Winning trainer Carl Deville added, "She's been a nice filly. I am really happy for the clients. I thought she would be lying a little bit off the pace. I didn't think she would be that close. She was a little bit too far out of it in her last race. This filly has been training very good up to this race. This filly looks at everything around her. If she was finishing up down on the inside, that would have been the worst for her. We had been thinking about the Breeders' Cup but we think she will stretch out. I don't know what our plans are."
2006 Matron and Futurity Stakes Day
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
The stretch run in the Matron
The stretch run in the Matron with eventual winner Meadow Breeze on the far outside.
© Walter Pitcher
Winning jockey Kent Desormeaux said, "She ran well. Carl was perfect in the paddock. He said, `You're going to enjoy the ride.' She is picture-perfect on the foot. I can't help but love her now. The brilliant speed never materialized. I think John (Velazquez, aboard Featherbed) were quite comfortable down the backside. This filly out-gamed them the last quarter of a mile."
Prev
- King of the Roxy wins the 2006 Futurity Stakes
- King of the Roxy in the winner's circle
- King of the Roxy in the post parade
- Second place finisher C P West
- Meadow Breeze wins the 2006 Matron Stakes
- The stretch run in the Matron
- Dead-heat for second place finishers Featherbed and Octave
- Beaten favorite Magical Ride
- Karen's Caper wins the 2006 Noble Damsel Breeders' Cup Handicap
- Karen's Caper in the winner's circle
Suggested Reading
Explore Horse Racing
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Holiday Central
What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >
Introduction to Pilates
Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.