Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2012 23:24:02 GMT -5
Lost In Memories would be making her racing debut over on the Wire this week. After her successful two-year-old season and a place behind Akumabuelle in the TW Breeders Cup Yearling Show, Emma was well rested and ready for it. Both of Emma's parents were pretty calm, quiet, and shy. Emma inherited all of these traits along with having a fierce competitive side. She stays in her stall all day, unless it is pretty cloudy out, so she gets pretty annoyed, having to watch the other horses frolick and play while she is stuck inside because of her light coat. But she is out all night and she spends most of it just bolting around the paddock and enjoying the freedom. The horses are rotated so one horse is always outside with her as well, to keep her well socialized. She is usually calm, collected, and reserved. She does what you asks, and if needed she will put more effort into it. She really wants to please, and will do anything to make you happy. She always has her ears perked with that glint in her eye. She doesn't spazz out like other horses, and she rarely ever spooks unless a car lands in front of her. She is extremely smart and knows how to get out of tough situations. Blanchette, was an accomplished grade one turf racer. She knew how to handle everything about the turf, and was good at running her best. She won the Universal Cup, Winter Cup, Merry Bay King Memorial Stakes, Summer Cup, Autumn Cup, and placed in the Breeder's Cup Turf. Mel's sire was also an accomplished turf racer. He ran his best season as a four year old, and made it from a grade five to a grade two in only a few weeks. He won big races like the Boy's and Star Festival, and placed or showed in many other big turf races such as the Breeder's Cup Turf, Dream Cup, Full Moon Derby, Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate, and the Little Miss Innocent Memorial Stakes.
The other entrants in the race were three-year-old Whipped Cream, and two-year-old, Abastor. Cream has a vibrant, fiesty personality. She is loud and always seeking attention, whether on the track or in the barns. In the pasture you'll often see her racing around with her tail in the air - unsurprisingly, this filly is high on the pecking order. Cream makes a point of being a little hard to handle, but she's not aggressive at all, except for the occasional nip here and there, to assert herself. On the track, Cream always gallops with her tail in the air and her head high. We have to use a shadow roll, or she'd have her nose in the air as well. Both parents achieved grade one. Whippet preferred the turf over longer distances, and retired with a record of 45-16-7-13. He did not win any notable races, but was however a consistent competitor. Perfection preferred the turf over mile and longer distances, and retired with a record of 71-23-20-16. She won a couple of high level races. Cream likes to be in the middle of things, and racing is no exception. She'll break at a normal pace, and then get into mid pack position throughout the race. When the time comes, she'll look for a gap on the inside or attempt to swing wide, and then makes a break for it.
Secondly in gate Two, Abastor. When on the track he is all alertness and spirit. He loves breaking from the gate and will break to the front right behind the race leaders. There he will bide his time, letting the front-runners take the beating of the wind, then come the final turn, he will throw his head forward, swing around the leaders and break straight out for the finish. When he has his eyes set on the wire, he can become aggressive and will take on all challengers to the very end. He refuses to be boxed in or pushed around by the field and is big enough to make his way through the field. He has the stamina and the speed to be a worthy contender in any foeld. His speed is so quick that once he starts in the finish it is almost impossible for the other leaders to rally to match his pace. He will run his heart out to best all final closing challengers to the best of his ability and it is this passion that we are sure is what will launch this unique colt into the winner's circle. Aba's sire is Bucephalus. Bucephalus is one of the last remaining Augusto foals (besides his twin Requiem and the newly born Anodyne). He had a short racing career, but placed in every outing. He was amazing to watch on the track, but he was turning out to be too aggressive as he got older with age, so he was retired early and now is trying his hand at the breeding shed with his first foal Abastor. Mystical Sunrise is a retired original Grade 1 mare that now resides at Stride of Perfection Stables. She is a spirited mare and we were eager to see what combination would occur from this crossing. Abastor is her second foal. There is a lot riding on this colt to see of he can prove his sire's and dam's lines like HOF mare Deadly Desires did for Requiem. We’d beaten him before and nothing was stopping us from beating him again.
