After holding on for a narrow score in an OSS Gold Series elimination one week ago at Mohawk Racetrack, Peach Martini returned to the Campbellville oval on Thursday and flogged her female foes when the big money was on the line
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The daughter of Striking Sahbra-Armbro Martini did all the roadwork en route to the 1:56 tally, but she had got a bit of help when race favourite Lukes Sophie made a break when making a bid for the lead in the second quarter.
Peach Martini shot to the top from Post 4 and successfully whacked out fractions of :27.3, :58.2 and 1:27.2 before storming home in :28.3 to win by 1-1/2 lengths over Eagle Canada in 1:56. Magic Wheel, who sat a pocket trip throughout the mile, took home the show dough.
“This is a dream come true for myself and Stevie (Stephen Waldman), Rojan [Stables], Ricky (Rick Zeron) and the caretakers,” said co-owner Michael Katz. “I’ve been in this [business] for 25 years and never had a horse like this.”
“This is a thrill of a lifetime,” said co-owner Stephen Waldman. “The OSS program is the best. We paid her into a few other races, but Rick said all along that this is an OSS horse and that we should keep her with her company and that’s what were trying to do.”
Katz and Waldman share ownership on the filly with the Rick Zeron Stables and the Rojan Stables, and their productive performer has yet to finish worse than third in nine starts this season. She boasts a 4-4-1 record this year in addition $270,571 in purse earnings. Her lifetime bankroll climbed to $566,927 with the win.
(With quotes from WEG)
To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Mohawk Racetrack.
Congrats to all the
Congrats to all the connections of Peach M for another successful racing season (with lots to go). It is great to see and feel the enthusiasm of the people involved!
In reply to Congrats to all the by Davebryans
First thank you
First thank you Steve(waldman)for those kinds comments cuz u know how me and"PRINCESS" has that bond! Having a bye this week in the SBOA will sure be a good thing cuz she raced pretty tough in the last few starts and like MR Bryans said she still has lots to go so keep our fingers crossed till the end and let's keep this good ride going!!!!
It has been an incredible
It has been an incredible ride for all of us with Peach. The importance of the groom(caretaker)role should never just be put aside. Her success I believe has to do with the great care Steve Labonte has given her. A bond between her and Steve has been built over the past couple of years that has with no doubt added to her success. Steve will say to her "Give me a kiss Princess" and she will actually lift her head pucker up and kiss him. Things like this to me has help kept her happy and made it for her to love her job racing.
So always remember to give the caretaker kudos as they are the ones who also spend so much time with these wonderful athletes.
It's so great to have the
It's so great to have the chance to take care of a horse like that its been a very good ride! I luv u Princess