So long Louie, we’ll miss you, but we know you’ll do a good job in the States

Double Or Nothing has been sold and will not race at Albion Park on Saturday night.

But the horse could be seen in Queensland for a few more starts with local trainer Alan Grimsey before flying out to the United States in April.

Lincoln Farms’ trainer Al Barnes completed the deal today, one which brings to a close a fairly profitable innings for his owners John and Lynne Street, Rod and Sue Fleming, Neville McAlister and Auckland veteran Bob Best.

A favourite of Best, ‘Louie’ won only three of his 27 races but along with 10 seconds, five thirds and six fourths earned A$49,458 in stakes.

The rangy Sweet Lou gelding, who clocked a mile rate of 1:53.4 for 1660 metres when pipped a neck earlier this month, is expected to do well in the States with his high gate speed and front-running style.