She’s affectionately known as Princess BB Bug, has Tweedys hanging from her halter in the paddock and occasionally talks to her owner via cell phone
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We know her better as Bewareofthisaffair, who is coming off the biggest win of her career in the Kaycess Doll Series final for owner-breeder Wendi Wiener, trainer Nathalie Tremblay and driver James Kennedy.
Sent off at 6-1 odds in that contest, Kennedy was able to work out a perfect pocket journey with the daughter of Hi Ho Silverheels -- she ignited when the question was asked in the stretch and motored away to a length and a quarter victory over the sloppy track.
“That win represents a lot of hard work and love from everybody,” Wiener noted. “I cried happy tears and continue to smile as I replay the race in my head. This was her biggest race ever and it went perfectly.”
You quickly get the impression that Bewareofthisaffair is something special to her owner.
“She’s my heart and my soul, and we have a connection that I can’t explain,” Wendi continued. “She’s only getting better and better and now she’s getting the chance to prove what she can do.”
Bewareofthisaffair is a sister to Mamahaswhiskerstoo, who is retiring to become a mother; as well as a sibling to Cold Affair and Bananananafoe.
“She’s taken after Cold Affair, who loved the mud when he was racing.”
Wiener makes sure that the credit is given where deserved when it comes to that last victory.
“I can’t say enough good things about her trainer Nat, and James fits this mare like a glove and she really responds for him. Chuckie and Stretchie are also very special grooms and we’d be in trouble without them, and also Dave Kuri for always being there.”
Live racing resumes at Cal Expo on Thursday (December 30) and continues through Saturday (January 1). Post-time on Thursday is 5:30 p.m. (PST). Special News Years Eve Post-time on Friday (December 31) is at 3:40 p.m. Post-time on Saturday is at 6:00 p.m. On Thursday and every live card, Cal Expo offers free admission, as well as free preferred and general parking after 4:30 p.m. Also on Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Cal Expo offers a complete Lasagna dinner, which includes salad and bread, for just $3.00. Additionally on Thursday, beer and wine can be purchased for $3.00 each as well.
On Saturdays, Cal Expo offers a reduced 15 percent takeout rate on both the Early & Late Pick-4 wagers with both Pick-4’s having a $10,000 gross guaranteed pool. Additionally, on Saturdays, for winning wagers made on the Late Pick-4 online at TwinSpires.com or on track at Cal Expo, a bonus payout of 17.65 percent of the gross Late Pick 4 mutuel payoff will be paid.
(Cal Expo)