I walked Emma out on to the turf track and she perked her ears. Looking around, the maximum sabino filly paid attention to the sights and sounds. The filly stepped over the surface. I smiled and pushed her forward. She pricked her ears and pawed at the turf when I halted her. There was some tough competition, but Ventura had scratched, to go to the Legacy Maiden Series. Emma, being a maiden would have a chance against these maidens, though Whipped Cream would probably win with experience. I expected good things from the filly. She was ready for this race, ready to take on the horses. I squeezed Emma forward into a trot. She was a bit reluctant but trotted, sticking her nose out and whinnying gently. I gave her a little squeeze and she extended her trot. I knew we could win this race. I asked the filly for a canter. She finally responded. Emma was rather deluded that particular day, which means she would possibly not try as hard today. I tried to push the filly forward, and with a tap of the crop, she flew forward into racing mode. I pushed her forward and she began to sprint along the backstretch. I stood up and went with her. I'd sent her spiralling into racing mode. With her ears pricked, she ran on, and I pushed her on even more. I continued to drive Emma forward as we past the four furlong pole. Emma was definitely going forward, and I was proud. I kept pushing her forward and she extended her stride, round the home turn and he sprinted into the stretch. I pushed her and we flew under the wire. Pulling her up, I patted her and smiled. Good girl. I lead her into the barn and dismounted, before offering her a carrot.
The other entrants in the race were three-year-old Whipped Cream, and two-year-old, Abastor. Cream has a vibrant, fiesty personality. She is loud and always seeking attention, whether on the track or in the barns. In the pasture you'll often see her racing around with her tail in the air - unsurprisingly, this filly is high on the pecking order. Cream makes a point of being a little hard to handle, but she's not aggressive at all, except for the occasional nip here and there, to assert herself. On the track, Cream always gallops with her tail in the air and her head high. We have to use a shadow roll, or she'd have her nose in the air as well. Both parents achieved grade one. Whippet preferred the turf over longer distances, and retired with a record of 45-16-7-13. He did not win any notable races, but was however a consistent competitor. Perfection preferred the turf over mile and longer distances, and retired with a record of 71-23-20-16. She won a couple of high level races. Cream likes to be in the middle of things, and racing is no exception. She'll break at a normal pace, and then get into mid pack position throughout the race. When the time comes, she'll look for a gap on the inside or attempt to swing wide, and then makes a break for it.
Secondly in gate Two, Abastor. When on the track he is all alertness and spirit. He loves breaking from the gate and will break to the front right behind the race leaders. There he will bide his time, letting the front-runners take the beating of the wind, then come the final turn, he will throw his head forward, swing around the leaders and break straight out for the finish. When he has his eyes set on the wire, he can become aggressive and will take on all challengers to the very end. He refuses to be boxed in or pushed around by the field and is big enough to make his way through the field. He has the stamina and the speed to be a worthy contender in any foeld. His speed is so quick that once he starts in the finish it is almost impossible for the other leaders to rally to match his pace. He will run his heart out to best all final closing challengers to the best of his ability and it is this passion that we are sure is what will launch this unique colt into the winner's circle. Aba's sire is Bucephalus. Bucephalus is one of the last remaining Augusto foals (besides his twin Requiem and the newly born Anodyne). He had a short racing career, but placed in every outing. He was amazing to watch on the track, but he was turning out to be too aggressive as he got older with age, so he was retired early and now is trying his hand at the breeding shed with his first foal Abastor. Mystical Sunrise is a retired original Grade 1 mare that now resides at Stride of Perfection Stables. She is a spirited mare and we were eager to see what combination would occur from this crossing. Abastor is her second foal. There is a lot riding on this colt to see of he can prove his sire's and dam's lines like HOF mare Deadly Desires did for Requiem. We’d beaten him before and nothing was stopping us from beating him again.
I walked Emma out on to the turf track and she perked her ears. Looking around, the maximum sabino filly paid attention to the sights and sounds. The filly stepped over the surface. I smiled and pushed her forward. She pricked her ears and pawed at the turf when I halted her. There was some tough competition, but Ventura had scratched, to go to the Legacy Maiden Series. Emma, being a maiden would have a chance against these maidens, though Whipped Cream would probably win with experience. I expected good things from the filly. She was ready for this race, ready to take on the horses. I squeezed Emma forward into a trot. She was a bit reluctant but trotted, sticking her nose out and whinnying gently. I gave her a little squeeze and she extended her trot. I knew we could win this race. I asked the filly for a canter. She finally responded. Emma was rather deluded that particular day, which means she would possibly not try as hard today. I tried to push the filly forward, and with a tap of the crop, she flew forward into racing mode. I pushed her forward and she began to sprint along the backstretch. I stood up and went with her. I'd sent her spiralling into racing mode. With her ears pricked, she ran on, and I pushed her on even more. I continued to drive Emma forward as we past the four furlong pole. Emma was definitely going forward, and I was proud. I kept pushing her forward and she extended her stride, round the home turn and he sprinted into the stretch. I pushed her and we flew under the wire. Pulling her up, I patted her and smiled. Good girl. I lead her into the barn and dismounted, before offering her a carrot.
