We believe we have been within a hit or two or an out or two of having a different record more favorable to the wins category. It's within our control to win games. We know you can't make excuses, but we have come close to beating some top teams. We feel we can match up against anybody, but we have to compete at the highest level to do so.

Every start before today he's either drawn the outside or second outside barrier. He was a lot worse off at the weights today against some of the horses he beat at Caulfield, but we were confident after he drew a good barrier.

Iowa is traditionally a stronghold in the Big Ten. I think there's no better time to play them. We felt good coming off the wins against Loyola. You can't pick and choose who you're going to play. You just have to win each inning.

Claire continues to get stronger as our season progresses. She is really throwing good pitches and a good mix of pitches. No matter what, to win two games in a day against the same team is a great accomplishment. She's our horse, the leader of our staff and we're really proud she's grown during the season.