It may have been a Poodle Specialty prior to Westminster. 
I knew they had their National at Purina (outside of St Louis) because Standards were judged by Bill Shelton (my corgi mentor)

Bill Shelton as mentor, wow.  

Wondered when someone on this forum would mention that Eric Reid (sp)  and Rich Strike's owner have parted ways.  Twitter says due to something like media  disagreement.  Don't know what happened with them.  Unfortunate, though.

4 years ago I moved from Wisconsin to Southern Missouri to be Bill’s kennel manager. I have the distinct pleasure of helping raise his corgis. 

Where did you see the split of Reid and Rich Strikes owner? 
I am sure the owner wants RS to win again and that is prompting the move to another trainer. (Just like Mine that Bird)

Wow again.

First mention on twitter was around 9 am, followed later by a mention of Dawson's facebook announcement.  Glad Ger provided a link to Paulick article under trainers thread.

Not related, but I found out Pletcher's horse Mind Control tested positive on Pennsylvania Derby...still waiting results - Mind Control failed drug test at PARX for undercard race in September 2022.

Linda J.

Northeast Philly

Cannot keep up with all the news lately.  A lot to take in.

Good news

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/268599/kentucky-derby-oaks-test-results-clear-of-violations

Definitely good news