Surface Change?

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Pictured: Whispering Melody after a disappointing 4th place in the Autumn Cup G4 Dirt

The Eighth Pole has just gotten reports that Firestone Racing's Whispering Melody was not necessarily born to run on dirt. With assistance from Ripley Marsh, it has come to their attention that the filly's dam, Ebony Gold Lady, was in fact a dual surfaced mare who is known for her turf winning offspring Dazzling Dame and Infinite Warcry. While these things should not go unnoticed, it had never occurred to trainer Carter Leeson that this mare could potentially be greater on turf.

"I am just hoping it's not too late for this young filly. With Year Fifteen more than halfway done, it's hard to say whether the change will benefit her or not," Carter Leeson reported. "All we can do is try. It happened with Silent Heart, and it could happen with Wendy. Only time will tell."

Racing plans for this filly have not yet been determined, but the Eighth Pole wishes Whispering Melody and Firestone Racing the best of luck. 

[Kenren]

Minske Mavecci: I can definitely understand the frustration in knowing you've overlooked something that should have been obvious. We went through the exact same thing with Passionate God this year. While the year's a little further in now, keep in mind that a surface switch can work some immediate miracles. It's definitely not too late to go for it, especially given the years she's got ahead of her. Best of luck!