Voicemail notification. Not unusual. Tap the screen. Its from the trainer, that's unusual. Trainers don't make outgoing calls when your weeks away from a workout and months away from entering a race. No, wait, that's just excitement bridled with concern. Nothing to fear. Listen to the message. Tone said it all. Fear knows. Great survival instinct, horrible emotion. No need to call. Called anyway.
In the movies, hardscrabble children would defy the practical adults. They would sell lemonade, paint fences, pull shenanigans and endure misadventure. The audience would find them a year later cheering their mighty steed towards a comeback victory. This isn't Hollywood.
Back in the Bluegrass, the dam of our intrepid hero is restless. She is set to deliver her fifth foal. If this one is to earn trophies of its own, to add to the family collection, it will have to do what only the gifted are capable. To prove centuries of breeding, to declare victory at the highest level, it will have to do what only the best ever achieve. The wind beckons. The ground prepares. The future waits. A new beginning dawns.
Dreams provide the destination we want. God provides the journey we need.
- Perfect Bull
Warrior Poet and Racehorse (retired)
warrior poet and racehorse
2006 bay colt by Horse Of The Year Holy Bull out of Multiple Stakes Winner Perfect Moment
Run with The Bull
Run with The Bull
Ride along as we journey towards that perfect moment
when victory is caught in the final stride at the wire.
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Sport of Kings
While the phrase was born of Old World privilege and pagentry, its modern meaning is decidely American. Pauper or prince, blue-collar or tycoon, family tradition or pioneer, solo or syndicate, this is the sport of opportunity for all.
Turning for home, a harmony of motion powers down the stretch, carrying a dream, chasing a destination. With a final stride the wire arrives and victory is declared in an everlasting perfect moment.
From groom to owner and trainer to fan, all are crowned as kings when the journey brings you to the royal court of the winners' circle. That is the Sport of Kings.
Turning for home, a harmony of motion powers down the stretch, carrying a dream, chasing a destination. With a final stride the wire arrives and victory is declared in an everlasting perfect moment.
From groom to owner and trainer to fan, all are crowned as kings when the journey brings you to the royal court of the winners' circle. That is the Sport of Kings.