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Certainly overshadowed and unnoticed

Postby madelyn » Fri May 02, 2008 7:18 pm

Since it was Oaks Day that's where eyes, attention and posts were focused. But not mine.

Back in February of 2007, I gathered up some horses of racing age, along with my "lucky" sister, and toddled off to Fasig Tipton to "learn" to put horses through the sale. It was bitterly, brutally cold and the sale was pretty dismal. We sold two but the two Indiana bred fillies came home. I later sold them privately, but retained 10% interest in them.

This one, K Lynn, Hip #422 http://www.fasigtipton.com/catalogs/2007/0211/422.pdf
made her very first lifetime start tonight at Indiana Downs in the 4th. She ran VERY green, quite bewildered, made a late charge and got 3rd. We had the TRIFECTA, which paid $197. Plus I got $135 to put against my training bill for my two year old filly, who is with the same trainer. K Lynn didn't bring a $1K opening bid at Fasig Tipton, and cashed a check for $1350 in her very first start.

BTW it is a bit of a thrill to see your own name in the race program for the very first time.
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....

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Postby jagger » Fri May 02, 2008 9:04 pm

Very nice story, Madelyn, and elegantly told. Congratulations!! Hope you have many more days like this one - and even better.

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Postby Mood Swings » Fri May 02, 2008 11:05 pm

Congrats! I agree with jagger :)
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Postby henthorn » Sat May 03, 2008 8:32 am

I know how excited you are! :D
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Postby madelyn » Sat May 03, 2008 10:06 am

It caused some serious whooping and hollering in MY house last night.
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....

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Postby MareMc56 » Sun May 04, 2008 12:58 pm

Congratulations Madelyn and K Lynn!!...it is the best feeling when they run well after all the hard work,worry and costs getting them there...enjoy!

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Postby Nessa » Mon May 05, 2008 7:17 am

Congrats great news! I'm doing a happy dance for you guys, and may she go on to bigger and better things. :D
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Postby madelyn » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:30 pm

Well K Lynn took on some older fillies and mares tonight in the 8th at Indiana Downs and WON IT going away by at least two lengths. The extra half furlong seems to have made a difference! My first win picture!!
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....

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Postby docjocoy » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:54 am

Congrats! What an awesome experience! :D

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Postby henthorn » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:50 am

Don't forget to post the photo. We can all share the owner's pride. :D 8)
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Postby MareMc56 » Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:51 am

Awesome Madelyn...makes all the troubles go away!!..I want to see a picture also.

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Postby Nessa » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:06 pm

Coool alright!!!
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Postby madelyn » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:59 pm

I got my win picture yesterday - alas I can't get my scanner to work.

K Lynn came out just great, and is scheduled next for an Indiana-sired N2X on 6/24.
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....