Post by Cavallo on May 22, 2012 0:58:14 GMT -5
Atalanta
Gorgeous girl! Amazing lineage, on both sides, and her temper matches her blood. Interesting coloring, and she's only having a few foals, which is good for keeping her lines rare and not inbred. She's run one prospect race, and I believe against a crapload of entrants, so you know I'm not just blowing smoke when I say Attie's a rising star, maybe even one of the best racers of all time. Anyway, simply stunning, and I'm looking forward to when she debuts.
By Carmen
Atalanta
She's a very pretty girl. Definitely has the talent to be an amazing racer with her lines. Only time will tell if she can become the next Augusta though but the potential is there. Her lines are just impeccable and she's got beautiful coloring. I like the fact that she'll only have about two foals. With her I bet those few foals will definitely be sought after!
By Melissa
Atalanta
The name is unique and, quite honestly, whenever I think of it I do think exactly of her. This can sometimes be a problem considering horses can be called 'Golden Noodle' and remind me of some kind of store. She has a straight record so far and just turning two years old and ready to race in real races is exciting. She has a gorgeous pedigree and is made to run. I cannot wait to see her run and am hoping that my own debuting duo of Seraphim and Violet Treason stand a chance against her.
By Artemis
Atlanta
What can I say? First thing I noticed was her name, I absolutely love it, I must say. It's a different name, but it's not something that's totally out there, it rolls off the tongue quite nicely actually. She seems like a really strong filly with a good head on her shoulders. Her lines are superb, I mean she has racing written all over her. Her pictures are really great, maybe possibly sharpening them? As the quality isn't too good, but otherwise they're really great. Her racing record is already quite impressive, even though she has just started up her racing career. All I can say is keep up the good work, keep training her, and I better watch out for her on the track, ouch, definitely some tough competition!
By Steph
The Wire Evaluation [GII]
Riverwood Cup's The Goose Chase
"Welcome to Riverwood Acres' third race! Today we have an intense field of fillies. These fillies are all highly bet for and are highly anticipated.
First up in gate one is Atalanta by the mare Augusta, an award winning mare never placing out of the placings. She prances around eagerly in the paddock. Atalanta puts up a small fight before loading. She tosses her head but finally gives up and loads easily.
Next up is Fairy Princess. Wow is this filly a top player! Having a poor record at the beginning of her career, she suddenly wins races after races. This filly is a power engine and is ready to rumble. She walks smoothly around the paddock with grace and knowing that she's going to win. She's brought to the gate soon and loads just as calmly.
In the third gate is Euphoria. This filly has been worked hard and looks hard to beat. She trots eagerly around the paddock after Fairy Princess. She's alert and ready to run. She later walks to the gate and loads with slight hesitation. She moves around in the gate, but finally calms down and waits.
And in gate four is the grade one winner Sweet Stalker by the grade one sire, Night Stalker. This filly is another highly anticipated filly for this race, and is right below Atalanta to win. She walks around the paddock calmly, but does jump every once in a while in excitement. Once at the gate she begins to act up. But they are finally able to load her into the gate.
And in gate five, Folksong. Folksong is the full sister to the BC Classic winner in 2007, GS Gallant Prince. This filly is trying to bring back her brother's fame into history again. Although she has only won three races, she seems ready to go for this one. She is very energized around the paddock. When loaded into the gate, she puts up a fuss, but calms down for the start.
Anddd they're off!!!
Atalanta has taken a poor start, slightly stumbling and now trying to get to the rail fastest. Sweet Stalker and Folksong both break easily now fighting for the lead. Fairy Princess is in second now, while Folksong has taken the lead. Folksong has taken the lead by three lengths! Euphoria is now in fourth, in front of Atalanta. Sweet Stalker is three lengths behind Folksong, while being head against head with Fairy Princess. It's still Folksong in the lead with Sweet Stalker and Fairy Princess are fighting for second, while Euphoria and Atalanta are now fighting for fifth and fourth. And now they're coming around the final turn! And Atalanta is making her move! She and Euphoria are both coming up on the outside! Folksong is loosing her energy, and is falling back as she's trying to push herself forwards. Sweet Stalker and Fairy Princess are both pushing themselves forwards.
But it's Atalanta and Euphoria! They're going full speed ahead, now neck and neck to the wire! Sweet Stalker at their tails! And they cross the line! But it's too close to call!
