The horses that run for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen can often be seen with precisely-braided manes when they come to the paddock prior to a race.
In the inaugural installment of the Paulick Report's Inside the Grooming Bag, Asmussen groom Hugo Morales guides us through the process of braiding the 2-year-old colt Munny Bolt, which he has down to a blazing 12 minutes. The trainer himself then describes the reasons and traditions behind why the barn's runners sport the look.
