Post by Cavallo on May 28, 2012 22:23:54 GMT -5
Official Workout for Seeking Stardom Ridden by Nick Landing October Maiden 12F Dirt
The sleek and toned grey filly was finishing her warm up. Nick reined her in to see Beth Cavallo (His sister, now married) leaning over the rail. He clucked to Ice and she willingly responded as they made their way over. Beth! I didn't know you were in town! He gave his older sister a winning smile. Just stopping by. I heard your Spotted By a Star filly was running her maiden this week. I was in town and wanted to wish you well. Beth held out a palm to the filly, she extended her head to sniff...hoping that there might be a tasty treat. Finding none she snorted and tossed her head as if offended. Nick chuckled.
Mind it I watch while you finish? Beth asked. Nick fairly beamed. You know that that is more than ok. I'm not going to run her hard. We had a good run last week and I want her fresh for the race. He rubbed her neck and the excitement within the both of them was building.
I'm gonna take her 6 furlongs. Don't want her overworked.
Beth nodded and sent them off. They took to the gates like a fish to water. Easily she slid in. Nick was jockeyed into position. The gates broke open. Like a bullet fired from a gun, they shot out of the gates. Nick felt his mount...she was running smooth and confident. As each furlong passed her speed increased...the father she went the faster she could go. They swooped by their finish. Nick brought the filly down and they passed back to Beth.
She was all smiles. She watched the filly dance. Nick, she was ready to keep going! She paused to take in the grey. You've done well with her. Regardless, of the outcome..keep working her and I'm sure she'll do well.
A peace settled over Nick. Beth's words of confidence reminded him that this was only the beginning. There would be more races...more opportunities, but He was hoping that this would be a great start.