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Jan 13, 2014 21:07:23 GMT 10
Post by Snowflake on Jan 13, 2014 21:07:23 GMT 10
VENGEANCE WORKS FOR THE CANADIAN JUVENILE STAKES*
Ouch! Marissa yelped, yanking her arm out of the filly's mouth. Teeth marks were printed on her skin. Vengeance had struck again, the moment Marissa had let down her guard. The 16.3hh filly was a bully, but she wouldn't get away with it with Marissa. Marissa was the jockey of all the crazies at Star Thoroughbreds, and had some pretty amazing accomplishments with them. Rising Fury was most notable - winning 41 of her races including the Breeder's Cup Classic and being inducted in the Hall Of Fame. Fuming, Marissa turned the big bay thoroughbred through tight circles, her hand firmly holding the lead right under Ven's chin.
After ten of them, they continued on to the dirt track where they would put in their last workout before their next race. Waiting for them was trainer James, who legged Marissa onto tho the tall filly. I saw that. He nodded at her arm, which was red and still bore the marks of horse teeth. I'd tell you to give her hell but of course we want her to give her competitors hell this weekend. He said sympathetically, unclipping the lead. Marissa smiled. I can't say I'm not used to it. Shouldn't have rewarded her with a longer line. Anyway.. Marissa gave the filly's sides a light tap with her heels and Ven took off at a quick trot.
Despite having a sweet natured dam, Ven had taken well after her sire in terms of temperament. With considerable racing success from both parents though she could take after either and still be a champion. A lot would be expected of her in her career, and already she'd put in a good few starts. Hopefully her next race, the Canadian Juvenile Stakes, would see her break her maiden. The field consisted of three other fillies, all relating back to Bank On Silver. First there was Impressionable, sired by Bank On Greatness. Owned by Stride of Perfection Stables, she'd already run three times for a win and two second places. Vengeance had come in third behind her in the Unicorn Horn Juvenile Dirt. Next there was Impress The Moonlight, an Impressario sired filly owned by Akita Rose Stables. She also had a record of 3-1-2-0. Finally there was Meritorious, twin sister of Impressionable owned by Intrepid Racing. She had run twice so far and only on turf, for a win and a third place.
Ven herself was sired by Admiral's Revenge, and out of Lusitania. Admiral's Revenge was a Triple Crown Champion who retired with a record of 91-38-25-23. He had impressive progeny, including Star Thoroughbreds own Akuma Battlecry. Lusitania was the twin of HOF mare Euphoria, sired by HOF True Enough and out of HOF Bank On Silver. Both twins had lived up to their parents success on the track, and Lusitania was a Breeder's Cup Classic winner. Already Ven was racing true to her heritage, with a close second place from her first start and an impressive third place in her second start the following week. Both were in high profile races, and her next start was no different. The Canadian Juvenile Stakes was a big deal early in the season for two year old fillies, especially since it was a long twelve furlongs. It would test the stamina and endurance from all entered, and Vengeance most of all as she would lead the race. The filly had been tested at home running at twelve furlongs and longer and had excelled, but more competition meant she would have to work harder and run faster. It was not going to be and easy race and Marissa would not take it or this workout lightly. Vengeance had a bright future ahead of her.
After trotting and cantering for a full lap and a half of the ten furlong home track, it was time to put the filly into her fastest pace. Her favourite part. The four furlong run was just to rid Ven of her excessive energy so she wasn't too hot on race day. A hot thoroughbred like Ven could work up a sweat before even reaching the gates because of constant prancing about and misbehaviour. If she didn't have that edge she'd be far more easily handled and had a better chance of racing well. The two year old filly launched into gallop right on cue, attempting to take the bit and go with it. Oh, no you don't Miss. Marissa growled, tightening the reins a notch. Ven accepted defeat and galloped on strongly, but at a reasonable pace. They entered the turn and Ven slowed only slightly. The dirt track was the inside track here and so the turn was tighter than the outer turf track. As the stretch straightened out before her Ven lengthened her stride, and quickened her pace. Marissa didn't urge her yet, waiting for the final furlong. She didn't want Ven to be tired come race day so it was only a quick blowout to satisfy the filly for now.
With one furlong left to the finish Marissa now began to drive Ven on, enjoying the immense power the filly had stored in her hindquarters almost immediately. With strong strides Ven accelerated, chasing an invisible competitor that could only be herself, trying to beat her best. It was all too soon that the filly crossed the line, and put up a fight as Marissa tried to take her back down through her paces. With a deep sigh Ven finally gave in and dropped back to canter another fifty metres or so on from the finish line. Marissa sighed too, but of course she had anticipated it. Ven was always hard to stop and sometimes a one rein stop was needed. In any case, the filly was truly ready to take on her next challenge - the Canadian Juvenile Stakes.
