"This fella is just starting to mature. We think he'll be one of the major players at two miles for the next couple of years."
Otsego Farms owner Jim Webber - February 28, 2011
Refractor made his first foray into the 16F fraternity in spectacular fashion this weekend, demolishing the world record on turf previously set by the FDL Lodge Superstar Heat Seeker. The old mark of 3:17.40 was smashed, as Refractor finished the GR1 Prix du Cadran in a stunning 3:16.31.
"Refractor has just thrown down the gauntlet. He'll be the horse to beat at 16F on grass from this point forward", a jubilant Jim Webber exclaimed after the race.
The weekend was not a total success though. House of M was injured at Hoosier Park in a 8.5F race that many figured she'd win. The extent of the injury is not known at this time. She still managed a 3rd place finish.
Additionally, Crossbones had a mystifying last place finish in the Indiana Derby. "I have no idea what happened", Webber said. "He was in top shape and I thought he'd win." He finished 36 lengths off the lead and looked decidedly uncomfortable the whole race. "We'll have our medical staff take a close look at him", Webber concluded.
3 comments:
congrats man
rick
Thanks Rick. I figured he'd do well at 16F, but didn't expect him to shatter the WR. Very exciting.
Nice WR Sir Jim
Foxie
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