No, we're not worried!
The trainer, Richard Mandella, expressed to the partnership before the race that Pioneer Prince needed more experience and probably a bit more distance before he'll perform at peak.
In photos we saw posted by the partnership, Pioneer Prince is a gorgeous horse, very calm and well-behaved in the paddock. This race probably gave him a good foundation for later races, as well as bringing him to a sharper state of fitness.
Jockey Mike Smith commented that Pioneer Prince wanted every part of the gallop out, and did so strongly. That's a very good sign.
We'll post the after race summary when we receive it, and continue to post his progress in the weeks to come.
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| Jockey Mike Smith talks with partnership owners prior to race |
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