Novizio Derby Y11

[Cavallo]

Regulations
x Ages: 2-6
x Gender: All
x Grades: Maiden + G5 + G4
x Surface Dirt
x Distance: 9 Furlongs
x One Specific Workout Dedicated to this Race on OUR PRACTICE TRACK
x RUN DATE GHF OCTOBER WEEK 4 - HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK A WEEK - NOV. WEEK 1

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Awards
1st - $100,000 + 5 race points + Banner
2nd - $85,000 + 3 race points + Banner
3rd - $75,000 + 1 race points + Banner

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Hello, and welcome to the first running of the Novizio Derby. The weather is perfect. There is a slight breeze, but it shouldn't cause too much of a problem. The track is pristine and in perfect condition for these dirt runners. Let's take a look at the competition in this prestigious race's first running.

Gate One: Instant Success - G4
Gate Two: Fire Dancer - G5
Gate Three: Heartless Revenge - G5
Gate Four: MAKE A DASH - G4
Gate Five:
Gate Six:

[Kacey]

Name: Instant Success
Grade: Grade 4
Age: 2
Work-Out: Take It Off

(I can enter him now! Sorry!)

[Sunfrost]

Name: Fire Dancer
Grade: 5
Age: 3
Work-Out: Check out her page for the direct link. It currently does not exist xD

[Kirsten Jade]

_{Name: Heartless Revenge - page.
Grade: 5
Age: 3
Work-Out: coming. It will for sure be on his page though.}

[Alexia]

Name: MAKE A DASH
Grade: 4
Age: 4
Work-Out: Will be linked on page - currently does not exist

[Megs]

-getting nervous now-

[Cavallo]

Parade
Hello and welcome to the first running of the Novizio Derby, race one in the prestigious 5 race series in the Risorgimento Cup. Today's field consists of four horses. Let's tune in to the parade as the horses make the trek to the stating gates.

Leading the parade is the horse that will be in gate one, Instant Success. This little colt is the youngest in the field at two years old, but already he is running as a G4! A major accomplishment for a horse his age. The chestnut colt looks all afire as his jockey works to keep this stubborn boy in check. He sees the gate now and loads with an excited toss of his head. Instant Success isn't known for having great breaks from the gate, but has amazing closing power. He will be one to keep an eye out for on the track.

Following behind Instant Success we have 3yo G5 racer, Fire Dancer. She also is not known for her clean breaks, but this bay filly likes to run mid-pack and has a knack for scheming in the field and avoiding being blocked in. It is this talent that makes her a big competitor today. Her jockey, maneuvers the filly toward her gate. The tall bay filly looks imperious and intimidating as she eyes her competition, but smoothly loads into her slot, her eyes looking over at Instant Success..

Next in the parade is a black 3yo colt, Heartless Revenge. This race season , Heartless Revenge has made a late debut on the scene, but it doesn't seem to dishearten Akita Rose Stables or Heartless. Coming off a win in the Focus Stakes on GHF, he has had a months rest and is on a high. He and his jockey look confident as they approach and load easily into gate three. Let's see if there is something to this G5 front-runner.

Last, but not least in the parade and into gate four we have the bay 4yo G4 racer, Make A Dash. This filly has the most race experience on the track and the oldest, this may play into her advantage going against the younger more energetic horses. Another closer, she also doesn't have a good track record for breaking the track. But, she is known for making hair-raising, nail-biting last minute challenges, preferring to rally at the end for the win. As the bay filly approaches the gates it looks like her jockey is having some trouble. The filly's ears have gone flat and is balking at the sign of the gate...track hands are working hard to lure the bay in...and finally...there she goes.

Alright. The horses are loaded, let's tune in for the race.

The Race
The crowd calms down in the grandstands and the horses and jockeys await anticipating in the gates. The silence is so thick and the anticipation is physically tangible!

The hush.

