World Peace

It is what every individual wishes for at this time of year.

Beauty contestants, young children, and even George Bush might have this on his little list of Things I'd Like To See Under The Tree.

Chances are none of us will get it, and that the dreams we have will remain just that.

But it is a noble thing, this desire for goodness and harmony, and we must never give up hope that someday the world will be a better place, no longer fraught with discord.

God speed.

I, too, have my own abbreviated list, which includes the cure for AIDS, the end to World Poverty, and goodwill towards man. Perhaps it couldn't all fit in the sled, maybe the address was smudged. I'm not going to quibble. But in the interest of hope and faith, I will re-enter my list, which is brief.

1.Atlas Shrugs

Santa...that's him, beating the Queen's Plate (that's a Gr.1, Santa) winner Edenwold from off the pace in the $150,000 Queenston Stakes at Woodbine. A tenacious colt. I'd say a scrappy little bastard, but it is a religious holiday and that might been taken as a negative, even though it isn't.

He was in a 80K claiming race a few months ago, which means that his owners didn't want him anymore, which makes him virtually an orphan, which dovetails nicely with my seasonal be-nice mentality.

An orphan.

The thought brings a tear to my eye.

Santa, just remember...I donated to PETA.

I didn't scream at that gentleman on the cell phone driving the Navigator who nearly ran me off the road. Remember? I said, "snap" Santa, and that has to count for something this time of year.

Atlas Shrugs, 3yo colt, Reade Baker trained.

Could you also throw in a few years board and training? You wouldn't believe how it adds up!