Arlington

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Registration Number: 5
Show: 2015 - Arlington Million 
Horses Name: BTs - Blackbeard Got Some Ink (Finest Blood)
Riders Name:  Anjelica D'Anda
Extra Images: Arlington Arrival  &  Pre race nerves?
Previous Experience: (see info about this under Judging section)

141st Kentucky Derby                                  Blackbeard at the 141st Kentucky Derby                          4th Place           
140th Preakness                                           Blackbeard at the Preakness                                              3rd Place           
147th Belmont Stakes                                  Blackbeard at the Belmont                                                  4th place           
The Haskell Invitational Pacific Classic       Pacific Classic                                                                       2nd Place         
The Haskell Invitational Pacific Classic       Haskell Invitational                                                             1st Place           

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Prizes Donated:  50  to both 1st and 2nd place and 25 to third in both races


featuring 
WBS StarRideForTwo owned by angry-horse-for-life 
OE Twilight Zone owned by SarreiJackalSaurous 

Story 510 words

Anjelica's nerves kicked in as they arrived at the Arlington International Racecourse in Illinois. The competition was fierce with a number of experienced horses not to mention WBS Ghost Hour who had  ran in every race Blackbeard had entered and had always placed highly. "Blackbeard might fair well as it is a turf track" she thought to herself. Sarah Heartfield and Lord Barton had traveled with her to the races she was glad of the extra hands. Anjelica felt a slap on her back "Don't look so worried you'll do fine out there just go out and enjoy yourselves you should be on top of the world after your last win I know for sure Blackbeard is" Lord Barton said as he gestured over the the stallion who stood proudly as he was getting groomed. "Well i guess things will go well i'm just a little nervous there's some stiff competition..." she said "But you have faced bigger challenges i mean look at the triple crown" He interrupted " I guess so" Anjelica said with a smile feeling a little more reassured.

Sarah had tacked the stallion up but was now having some trouble with him he was throwing his head up stamping, snorting and backing up as she tried to ready him for the lead around the paddock "Jeez whats got into you, what happened to that mood you were in a minute ago eh?" Sarah said as she tried to get him to calm down. Blackbeard trotted in small steps along side Sarah as she lead him off tot he paddock "Looks like he's a bundle of energy now hopefully he can put his mind to the task at hand when he gets to the track" Lord Barton said walking briskly alongside Sarah in order to keep up. soon all eyes were on them as they entered the ring where members of the public gathered hoping to get a look and make a choice before the final bets were called. Sarah overheard someone "Eh I wouldn't.. he looks a right bundle of nerves i'd be surprised if he makes it into the gate", she patted him on the neck and said " You'll do just fine wont you boy" Sarah noticed his mood was starting to shift for the better he did love the attention of the crowds he held his tail up  his ears pricked up and he started to step out showing off his movement.

It was time to enter the gates Blackbeard had calmed down and was alert and seemed to be enjoying the noise of the crowds, Anjelica had also managed to kerb her nerves knowing the race would go better if both of them were confident. She walked him into the gate and could see that several other horses were having a little trouble getting into the gate after one spooked, soon enough everyone was lined up and ready to start..... the gates opened and Blackbeard raced out as usual he was quick off the mark passing several horses into the middle of the pack.  

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refs (traced) 
horse 99 by Sooty-Bunnie
Horse 107 by Sooty-Bunnie
Horse 108 by Sooty-Bunnie