CLANG! And they gates have opened and they're off!!!! Heartless Revenge is quick to take the lead and had the cleanest break! The rest of the field breaks a few seconds behind the black colt and he is setting an intimidating pace...will the rest of the field have what it takes to close this gaping advantage? Running a length behind Heartless Revenge is Stride of Perfection's Fire Dancer. She has her eyes set on the leading colt, but her jockey is keeping her in hand. Running right behind the bay filly is the obstinate Instant Success and Make a Dash.

As the field progresses two furlongs in, it's apparent to see that Make a Dash is unsettled running next to the little chestnut colt and Instant Success is using it to his advantage, slowly, but surely he is gaining on Fire Dancer without expending a tremendous amount of energy. Make a Dash looking a little relieved that the colt is moving away. The crowd is cheering! Heartless Revenge still has the lead, but Fire Dancer isn't letting this colt gain another furlong or length and we are now five furlongs into the race and this is how the field stands:

Heartless Revenge has cleanched the lead and is running strong and true...he still looks like he has a lot left in him.
Trailing at a length is Fire Dancer. She appears to be biding her time, but is scheming and careful, not letting the lead gain more ground.
Running right behind Fire Dancer is Instant Success, he seems to have finally found his stride and is cruising like a champion in the back.
Then a head behind is Make a Dash... she's seemed a little unsettled this whole race, but now there being distance between her and the colt she seems to be calming down into the race...

They're coming around the bend into the final stretch and unbelievably, Heartless Revenge is still in the lead, but wait what is this!!! Fire Dancer is making her bid...oh my gosh! Do you see this??

From the back is Make a Dash!!! She still looks unsettled, but look at those legs go!!! She's surging ahead and puts her head past Instant Success and is now looking to go after Fire Dancer who is gaining rapidly on Heartless Revenge. With One furlong left it's down to the wire!! The crowd is on their feet cheering on their favorites and it's unbelievable the upsets we have going on right now!!! Wait!! HA! I can't believe this, Instant Success is denying Make a Dash and regained and they're running neck and neck going after Fire Dancer and Heartless Revenge! We have two battles going on now and only lengths to go...Heartless Revenge is fiercely fighting to hold onto his lead and Make a Dash and Instant Success are fighting head to head for third...

And it's over....

Wow ladies and gentlemen, we're going to have to review the cameras and photos....
Let's wait and see what the judges call in these two close headers...

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Official Results
Win Fire Dancer
Place Heartless Revenge
Show Instant Success
4th Make a Dash


And the results are in!! Unbelievable, Fire Dancer has claimed the win by an mere inch of her nose...wow and Instant Success has fended off Make a Dash claiming third. The bay filly is all commanding as she makes her way into the winner's circle and Heartless Revenge is livid and walked off the field.

Comments:
Fire Dancer was ready for this race and it was her day to shine, Heartless Revenge almost had it, but today the win went to the determined filly. Make a Dash never really fully settled into the race. She was already worked up by the gate and for half the race she was uncomfortable having to run next to Instant Success, but she was determined and gave an amazing show and rallied to make a bid, but Instant Success proved to be the victor today.

Thank you ladies and gentlemen for participating in history and witnessing and partaking in the first running of the Novizio Derby and the Risorgimento Cup.

Reminder: the top three from each of the four preliminary races are admitted to run in the ultimate climax - the Risorgimento Cup!!! Congrats to the winners and we hope to see you again next year!!



Fire Dancer - 5 race points - $100,000



Heartless Revenge - 3 race points - $85,000



Instant Success - 1 race point - $75,000


Make a Dash - Honorable Mention

[Sunfrost]

*is still breathless after reading the race commentary* I can't believe she actually went out and did it! She's finally a grade four! Thank you so much Cav

[Kirsten Jade]

Amazing! Love the commentary! Thank you so much! Congrats Fire Dancer!

[Cavallo]

_{I love the good attitudes!!! *takes happy sigh of pleasure*
Everyone did an amazing job and believe me it was hard to place!
Again congrats to everyone.}