I've been thinking about this since I was like 5 years old. It's kind of a mind-blowing experience today to have this dream come to fruition.

We know the trails really well and every little advantage counts this week.

It was spectacular to see him out in front. That's where he should be. He has the talent.

We have one starter back from last year, but a number of our kids got experience in the state tournament. That really helps.

I don't think he needed the rabbits. You just don't want to gut him chasing a horse today with $4 million on the line six weeks from now.

I took a hold of him to see how much he would turn off, thinking of the future and a mile-and-a-half. He turned off fine. He was certainly there for everything he needed through the stretch. I think he is adaptable to about anything.