Ouch! Marissa yelped, yanking her arm out of the filly's mouth. Teeth marks were printed on her skin. Vengeance had struck again, the moment Marissa had let down her guard. The 16.3hh filly was a bully, but she wouldn't get away with it with Marissa. Marissa was the jockey of all the crazies at Star Thoroughbreds, and had some pretty amazing accomplishments with them. Rising Fury was most notable - winning 41 of her races including the Breeder's Cup Classic and being inducted in the Hall Of Fame. Fuming, Marissa turned the big bay thoroughbred through tight circles, her hand firmly holding the lead right under Ven's chin.
After ten of them, they continued on to the dirt track where they would put in their last workout before their next race. Waiting for them was trainer James, who legged Marissa onto tho the tall filly. I saw that. He nodded at her arm, which was red and still bore the marks of horse teeth. I'd tell you to give her hell but of course we want her to give her competitors hell this weekend. He said sympathetically, unclipping the lead. Marissa smiled. I can't say I'm not used to it. Shouldn't have rewarded her with a longer line. Anyway.. Marissa gave the filly's sides a light tap with her heels and Ven took off at a quick trot.
Despite having a sweet natured dam, Ven had taken well after her sire in terms of temperament. With considerable racing success from both parents though she could take after either and still be a champion. A lot would be expected of her in her career, and already she'd put in a good few starts. Hopefully her next race, the Canadian Juvenile Stakes, would see her break her maiden. The field consisted of three other fillies, all relating back to Bank On Silver. First there was Impressionable, sired by Bank On Greatness. Owned by Stride of Perfection Stables, she'd already run three times for a win and two second places. Vengeance had come in third behind her in the Unicorn Horn Juvenile Dirt. Next there was Impress The Moonlight, an Impressario sired filly owned by Akita Rose Stables. She also had a record of 3-1-2-0. Finally there was Meritorious, twin sister of Impressionable owned by Intrepid Racing. She had run twice so far and only on turf, for a win and a third place.
Ven herself was sired by Admiral's Revenge, and out of Lusitania. Admiral's Revenge was a Triple Crown Champion who retired with a record of 91-38-25-23. He had impressive progeny, including Star Thoroughbreds own Akuma Battlecry. Lusitania was the twin of HOF mare Euphoria, sired by HOF True Enough and out of HOF Bank On Silver. Both twins had lived up to their parents success on the track, and Lusitania was a Breeder's Cup Classic winner. Already Ven was racing true to her heritage, with a close second place from her first start and an impressive third place in her second start the following week. Both were in high profile races, and her next start was no different. The Canadian Juvenile Stakes was a big deal early in the season for two year old fillies, especially since it was a long twelve furlongs. It would test the stamina and endurance from all entered, and Vengeance most of all as she would lead the race. The filly had been tested at home running at twelve furlongs and longer and had excelled, but more competition meant she would have to work harder and run faster. It was not going to be and easy race and Marissa would not take it or this workout lightly. Vengeance had a bright future ahead of her.
After trotting and cantering for a full lap and a half of the ten furlong home track, it was time to put the filly into her fastest pace. Her favourite part. The four furlong run was just to rid Ven of her excessive energy so she wasn't too hot on race day. A hot thoroughbred like Ven could work up a sweat before even reaching the gates because of constant prancing about and misbehaviour. If she didn't have that edge she'd be far more easily handled and had a better chance of racing well. The two year old filly launched into gallop right on cue, attempting to take the bit and go with it. Oh, no you don't Miss. Marissa growled, tightening the reins a notch. Ven accepted defeat and galloped on strongly, but at a reasonable pace. They entered the turn and Ven slowed only slightly. The dirt track was the inside track here and so the turn was tighter than the outer turf track. As the stretch straightened out before her Ven lengthened her stride, and quickened her pace. Marissa didn't urge her yet, waiting for the final furlong. She didn't want Ven to be tired come race day so it was only a quick blowout to satisfy the filly for now.
With one furlong left to the finish Marissa now began to drive Ven on, enjoying the immense power the filly had stored in her hindquarters almost immediately. With strong strides Ven accelerated, chasing an invisible competitor that could only be herself, trying to beat her best. It was all too soon that the filly crossed the line, and put up a fight as Marissa tried to take her back down through her paces. With a deep sigh Ven finally gave in and dropped back to canter another fifty metres or so on from the finish line. Marissa sighed too, but of course she had anticipated it. Ven was always hard to stop and sometimes a one rein stop was needed. In any case, the filly was truly ready to take on her next challenge - the Canadian Juvenile Stakes.