Post by S u N f r O s t ~ on Jun 16, 2012 19:36:20 GMT -5
With a powerful close win over Limitless Time in the new Consumato Derby, Dashing in the Firelight finally became a grade one. Jockey Henna Turath was seen in tears after the race, emotionally overcome by this achievement. You've probably all heard the rumors, and I have an inside source that confirms it - this is Fire's last season on the track. You won't see her again next year. What you probably haven't heard is that Henna Turath was considering making the Consumato Derby the mare's last race and not sending her to the Breeders Cup at all. She just wanted that magical thirteenth win before her mare's retirement. It is unconfirmed if the Consumato is truly going to be this former champion's final race.
What do you think, racing world? Should this be Fire's last race?
On an unrelated note, this is Henna's third grade one mount this year. Her only non grade ones are two year old grade fours Sugar Jayde and Forbidden To Fly and grade five two year old Canjun Moon. Just how talented is this jockey? Next year it is confirmed that she will ride Sweet Inferno, the daughter of Crooked Fire and Hall Of Fame mare Sweet Stalker. Just where will the pair go?
This is an anonymous reporter, reporting for the Gallop, signing off.
