A filly that I bred, Champagne Ridge, has had two works at Oaklawn and I hope she may get her first out soon when the meet begins this month. Her trainer is Donnie Von Hemmel. I would love to have any impressions from someone there on the grounds.
Bedouwia
Anybody at Oaklawn?
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I will be there in a week or two and can probably help you out. Logistics are holding me and the 5 I'm taking down there up.
I can PM you once I get down there...it won't be the first thing I run out an do though.
I can PM you once I get down there...it won't be the first thing I run out an do though.
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Well, Champagne Ridge is entered for her first race next Friday. It's the 4th race, 51/2 furlongs, and she has post 3. This is a 20K maiden claiming race, so it seems like a good way to start. At least I should be able to watch it on HRTV. I noticed that she is the only Texas bred in the field -- so, I guess this is a big debute for a county girl.
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Well, it was frustrating trying to watch on HRTV since the race was on tape delay -- I didn't really get a good look, since she broke a bit slow and then ended up 9th in a field of 12. Not surprisingly the camera tends to focus on those at the front of a race. At least she has had her first experience, but was a bit like a tourist out for a stroll. The filly that won by Stormy Atlantic was very impressive. I hope to see her improve next out.
Bedouwia
Bedouwia