The connections of horses that hit the wire first tend to get a bit upset when their charge is disqualified. It is presumed that the horses themselves don’t mind all that much. That was not the case recently when a particular Art Major two-year-old found out that she was getting placed back.
Sultry Susan, a two-year-old daughter of Art Major-Parlay Hanover, was making her first pari-mutuel start on Wednesday, June 24 at Monticello Raceway.
The filly was driven by Jimmy Taggart Jr. and was cruising along on the front end until she was confronted by Bullville Go, who was driven by Bruce Aldrich Jr.
When Bullville Go ranged alongside, Sultry Susan bolted to the outside, which caused interference with the challenger.
Although Sultry Susan was the first under the wire, she was disqualified.
Not knowing the judges’ final decision, Taggart took Sultry Susan to the winner’s circle for a photograph, and one was taken prior to the filly being placed out of the money due to having caused interference.
One can only speculate as to whether Sultry Susan learned of her disqualification while in the winner’s circle. Regardless, the filly was a bit fired up while posing in front of Geri Schwarz’s camera.
With Schwarz’s camera snapping away, Sultry Susan got back on her hind legs and let her presence be known. She then returned to all four and promptly exited.
(With files from Monticello Raceway)