Post by Rendezvous on Aug 10, 2016 16:44:08 GMT -5
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[attr="class","likedotitle2"]KCRS: Q3 Interview 2016
[attr="class","likedoinfo"]Thoroughbred Times is a monthly news magazine published by Thoroughbred Times Publications. We get the scoop on the many Thoroughbred horses in the country including, but not limited to Thoroughbreds who participate in eventing, western, racing and even ones who give a helping hoof to disabled children in need. Today we got a chance to meet with Kimberly Kenny, an up and coming racing stable owner who lives in Texas, a good deal away from the heart of horse racing in Kentucky.
Please, just call me Kim! And you know I haven't even been in the racing business for a year yet and I've already acquired roughly 20 horses, probably more now. You know it's weird being in this line of work because I'm so accustomed to western riding, you know barrel racing and all that. And then I dabbled in halter showing, but *sighs* things got complicated when off to college for marketing. When I graduated I wanted to get into the horse business and I've always loved horse racing, always wanted to manage a stable of my own, and well here I am.
*nods* Yes that's very true. I'm at my limit racing ten horses this year, but some people will gladly race 20, 30 maybe even 40 horses throughout the year. I prefer to have a small group to focus on so that I can tend to the needs of each and every horse. I'll probably be at a disadvantage next year when my yearlings become 2 year olds and head to their debut races, but many of my 3 year olds this year will be 4 year olds next year and it should be a bit easy on me with them going through the races. But enough of me blabbering, I'll introduce you to my current racing string, and then I'll introduce you to next year's 2 year olds. First stop, the 2 year olds of this year.
For my juvenile string this year, I have four horses running, 3 fillies and 2 colts. We used to have a Key to Flight colt, Key West, but he wasn't working well under our trainer so we traded him to Firestone Racing for Roussong.
Roussong's Stall *a dark bay colt kicks out at his stall door before returning to rolling a ball around in his stall* Don't let that kicking fool you, Rou is a good horse, he just doesn't know when to turn off overdrive mode. He's got a ton of energy and I think that's what makes him a really HOTY ready horse. We're slowly but surely working him up for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at the end of the year, he's got the energy to put the racing world on its head. The thing about Roussong is that he could honestly tackle mile races but still do fine at seven furlongs in some of the sprinter races. But judging by how both his sire and damn did in their careers, we'll definately be working him towards the Triple Crown next year. *tosses the colt an apple slice* Next up is Rise Me Gold.
Rise Me Gold's Stall *a stablehand tries to lead the bay filly out of her stall but she plants her hooves and just neighs loudly* And this lovely gal is Rise Me Gold, we tend to call her Miss Gold around here. She believes she owns the place, as you can see by her refusing to move. *gestures towards how the stablehand tries to lure the filly out with a sugar cube to which the filly only snorts at* She was a pasturemate for Key West for quite a while and they met each other in many races, which Rise always outbested him. Now that Key West is gone, we can solely focus on Rise Me Gold as she and Roussong are two different horses entirely. I can't say what plans we have for her as of yet, but I do know that we'll just run her in undercards this year to get her grade up and hopefully she'll be able to push G3 by the beginning of her 3 year old season.
Smooth Criminal and Partyatthedisco are out in the pastures I believe, or being worked. They're new additions to the stable, with Smooth Criminal being a full sister to Muggathugga, the founding colt of the stable and Partyatthedisco being a full sister to the recently retired Mardi Gras. Party broke her maiden before Smooth Criminal, but honestly I'm considering selling her. She's a dual running horse, but I need more sprinters in my string. She's a big girl at 17.1hh and I honestly think she'll mature at 17.2 or 17.3, most of my jockeys are scared of riding her on the field. Ah, but who knows. We'll keep her in undercards as well.
*blushes a bit* Yeah, I've been hearing that too.. Unfortunately all of my classic string horses are on the stable's track working this morning, but I'll be happy to tell you about them.
