Nick Zito
Nick Zito
Nicholas Philip "Nick" Zitois an American Thoroughbred horse trainer...
act good happen hate horses lost
Usually trainers are good to each other and volunteer, but I've had it happen with trainers who hate my guts, and there's trainers who I've lost horses to who I hate their guts. It's uncomfortable, but you have to act like a pro.
great horses left
They are the only two horses left standing. It's great to have a rematch. It should be a lot of fun.
ahead derby easier either far horses kentucky line looking mine rest saturday small step top year
In a way it will be easier on me this year being the underdog, because there is no pressure. It's a small line from here when looking ahead to the Kentucky Derby. Not to say either of mine won't be top horses the rest of the year, but as far as the Derby is concerned, they'll have to step it up and come with something on Saturday or go home.
beat care gave great guts horse jock johnny possibly race rode run salute treasure tremendous
I salute the winner, and Johnny rode a tremendous race. My jock rode a great race, too. I want to take care of this horse as well as I possibly can, because he gave his guts for us. They had to run to beat this horse today. I've got a real treasure in Bellamy Road.
good high hopes horse
We've had high hopes for our horse all year. We'll see how he does Saturday. If he's good enough, he's good enough. I would like to get there with him.
miracle
That would take a miracle to get him in.
george
I think right now, George is very happy.
excited forward great hope keeps race ran
You have to be excited about Great Point. He ran a great race and you just hope he keeps going forward and comes around.
fortunate march might
We're going to see where we're at on March 4. The unfortunate thing is we might not see what we want to see, and the fortunate thing is at least it ain't May 4.
improvement length
We're getting close. I like that. We usually find a length or two (improvement) when we come to Kentucky. He's got to be first or second. That's what we need.
hoping
We'll see who develops. That's what I'm hoping for.
breeze ready
He's doing great. He'll be ready for his first breeze in about two weeks.
brought company grade horse run success talented thoroughly throughout year
He is a very talented horse who has run in top-class company throughout his career. This year should have brought him the Grade 1 success he so thoroughly deserved.
front horse save stopped sweeping tried
He tried to save some ground, and a horse stopped in front of him. He actually was better off making a big, sweeping move.