Surious white clouds that are embedded in the room above sea November 6, 2021, while the manmen became denser and the noises of the race track were increased.
When the morning hours came into the early afternoon and the anticipation gave way, adrenaline pumped through the veins of Bo Hirsch-es was time for his 5-year-old at home What To take the Breeders' Cup Stutfoilly & Mare Sprint (G1).
Hirsch from a box that could be seen far above the traffic of the stands. child Who defended their title in the previous year.
“Part of her brain believes that gamine will win this and we will run for a good second if we can. 'That was what was in my back of my head,” said Hirsch.
At the beginning of the race, the audience might have agreed with Hirsch.
Gamine fired out of the goal and took the lead slightly Pretty sofia Dueled on the second. Edge ran the third and CE was back in fourth place Proud Emma Successor.
Only in the route was gamine surrounded by all sides and surrounded the external bid of CE CE, which broke up on the wire 2 1/2 lengths.
“When we won like us, I never expected it to be just surreal,” said Hirsch. “I would say it is the biggest moment that I had in the horse business. I would love this feeling again.”
CE CE will try to fulfill his wish in the Stut- and Mare -Sprint on November 5th Keeneland And achieve what Gamine couldn't do – to stick to her championship crown.
Before the substantial day, Hirsch says that he prepares all the preparation for coach Michael McCarthy, who drops the mare for her victory of 2021.
“I said, 'Why don't you go out earlier and do you a job about this track?' He said, “Oh no, she was there; That is the plan and we will go from there, “said Hirsch.
“I have always told the coaches: 'You can ask for my amateur opinion and I will give it to you, but the decision will be you. Whether it is my idea or not and you have to live with this decision.” That's how I do it in peace.
A field of 13 was drawn on October 31, some of which were able to represent earnest threats.
“You obviously have the 3-year-old Echo Zulu and Letruska. They become difficult and the rest of them,” said Hirsch. “I am more concerned about CE and bring her into a game.
“If she has a game going, I think that she will be terribly difficult there, and it will need a damn horse to beat her.”
Echo Zulu on the route in Keeland and preparation for the Breeders' Cup Fut and Mare Sprint
Fresh before a victory in the Dogwood Stakes (G3) on September 24th in Churchill Downs, 2021 Champion Stutfut Echo Zulu will enter the older company after winning the youth joint (G1) for owner L and N Racing and Winchell full -blazing of the Netjet Breeders' Cup last year.
Trained by Steve Asmussen, the daughter of Gun runner is 6-0-0 from seven starts. Her only loss was a fourth in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) on May 6th, where she fell back Secret oath Present nest And Design graves .
The second -placed Edge Ges Geway by Stut & Mare Sprint of last year returns to another shot from a score in the Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3). The 5-year-old Competitive advantage Mare has not yet won class 1 for the owner Hronis Racing and coach John Sadler. Your record is 8-2-1 of 13 starts with $ 753,860.
Castleton Lyons' Chi Town Lady During the race with only one rated missions in your record, a brave effort on August 6th Saratoga Race Course In the Longines Test Stakes (G1). Your record is 3-1-0 of only seven starts with $ 417,800.
Japan Runner are also entered Chain of love Ballerina Handicap (G1) winner and 3: 1 favorite Good night olive and Derby City Distaffe Stakes, presented by the Kendall-Jackson Winery (G1) winner Mandatory .
The Modern Mexico breeders are completed Struck Who wants to give coach Todd Fincher his first victory at the World Championships; The youngest Lexus Raven Run Stakes (G2) winner Evil halo Who will run back in Keeland; Frank's rockette ; And Lady Rocket .
Despite the various competitors and not quite sure how the race will go, Hirsch appreciates the opportunity to be present and enjoy another run with his star mare. Of course, he also enjoys the precious time before the significant day.
“It is the anticipation and – I'm always talking about what I love the most,” said Hirsch. “It's just like we are talking. It gets exhilarating … I get ready to go to Keeland and I have to buy a few up-to-date shoes. It's fun.”
Here is the field for the @Breederscup Stutfalen & Mare Sprint on Saturday around #Keeneland! pic.twitter.com/wzqiwxnthb
– Keeland Racing (@keenelandracing) October 31, 2022
Entries: Breeders' Cup Stutfoption and Mare Sprint (G1)
Keeland, Saturday, November 5th, 2022, race 3
- Class I
- 7f
- dirt
- 1,000,000 US dollars
- 3 Yo's & Up Fillies and mares
- 11:50 a.m. (local)
