Castle Village Farm’s four-year-old Bowman’s band colt, Strings and Arrows, ran a strong second in the 6th race at Belmont on May 23rd. Jockey David Cohen, riding for trainer and part-owner Leah Gyarmati, positioned Strings and Arrows just off the early pace, then fought hard through the stretch to hold second in the NY-bred maiden claiming sprint. Definitely Strings and Arrows’ best race thus far.

Castle Village Farm’s gallant seven-year-old gelding Bagavond has been retired. Bagavond, who won a race for us in each of the past four years, had been pointed at one more turf season this summer, but his ankles just weren’t standing up to the strain of training, after all the wear and tear of racing, and so we decided to retire him.  He retires with a record of four wins, three seconds and two thirds from 27 lifetime starts, earnings of more than $154,000, and the appreciation and love of his owners.  Thanks to Bill Turner for keeping Bagavond running as long as our horse was able to compete.

Castle Village Farm’s newest horse, five-year-old gelding Good Law, prevailed in a long stretch drive to win Wednesday’s 3rd race, a starter allowance,  at Belmont by a head.  Good Law, under jockey David Cohen, sat well back off a torrid pace early, then closed well in the stretch and survived some bumping to win.

We’d claimed Good Law on April 7th, and Bruce Brown did a superb job of getting him in shape for the race.  Congratulations to all involved.

Castle Village Farm’s new claim, five-year-old Good Law, races Wednesday, May 5th, in the 3rd race at Belmont.  It’s a starter allowance for horses that have run for a claiming price of $10,000 or less since 2008.  David Cohen will ride for trainer Bruce Brown.