1st Atalanta (nose)
2nd Euphoria
3rd Sweet Stalker
4th Fairy Princess
5th Folksong"
The Wire Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Here is the pre-race banter: "Welcome to the 2008 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies! Arguably our most popular race of the day, it is a balmy 80 F. The skies are cloudy, but the threat of rain is far off. We have an intense collection of the top fillies in today's race, so without further ado, the post parade.....AAnd now, the first of the main three fillies stirring up all the commotion for the race. Atalanta, owned by Imperial Glory Studs, is an oustanding little mare. Even at such a young age, she's brought to the track a nearly flawless record, and a score of work sessions that have not gone to waste. Her bloodline is impressive, sired by War Admiral and out of the Augusto daughter Augusta, and her twin brother Warlock won his race n the juvenile earlier today. She is also the 2-1 favorite. Atalanta knows how to work a crowd, and puts on a fantastic show of rearing and giving her pony horse a hard time before settling down to enter her spot. She looks no worse for wear as she enters, and her eyes are shining brightly as she surveys the track ahead." And here is the race: "LSS Stalking the Stars grasps the early initiative and takes off, followed closely by RW Midnight Haunt. Atalanta stalks them two length behind, with Royal Memory running at her tail. Three lengths back has Train Wreck fending off Intuition by a half length. A full length behind them is Santana, and another length behind her is Fairy Princess. On the opening stretch, our field spans approximately ten lengths, with LSS Stalking the Stars our leader and Fairy Princess the trailer. They head to the first of the turns, the quarter going by at 21:30. The field finishes off the turn and prepares to head down the back stretch, LSS Stalking the Stars still maintaining her lead. RW Midnight Haunt has moved up on her outside and is running at her shoulder. Atalanta is galloping comfortably a length behind them. Royal Memory has dropped bak two lengths, allowing Train Wreck and Intuition to charge forward and take up her position a length and a half behind Atalanta. Fairy Princess and Santana have also moved up, with Santana now a half length behind Train Wreck and Fairy Princess a half length behind Santana. The order heading down the backstretch is LSS Stalking the Stars, RW Midnight Haunt, Atalanta, Train Wreck, Intuition, Santana, Fairy Princess, Royal Memory. The fillies are taking full advantage of the flat stretch to distance themselves as much as possible. The half goes by at 49:57, with RW Midnight Haunt now leading by a length, followed by LSS Stalking the Stars. Atalanta is still a length back, but Intuition has managed to break away from Train Wreck and has pulled alongside her. Train Wreck is running a half length behind the two, with Santana going stride for stride with her. Fairy Princess is starting to move up, running right behind Train Wreck and Santana. Royal Memory trails by four lengths. As they near the second turns, the pack begins gaining ground as the pace setters are forced to slow in order to mae the turn. Atalanta sweeps neatly on the inside rail, with Intuition hot on her heels. RW Midnight Haunt and LASS Stalking the Stars are dropping back as the field passes them by. Santana opens up a bit and charges after her two arch rivals, with Fairy Princess galloping in her wake for a clean cut through the pack. Train Wreck is not to be outdone, and is maintaining a nice position on the outside next a length behind Inuition. Royal Memory has caught up two lengths, with LSS Stalking the Stars and RW Midnight Haunt running a half length behind her. Coming to the third quarter, it's Intuition in the lead, with Train Wreck running gamely on her outside. Atalanta has dropped back a length, as if taunting Santana, who is practically seething as she bounds to the filly's side. Fairy Princess has been taken to the inside and is running a length behind the bay and chestnut. Royal Memory has now gained quite a bit, and is moving a half length behind Fairy Princess on her outside. RW Midnight Haunt is holding a slight lead over LSS Stalking the Stars, who have dropped back a good three lengths. The third goes by at 1:06:33, and the field straightens out for the last sprint down the final stretch. As the finish line comes into sight, the positions change drastically. Santana surges forward, coming alongside Atalanta on her inside. The three rivals have locked gazes and sprint away, leaving the pack in the dirt. But some of the girls aren't done yet! Fairy Princess and Train Wreck are going stride for stride three lengths back, with RW Midnight Haunt trailing the two at five furlongs. Royal Memory and LSS Stalking the Stars have dropped back even further, Royal Memory three lengths behind RW Midnight Haunt and LSS Stalking the Stars four behind her. All eyes are on the front of the field as the space between themselves and the finish lessens with each second. They're about 100 yards from the end, and Atalanta finally breaks away and come sup a few inches. But Santana and Intuition are not to be out done, and rally beside her. It's back to neck and neck and down to fifty yards. Fairy Princess has recovered a few lengths and is right behind Atalanta and pressuring the three leaders. Train Wreck is right on her outside and a half length back, trying to find a way between Intuition and Atalanta. Royal MEmory has passed RW Midnight Haunt, is going at an all out psrint toward the finish, but is still a good five or so lengths behind. RW Midnight Haunt is two behind her, and LSS Stalking the Stars one behind her. 25 yards left, and Fairy Princess has found a break in the ranks. Now their running four wide, neck and neck, with the addition of Train Wreck going at Intuition's shoulder on the outside, making it five. Starting on the inside, it's Santana, Atalanta, Fairy Princess, Intuition, and Train Wreck, all seemingly hitched together. They come down to the wire now, nostrils flared and eyes blazing as they focus on the prize... And it's too close to call! We'll need to consult a photograph for the top five places. Never before have we had such a large amount of horses in an inquiry for the results. However, we do know the final three placings; LSS Stalking the Stars gets 8th place after coming in at a sedate gallop. RW Midnight Haunt pulls in at 7, five lengths behind Royal Memory, who was galloping furiously to catch up to the leaders. The picture will take a while to develop and be consulted, so feel free to stretch and take any breaks needed.
Unofficial Results
1st Santana
2nd Atalanta
3rd Fairy Princess
4th Intuition
5th Train Wreck
6th Royal Memory
7th RW Midnight Haunt
8th LSS Stalking the Stars"
Pushing Up Daisies Meet
-One Million Purse
MHS January 2008 Horse of the Month
MHS January 2008 Undefeated Champ
The Wire January 2008 Horse of the Month
Trpoical Trespass Racemeet
2nd in 2008 Breeder's Cup Juvy Fillies
Postings:
[New Beginnings]
[Breeze Through]
Passing By.
Hello Again.
Fear
[Heating Up]
The Legacy Continues
Broiling Tempers
From Sparks to Fire
Relaxing?
Emergence
Unpredictable
A Gathering.
Under Pressure.
Nighty Night
HAYATE
A Golden Age.
Stretch Your Legs.
[New Beginnings]
[Breeze Through]
Passing By.
Hello Again.
Fear
[Heating Up]
The Legacy Continues
Broiling Tempers
From Sparks to Fire
Relaxing?
Emergence
Unpredictable
A Gathering.
Under Pressure.
Nighty Night
HAYATE
A Golden Age.
Stretch Your Legs.