Post by Snowflake on Feb 18, 2012 21:22:07 GMT -5
NATURALLY CHARISMATIC
Because she hadn't raced as many times as her fellow stablemates and competitors, it now seemed as though Charis was being left in the dust. With just seven starts to her name, and only a single win, second and third placing, it wasn't hard to imagine why. But now the filly was being pointed toward the Triple Tiara. It was time to get the best out of her. If she could run well, and place in the top three in the prep races before the Tiara, she would be better considered for winning one of the jewels.
Sarah crouched low over the filly's withers, asking her for more, and more. The problem was that Charis needed someone to try to beat before she'd give it her all. Which could be one of the reasons her performance left something to be desired. As they completed the turn into the stretch, Sarah showed the filly the whip, and got minimal response. She didn't like to use the whip on horses at all, but sometimes it was needed. She tapped the three year old firmly, and finally Charis got a move on. Another tap, and Charis found more speed.
Sarah continued to urge the filly until they crossed the line, then galloped her out another two furlongs, before dropping back through the paces, lapping the track again on the outer rail to warm down. As they left the track, Sarah was hit with a new wave of determination - this was Born To Soar's half sister. She had the talent, Sarah just needed to find it and get the filly to use it.
