amazing horse.  He has over come so much with class.  He had been off since December 2009.  Jonathan Sheppard really does a great job with this horse.(as he does with all his horses in training!) 

Monday and Tuesday I rode at Delaware Park having some 3rds and 4ths.  Wednesday and Thursday I rode at Laurel Park taking home some 2nds and 3rds.  Im feeling good because all of my horses are really running well but just getting either outrun or coming up a little short.  Yesterday I rode 7 races at Delaware Park and Won 2.  Woohoo!  The feeling is unexplainable when you win a race.  It gives you a rush of energy and boost of confidence.

Today I am riding four races at Monmouth Park.  I was originally named on three but I picked up two more horses and then one of my mounts scratched.  I finished 4th in the first race and now waiting to go ride the other three.  I hope to bring home a winner today.  Wish me luck.  See you at the races!