NBS Breeders Cup Workouts

[Sammy]

REFLECTED IN WATER Jockeyed by Meredith Hently
JAZZASOLEIL Jockeyed by Carlos Sanchez

Remi's work for the BREEDER'S CUP FILLY AND MARE SPRINT*
Jazza's work for the BREEDER'S CUP DIRT MILE

This year has been rough for Nature Blues with their hiatus and just laying low especially near the end of the year. Meredith Hently did her best to do her job and while maintaining classes and finding time for her family. Walking into the stables she noticed all the horses awaiting to be worked however she was heading to Nature's Blues top mare, Reflected in Water. Meredith placed the lead rope onto her halter and pulled her out with some resistance to small pulling. The Radiance daughter had proven extremely well becoming a dangerous filly out on the tracks holding her own. "This is it girl, one of the biggest races out there, we will both have our victory I promise Remi." Meredith said rubbing her hand over the mares muzzle who soon pinned her ears and a bob of her head.

Reflected in Water was definitely having a grumpy morning as if she knew what day it was as she nipped at her jockey as the two headed out Remi was not in her best moods and when approached by Jazzasoleil who seemed quite calm considering. Carlos had bonded with the filly quite well he knew her quirks and movements to the point working her with Reflected in Water may cause a small issue of dominance. The Jazzman daughter was perky and most likely tended to think of herself higher than the boys she certainly would make it seem so. Her relation to Anodyne was spiking she was his half sister and next season would be her ultimate victory.

Both horses glanced each other in the eyes before Remi gave her the look of disgust and challenging features. Jazzasoleil raised her ears forward before long the two trotted off into a gallop, "Lets take them for about 9 furlongs see how they do." Meredith said knowing the distance route might throw a stir but the light bay filly never disappointed the ranks why would she now? The two mares collided together for a short period as they pushed themselves to the right pace. The Radiance daughter held her position on the outside taunting Jazzasoleil as one would put it keeping the mood the same anyone could tell her relation to Cry Out Chaos as she ran with honor and the fight of determination.

Jazzasoleil was that much more determined to get the job done she would not back down distances was her natural favorite as she bolted with another speed passed the 7th furlong keeping her strides right at the hind of Reflected in Water. Meredith allowed Remi her own space for a short time the mare knew her job well and moving slightly over to block the the bay filly was a slick move on her own part. When the ninth furlong sprung about of course Remi beat it by a length followed by Jazzasoleil proving the two were definitely ready for such features ahead. The Breeder's Cup would be in shock of the races to come.

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[Sammy]

RULES OF PASSION Jockeyed by Terri Lane
EXCALIBUR'S STONE Jockeyed by Sable Evans

Rula's workout for the BREEDER'S CUP SPRINT
Cali's Workout for the BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE

Today was not an easy day especially for both Terri and Sable. Terri Lane rode on Rules of Passion a very well known daughter of the aggressive broodmare Heart of Stone and a full sister of Passion Heart. Rula took after mother dearest in the attitude department making it quite difficult for Angela to saddle up the mare and hand her off to Terri without Rula biting or rearing in the process. The brown mare identical to her sire in color nickered and flicked her tail as if to throw a nasty tantrum before Terri held out her hand with oats covered and raised an eyebrow, "Now if you bite me their will be no more treats for you the rest of the week." Terri said with the thrust of Rula's head. Her tall frame sometimes made it difficult for Terri to comply with her.

Following along was Sable with Cali, the half sister to Rules of Passion who did carry the attitude trait but as well the determination. When Excalibur's Stone witnessed the tall mare she sensed the relation Cali snorted and the two shared a few nips here and there. Mason Connelly joined them on this work as any trainer wanted to witness, he looked at the jockeys before taking a breath. "Alright listen take them to nine furlongs and no more we all know how these two can be. Sable Cali is up against a heavy field you need to watch Uno Momento out there. Terri Rula pulled an impressive third place last year lets make it better this time." Mason said before walking them all out to the track before he stood at the sidelines.

Rules of Passion started with a pushy start when Cali started to the lead Rula pinned her ears down her massive frame took a bit to gain the stamina needed however her speed was wonderful with each stride Cali had the stamina pushing herself was her thing. Once the fifth stride came along Rula found the stamina, Terri asked for more of Rula and the mare began to listen her large body found itself stalking every movement of Excalibur's Stone. Rules of Passion was a machine and she would not be denied her glory, the likes of Passion Heart was within her sister the same attitude and strive was her specialty.

The brown mare came to the outside to bully her younger sister staring her down as she became eye to eye with the steel grey filly. Cali rose her head with the presence of Rules of Passion raising her head with the sudden approach. The Heart of Stone progeny were going strong and would prove their demands on the track. When the final length came to the limit Rula pulled away from the filly leaving her in the dust as if she said later sucker. When the furlong was passed they slowed the horses down to work their nerves after the run and they both smiled with the good run. The race would be theirs no matter what.

[Sammy]

MANHATTAN ROYALTY Jockeyed by David Monroe

Manny's Workout for the Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint

Fine moments like these deserved notice Manhattan Royalty had made it this far with David Monroe on his back the Royal Red Richard son felt glamorous and prideful today walking out of his paddock he nudged David with his casual affection as he fed the stallion a small carrot the grey stallion was well rested and when spotted his jockey he knew it was time to work. Manny had two sides to his personality that everyone seemed to notice off the track he was a total sweet heart craving attention at best while on the track Manny was a monster a strong competitor he showed his eagerness with every race as any son to Royal Red Richard.

David walked the silver stallion along who walked himself proudly behind his jockey getting him to work out his nerves and to warm up his legs before taking him out for a run on the turf track. Mason had followed along to guide the two he would not disappoint his Grade Two status had him in good eyes for the jockeys. "Alright David take him out easy wake him up a bit then turn him loose on the second furlong and then stop him at the third alright?" Mason suggested before helping David onto the stallion and walking them out onto the practice track.

Manny bobbed his head just a bit to inform the trainer that it was a go to let go of his halter as it irritated him of the pull. David fixed his position into the saddle and brushed his two first fingers along the mane of the stallion and gripping the reins to hold on tight for the ride. David gave his command to trot the stallion out lightly and Manny turned his head to the side as his body did what was asked. The stallion shifted his personality into work mode and no play. David soon felt the eagerness in the stallions parade and shifted his strides for more and the stallion did exactly that. Manny pursued the demands and whinnied with it as if he was asking for more the horse was like a silver bullet through the wind and when the stallion awoke mid run he bolted off to get the last length in.

Manhattan Royalty was a grateful stallion and lined from Royal Red Richard himself in a race of the Breeders Cup he was born ready for the challenge at every angle and when his last furlong hit Manny grew motivated for more as he seemed to dance his finish towards the exit of the turf track showing off to whoever was watching proud of his efforts as was David. "Good job Manny, I think he has earned himself a few good treats don't you think Mason?" David said handing the reins over to the Trainer and slid off his back like butter to a knife on a piece of bread. The Breeders cup would be theirs for the taking he had a gut feeling.