Peppers Pride is ready to try again. September 30th, 2008
Peppers Pride is ready to try again.
The New Mexico thoroughbred mare is entered in a 6-furlong allowance race Saturday at Zia Park, bidding for what would be a North American record 17th career victory in as many starts.
Peppers Pride never has raced outside New Mexico and could break the mark of 16 straight wins she shares with Triple Crown winner Citation, two-time horse of the year Cigar, Mister Frisky and Hallowed Dreams.
Shes doing well, trainer Joel Marr said Monday.
Peppers Pride hasnt raced since winning the Foutz Distaff Handicap at SunRay Park on April 26. A scheduled attempt to break the record on July 27 was ruined by heavy rains and flooding at Ruidoso Downs, the remnants of Hurricane Dolly. She was slated to run at Ruidoso on Aug. 31, but Marr scratched her after more rains turned the track sloppy.
He agreed the long layoff was not an optimal training regimen.
It probably has had an effect, and well find out Saturday, Marr said. But she has been training well.