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[attr="class","likedosub"]Hi! I'm Kelly Rodriguez, and you must be Kimberly! I've got a million questions, but I'll try to keep them short and sweet. First things first, how did you get into the horse racing business?
Please, just call me Kim! And you know I haven't even been in the racing business for a year yet and I've already acquired roughly 20 horses, probably more now. You know it's weird being in this line of work because I'm so accustomed to western riding, you know barrel racing and all that. And then I dabbled in halter showing, but *sighs* things got complicated when off to college for marketing. When I graduated I wanted to get into the horse business and I've always loved horse racing, always wanted to manage a stable of my own, and well here I am.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Wow, heartfelt stuff, truly! Here's another question for you, could we meet the horses currently in your racing string? I'd love to meet each and every one of them. I hear your one of the few stables that keeps a small racing string.
*nods* Yes that's very true. I'm at my limit racing ten horses this year, but some people will gladly race 20, 30 maybe even 40 horses throughout the year. I prefer to have a small group to focus on so that I can tend to the needs of each and every horse. I'll probably be at a disadvantage next year when my yearlings become 2 year olds and head to their debut races, but many of my 3 year olds this year will be 4 year olds next year and it should be a bit easy on me with them going through the races. But enough of me blabbering, I'll introduce you to my current racing string, and then I'll introduce you to next year's 2 year olds. First stop, the 2 year olds of this year.
For my juvenile string this year, I have four horses running, 3 fillies and 2 colts. We used to have a Key to Flight colt, Key West, but he wasn't working well under our trainer so we traded him to Firestone Racing for Roussong.
Roussong's Stall *a dark bay colt kicks out at his stall door before returning to rolling a ball around in his stall* Don't let that kicking fool you, Rou is a good horse, he just doesn't know when to turn off overdrive mode. He's got a ton of energy and I think that's what makes him a really HOTY ready horse. We're slowly but surely working him up for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at the end of the year, he's got the energy to put the racing world on its head. The thing about Roussong is that he could honestly tackle mile races but still do fine at seven furlongs in some of the sprinter races. But judging by how both his sire and damn did in their careers, we'll definately be working him towards the Triple Crown next year. *tosses the colt an apple slice* Next up is Rise Me Gold.
Rise Me Gold's Stall *a stablehand tries to lead the bay filly out of her stall but she plants her hooves and just neighs loudly* And this lovely gal is Rise Me Gold, we tend to call her Miss Gold around here. She believes she owns the place, as you can see by her refusing to move. *gestures towards how the stablehand tries to lure the filly out with a sugar cube to which the filly only snorts at* She was a pasturemate for Key West for quite a while and they met each other in many races, which Rise always outbested him. Now that Key West is gone, we can solely focus on Rise Me Gold as she and Roussong are two different horses entirely. I can't say what plans we have for her as of yet, but I do know that we'll just run her in undercards this year to get her grade up and hopefully she'll be able to push G3 by the beginning of her 3 year old season.
Smooth Criminal and Partyatthedisco are out in the pastures I believe, or being worked. They're new additions to the stable, with Smooth Criminal being a full sister to Muggathugga, the founding colt of the stable and Partyatthedisco being a full sister to the recently retired Mardi Gras. Party broke her maiden before Smooth Criminal, but honestly I'm considering selling her. She's a dual running horse, but I need more sprinters in my string. She's a big girl at 17.1hh and I honestly think she'll mature at 17.2 or 17.3, most of my jockeys are scared of riding her on the field. Ah, but who knows. We'll keep her in undercards as well.
[attr="class","likedosub"]*tried her best to pet each and every one of the horses* Your horses are so beautiful! And what about your 3 year olds? I've heard talk about how your classic string has been increasing in popularity lately.
*blushes a bit* Yeah, I've been hearing that too.. Unfortunately all of my classic string horses are on the stable's track working this morning, but I'll be happy to tell you about them.
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PHARAOH LEAP.
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