By My Standards returns in Sunday allowance

Though he was held in high regard by his connections from the start, By My Standards required four races to win a maiden race, but after doing so last Feb. 16 at Fair Grounds, he went on to capture the Louisiana Derby. By My Standards was training encouragingly for the Kentucky Derby but went into the race nursing a foot problem, had trouble in the running, finished 12th, and wound up getting the rest of the year off.

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Trainer Bret Calhoun said By My Standards was discovered to have hoof wall separation after the Derby. The problem area was cut away and the decision was made to give By My Standards all the time he needed for the hoof to grow back strong.

By My Standards always has been a strong work horse and he has posted a series of highly encouraging Fair Grounds drills for Sunday’s second-level dirt-route allowance start.

“I can’t say enough about his works,” said Calhoun. “He’s just been outstanding.”