RAVEN SHADOW DOWNS  (RSD)
September 7, 2003 meet
Track - Fast : Turf - Firm : Weather - low-80s, partly cloudy
Entries: Sheila Alcala(SA), Norma DeLany(ND), Melissa Effenberger(ME), Beth Gustas(BG), Cynthia Huebschen(CH), Elizabeth Knoll(EK)
 
Thanks ladies for entering.  It was great to run some races again.  While I think my new system takes a little longer to run the actual race,
I think it is a better and more realistic system than I was using.  I can't wait til I get to run a full card.  I'll be posting my schedule soon.
The number right after the horse's name is their post position/gate number.
 
Purse Distribution:
Maiden Race - ($20,000) - $12,000 - $5,000 - $2,000 - $1,000
 
1.) Maiden 3/u f/m  8fT  $20,000  Winner: Khema, 2000 bay filly (Dramatic Touch - Golden Sands, Roman Sande)
Owner/Trainer:  Beth Gustas   Breeder: Rainbow Dream Stables(CO)
Mp 1 Khema(BG) 4 3f 119  by 3/4 stalked the leaders early, battled with DN down str, took over late in str
Mp 2 Dancing Nun(EK) 2 4f 119  by 5 1/2 straight to lead, tried to go w-t-w, tried gamely to hold of K
Up 3 Bellisima(ME) 1 3f 119  by 1 1/2 pressed the pace, tired in stretch
Mp 4 Tournament of Roses(SA) 3 3f 119   went to knees at break, took awhile for her to regain her momentum, couldn't catch field
Bad Start - Tournament of Roses
 
2.) Maiden 2yo  8f  $20,000  Winner: Stormy Sea, 2001 gr/ro filly (Calm Seas - Abba Danza, Abba)
Owner/Trainer:  Norma DeLany   Breeder:  Castle Ridge(NJ)
Mp 1 Stormy Sea(ND) 1 2f 114  by 1 1/4 rated midpack, launched a bold rally down the stretch to get the win
Mp 2 Check Engine(SA) 2 2c 119  by 1/2 right on the leaders heels, gained lead in str but couldn't hold off SS
Mp 3 Anarchy(BG) 3 2c 119  by nose had to swerve to avoid PB at start, shot up to press the pace, tired a little in str but game effort
Up 4 Rhythmoftherain(ND) 6 2c 119  by 1 3/4 flew to lead and set HOT fractions, set race up for stablemate
Up 5 World Detriot(EK) 7 2c 119  by 3/4 settle just off the pace, moved up on turn but was bumped by GH and ran evenly there after
Up 6 Good Heavens(BG) 5 2f 114  by 2 stalked the pace, raced greenly on turn, ducked in and bumped WD
FTS 7 Powder Blue(CH) 4 2f 114   broke awkwardly and had to check to avoid broadsiding A, lost to much ground
Bad Start - Anarchy, Powder Blue