Bob Holthus Quotes

"I think this is a big accomplishment. Everything went about as well as we planned. Once he made his move, he pretty much had it made."

"I'm kind of surprised there are no shippers. But I don't think my horse scared them away. Everyone is looking for graded-stakes winnings these days. If the Southwest was graded, you can bet they'd be coming out of the woodwork."

"This horse, I think he has much more talent than any other horse I've brought here."

"He said absolutely that he didn't want to sell him. Right now the kids are following their dad's wishes. I'm sure they will keep him through the Kentucky Derby and then if he gets that far, they'll have some decisions to make."