Sep
Royal Bonnie Wins 1st Time Out at Spa
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Royal Bonnie became the first horse in Bona Venture Stables history to score a victory in her first career run. She captured a 1 1/16 mile turf run for NY bred fillies with a “very sound, professional run.”
Our 2 year-old Yankee Gentleman filly, with Javier Castellano in the irons, broke quickly from the gate, ranged up tugging at the bit in the first 1/4 mile. Castellano had a heavy hold on him as the field rounded the clubhouse turn and he guided our girl a bit outside to settle in 4th. However she clearly was on the bit early and ranged up along the early leaders. Castellano gave her a bit of lead and she loomed just outside the leader as they entered the stretch turn.
Royal Bonnie pulled along side and quickly gained the lead as the field straightened out. She was quickly headed by another and actually slipped into 2nd. Castellano reminded her of jer racing and she burst to the lead and drew away from the field to win by nearly 2 widening lengths. Castellano rode her out further from the wire, indicating she’ll love even more distance.
Afterward, George Weaver, trainer, was very pleased with the result, noting that another horse causing a distrubance in the paddock momentarily distracted her, but she quickly regained her composure and became all business. “She has a long, impressive stride and scored first time out. This is very unusual (although someone has to win each maiden race). We will check on her tomorrow to be sure she came out of the race well and begin plotting her next run.
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