the pressure's on. [open]

[Kirsten Jade]

Knight Rousseau
Workout for The Pressure's On Cup.

Aaron felt all eyes on him as he made his way on to the track with Knight Rousseau. After all the bad press ARS has had in the last couple of days he felt like he needed to be on his best behaviour... and on his best horse. After Kirsten had been scrutinized for her riding Aaron wanted to make sure he give it his best. He patted the thick stallion beneath him. Knight Rousseau will definitely give it HIS best as well.

He would be running in The Pressure's On Cup. It was a big deal this weekend since it was the highest purse on the race card. Rousseau would be running against some tough competition, with him being one of the oldest horses in the field. It would also be his last race before the prestigious Breeder's Cup. They needed a win with this horse.

The Night Stalker x Charisma stallion pawed at the ground impatiently. This horse hated warm-ups. He just wanted to get going already. He attempted a quick buck but Aaron was ready. He knew that stallion would be up to something. He was just in that type of mood today. He wanted competition and he wanted it now. Aaron smirked and looked at the rail. Kirsten nodded. She knew what the feisty stallion wanted. A good dual.

A good dual is what they would be searching for. Aaron kept a tight rein on his horse and looked around the track for someone to race. Rousseau let out a big bellow to the other horses as though he was just daring them to try him.

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<sup>Aiden had saddled up Iron Man was ready to work him for the first time, ever. The grey stallion had proven himself to be a wild one. He spooked at practically every single sound and move when Aiden had tacked him and he could already tell that the grey would annoy him. Becky had accompanied him to the track on foot well Aiden rode Iron. Hailey had not been available to watch so she just asked Aiden to take him out for a ride. Nothing in specific since she couldn't time him, herself.

Aiden stopped Iron in front of the opening in the rail and looked down at Becky. "Well, wish me luck." Becky gave him a friendly smile, "Good luck." Aiden nodded and asked Iron to walk forward. The colt took a step and the reared up refusing to go through the opening. Aiden sighed and smacked the crop against the stallion's rump. Iron charged through the gap. Becky called after him, "Come back alive, will you?" Aiden laughed playfully, "Yeah, sure." Iron strode apprehensively across the dirt. Aiden looked around. A group of trainers were leaning on the rail gazing in the same spot. Aiden followed their gaze to find himself looking at a dark bay colt whom looked about the same age as Iron. The bay struck the ground and as he did Iron reared up. Aiden jerked him back to the ground and sighed heavily. "Let's go!" Iron took off at a trot towards the other colt.

Aiden stopped the grey and hesitated before speaking to the jockey on the other colt. "Hey-" Iron spooked to the side, randomly and Aiden whipped his shoulder and circled him twice. He then went right back up to the pair. "So who's this your riding?"</sup>

[alicekcrose]

The small but strong chestnut steed entered the track, looking around. Instant Success - that was his name. The colt pricked his ears and snorted, before side stepping a bit. Alice Kacey looked around, and saw Jacey Leigh - heavily pregnant standing at the fence. Alice sighed. You should be resting. She said. Jacey grumbled. Why does everyone say that? She mumbled under her breath. I'm only five and a half months. She said again.

Alice saw a big dark bay and grey horse stood together. Without hesitation she walked Isa over to them. Hey... She said, after Aiden finished speaking. She immediately recognized the bay. Oh hey Rousseau! She said. Isa, pinning his ears snorted. Sorry... he's a bit stubborn and unsociable at times... Alice backed Isa up a couple of steps, before turning him in a large circle.