I want him to be in a good rhythm going into the Derby.

We're very excited. I think we have a shot.

Hopefully we can show what he's got in the Wood. This should be unbelievable. He is definitely ready. He has already ridden at some high levels. One thing he really strives on as a rider, he's got ice water in his veins. I always tell him he is a Michael Jordan type. He always rides his race. He never gets nervous.

Tom was pretty much looking for a rider [in the Sam Davis]. We had had some success with Jose riding a couple of other horses for Tom. We took the call and things have gone great. Tom has been a big booster for us.

Mark Baker is a good friend and trusted adviser of the senator. He and the senator have traveled the state and they both understand the diverse nature of the state and its people. Mark's family is just one of the many Montana families the senator is fighting on behalf of.

I got into shape because I took kick-boxing lessons every day to prepare for a fight scene with Taylor Lautner. I really wanted to lie down and eat Chinese food, but I kick-boxed every morning and ran. If someone was filming you with your kit off, you'd do the same thing.