Awesome Feathers return was absolutely awesome.  She attended a very fast pace while taking the longer wide route, then at about 5 furlongs jockey Sanchez asked her for run —  and run she did!   She finished in full stride, running the mile in 1:33 and a piece.  Ralph asked me on Race Day if she would be sharp first out or possibly be a little flat, with bigger fish to fry later on.   My reply was that she likes to run early – so it was pretty likely that she would be fit enough to protect her from hurting herself.   Well she was certainly fit and very fast, so the big question is whether she will cool out and come back from this big effort.   Most horses off a layoff that run big, usually run more poorly the next time out – bouncy.  This is a really good mare and an exceptional trainer, so we shall see…