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Celebration of Thoroughbred’s second
career: “The Complete Circle” Award and the “Trainer’s Pledge” Award proudly
hosted by Saratoga Race Course and presented by Racing to the Ring
Friday,
July, 9 2010 - Loraine
Roe of Racing to the Ring has partnered up with Saratoga Race Course (NYRA) for
two special presentations on August 9, 2010. The Complete Circle Award is being
offered to a 19 years old Thoroughbred, Lightnin’ Cat, the son of notorious,
Storm Cat. He was bred by Overbrook Farm. The award will be accepted by his
current owner Moira Roberts. After
appearing in the Saratoga Winner Circle on August 4, 1994 for his win, he
returns to accept his Complete Circle Award. Lightnin’ Cat, bred to be a Triple
Crown contender will not go unrecognized for his accomplishments. He has survived from a serious knee fracture
that could have easily ended his life to becoming a very successful show horse. Lightnin’ Cat has been owned are care for by
Moira Robert for the past 15 years, they are currently still showing and hunter
pacing.
The Trainer’s Pledge Award will be presented to Phil Serpe. This award was created to honor his unrelenting standards. His priorities start with the horse’s best interest. Mr. Serpe has secured homes for over 100 horses in his 25 years of professional training. He only turns his horses over to knowledgeable handler, which insures the horses receive the proper care and training to enable their second career. Mr. Serpe also receives great satisfaction when he follows up on the horse’s success. Racing to the Ring has hopes that all trainers follow his “Trainer’s Pledge,” the horse’s best interest comes first.
On August 18th
at 12 o’clock noon, come to Saratoga Race Course and join Racing to the Ring to
show your support and appreciation of Thoroughbred’s heart and athleticism!
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