Nole Ksum Racing Stable

06/20/2025

Incredible Entry Update

Incredible unluckily drew an also-eligible slot for a race he was entered to run in ($20K maiden claimer on the Horseshoe Indiana turf next Thursday), however, trainer Jeff Hiles is content with skipping the race as a warm front is set to bring sizzling temperatures to the Midwest next week. We are on the hunt for another race and will be sure to let you know once one has been selected.

06/18/2025

Madame Secretary Workout Report

Madame Secretary returned to the work tab yesterday morning, covering four furlongs in :48.40 at Santa Anita Park. Given this was her first work back off of a very brief freshening, she breezed on her own, but the Mandella team was pleased with the work and her energy overall.

06/17/2025

Seize the Grey Update

With approximately a month remaining in the 2025 breeding season, Seize the Grey has entered the home stretch of his first year standing at stud. He took to his new job seamlessly and is still that same cool horse that he was when with the Lukas barn. After breeding season concludes we will be sure to pass along his final numbers as to how many mares he has covered.

06/16/2025

06/16/2025

Trust But Verify Update
Trust But Verify hasn’t missed a day since returning to training at Highlander Training Center on May 19th. Your c**t now has a few weeks of galloping under him and we would expect the Highlander team to start some speed work this coming week.

06/15/2025

Improbable Luck Breeze Report

Improbable Luck returned to the work tab this morning at Churchill with a :47.80 solo move. He looked to be traveling like his usual self.

06/15/2025

Munny Problem Update
We spoke with trainer D. Wayne Lukas both last week and earlier this week, and he remains very high on Munny Problem. He said to us something to the effect of, “I can’t believe you guys have done it three years in a row now,” referring to MG1SW Seize the Grey, multiple stakes-placed Caldera and this c**t. He said something similar about Caldera before that one ran.
While Munny Problem has not breezed over the last few weeks, based on The Coach’s feedback, we expect him to return to the tab this coming week. This part of a young horse’s career is often its least linear, and it is not at all uncommon for trainers to skip works or back off on horses who they feel would benefit from more patience. Mr. Lukas did say he felt Munny Problem could be a quicker-developing type (despite being a larger c**t), so when he does ramp up his training again, it may not take long for him to come to hand.
As always, we will let the Hall of Famer bring along your c**t as he sees fit and will trust in his expertise and experience.

06/13/2025

Ups and Downs Of Thoroughbred 'Fractional Shares' Ownership https://statelinenetworkextra.com/2025/06/12/ups-and-downs-of-thoroughbred-fractional-shares-ownership

06/12/2025

Incredible Update

We spoke with trainer Jeff Hiles, who reports that Incredible exited his recent effort in good order. Though he seems to continue to train well, Incredible has thus far failed to be competitive in the afternoons. We will keep our eyes peeled for a next target for him, which will likely come around two turns and against easier competition. The benefit to Jeff's base at HighPointe is that it allows us to look at numerous tracks in the surrounding area. Tracks such as Belterra Park and Presque Isle Downs could be options as we have the freedom to ship, which we wouldn’t have if he were stabled at a racetrack.