Post by Isabelle on Feb 9, 2018 2:39:31 GMT -6
10 Furlongs on Dirt Juvenile Workout
Just Rewards (Justice) - Abigail Fortunata
Mircalla (Mira) - David Rittenhouse
Valiant (Leo) - Bryce Willims
Long runners were up next, stopwatches were reset and binoculars unwound. The day was cold and brisk, with a hint of snow. That didn’t stop the NDM tribe, used to the northern wintry climate everyone was moving to keep warm. Juvenile workouts before maiden races were always big draws, and staff lined the fence lines to watch how the new starters were going to prove themselves. Some big talent was in the pedigrees of the next three to run, as the gate was being reset three doors were opened.
Just Rewards was out of IRS stud Comeuppance, our first foal from our own Akumabuelle. Prideful and prone to stress, the filly had an iron fist for a memory and could hold a grudge forever. Disdainfully competitive, she was out to get anybody who crossed her. Abigail was aboard, primly keeping control of the willful bay. Walking into the first chute, Justice swished her tail and gaped her mouth, giving a snort. Not one to hold much patience, when she was slated to do something, the filly wanted to get it done. There wasn’t, if any, play in her.
Mircalla was a sale find at a closing stable, and a blueblood from IRS. With War Admiral, Rosalind, Requium, and Augusto in her pedigree this filly was a strong leader among the favorites to do well. A dual runner, today she’d go on the dirt. She might favor the turf more strongly, only time would tell. One thing was for sure, she’d have a large furlong range to play with, and hopes were pinned on her going to the Canadian Triple Tiara as a three year old. It wasn’t often a stable got a full foal from proven lines from another stable, at least not at NDM, so this juvenile was one to keep tabs on.
As Mircalla was swatting her tail at a gate attendant while loading, Valiant strode up. Confident and very tall, Bryce was on the pure white colt today. Normally Abigail rode Leo, but with her working Justice the jockey lead stepped up. He was glad to take the colt, having fond memories of running his sire, Gallant Knight. With Battle Wings for a dam, this colt was already turning heads. Quietly walking into his chute, the colt seemed almost a little subdued, and didn’t fit the high-strung racehorse stereotype at all. He wouldn’t be one to underestimate though, and the crowd all held their breath.
Justice and Mircalla both shot for the lead, with Leo breaking a bit slower but not out of range of the two rambunctious fillies. Justice grit her teeth, and Mira dropped back into a stalker position, letting the other bay keep her front lead. Everyone seemed happy, with Leo gamely galloping a few lengths behind the two leaders. He seemed relaxed enough to keep his eye on his competition from a bit afar, as the work ran on the furlong posts. There wasn’t a great deal going on, despite eager on lookers. Strides were watched, demeanors, and all those tid-bits that clue off personality were noted down.
Justice was keeping her ear back, carefully making sure Mira wasn’t getting an inch on her lead. Mira was caging up on the competition, every press she made for the pace was immediately snapped up by Justice, and the pair edged faster and faster down the stretch. Valiant wasn’t to be left behind, much as the fillies had seemed to forget about him. Churning up his stride, the huge colt seemed to come out of nowhere, going to the side of the battling fillies almost like they were standing still. Startled from their duel, the fillies fought hard to keep the colt at bay as the last lengths were upon them.
Just Rewards (Justice) - Abigail Fortunata
Mircalla (Mira) - David Rittenhouse
Valiant (Leo) - Bryce Willims
Long runners were up next, stopwatches were reset and binoculars unwound. The day was cold and brisk, with a hint of snow. That didn’t stop the NDM tribe, used to the northern wintry climate everyone was moving to keep warm. Juvenile workouts before maiden races were always big draws, and staff lined the fence lines to watch how the new starters were going to prove themselves. Some big talent was in the pedigrees of the next three to run, as the gate was being reset three doors were opened.
Just Rewards was out of IRS stud Comeuppance, our first foal from our own Akumabuelle. Prideful and prone to stress, the filly had an iron fist for a memory and could hold a grudge forever. Disdainfully competitive, she was out to get anybody who crossed her. Abigail was aboard, primly keeping control of the willful bay. Walking into the first chute, Justice swished her tail and gaped her mouth, giving a snort. Not one to hold much patience, when she was slated to do something, the filly wanted to get it done. There wasn’t, if any, play in her.
Mircalla was a sale find at a closing stable, and a blueblood from IRS. With War Admiral, Rosalind, Requium, and Augusto in her pedigree this filly was a strong leader among the favorites to do well. A dual runner, today she’d go on the dirt. She might favor the turf more strongly, only time would tell. One thing was for sure, she’d have a large furlong range to play with, and hopes were pinned on her going to the Canadian Triple Tiara as a three year old. It wasn’t often a stable got a full foal from proven lines from another stable, at least not at NDM, so this juvenile was one to keep tabs on.
As Mircalla was swatting her tail at a gate attendant while loading, Valiant strode up. Confident and very tall, Bryce was on the pure white colt today. Normally Abigail rode Leo, but with her working Justice the jockey lead stepped up. He was glad to take the colt, having fond memories of running his sire, Gallant Knight. With Battle Wings for a dam, this colt was already turning heads. Quietly walking into his chute, the colt seemed almost a little subdued, and didn’t fit the high-strung racehorse stereotype at all. He wouldn’t be one to underestimate though, and the crowd all held their breath.
Justice and Mircalla both shot for the lead, with Leo breaking a bit slower but not out of range of the two rambunctious fillies. Justice grit her teeth, and Mira dropped back into a stalker position, letting the other bay keep her front lead. Everyone seemed happy, with Leo gamely galloping a few lengths behind the two leaders. He seemed relaxed enough to keep his eye on his competition from a bit afar, as the work ran on the furlong posts. There wasn’t a great deal going on, despite eager on lookers. Strides were watched, demeanors, and all those tid-bits that clue off personality were noted down.
Justice was keeping her ear back, carefully making sure Mira wasn’t getting an inch on her lead. Mira was caging up on the competition, every press she made for the pace was immediately snapped up by Justice, and the pair edged faster and faster down the stretch. Valiant wasn’t to be left behind, much as the fillies had seemed to forget about him. Churning up his stride, the huge colt seemed to come out of nowhere, going to the side of the battling fillies almost like they were standing still. Startled from their duel, the fillies fought hard to keep the colt at bay as the last lengths were upon them.
