He works hard and he tries hard. He's no-nonsense. He's got a very good way about him. I like his attitude. I like horses and people that give their best, and he fits into that category.

They are a young team that works really hard and tries to be a spoiler. We played well and had our chances and the first goal was going to be big obviously and it didn't go our way.

Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.

Some people applaud my no nonsense approach to life. Others say my methods are “extreme”. Where I’m headed and how I get there is between me and my God. So, if you don’t know where I’m going, how can you suggest I’m taking things too far?

It's an uphill battle. Everybody works hard and tries hard, but it's tough to compete when the playing field is not level.

Going back, and thinking about all that happened, it's hard to believe I came out the other side strong and healthy and still racing. I'm just happy to be racing.