During her racing career, she was remarkably consistent wherever she raced, finishing 85% In-The-Money. I wrote of her back in March 2006,
Happy Ticket, a Louisiana-bred, had enjoyed an outstanding racing career in her home state, beating up on the competition. Fair Grounds, Delta Downs, Louisiana Downs - she was pretty much unbeatable. Eventually, she was sent out into the Great Big Wide Horse World, away from her Louisiana-bred competition, and raced against the likes of Madcap Escapade and Ashado. I will never forget last fall, when she chased down Ashado in the Beldame (gr. I), coming in second by a half-length at 10-1.
Condolences to owner-breeder, Stewart Madison; Happy Ticket was very special to racing.
Below is a photo from Glencrest Farm, of Happy Ticket with her first foal, a Distorted Humor colt,
Rest in peace, Happy Ticket.
2 comments:
Aw, she was a NICE mare. Condolences to all involved.
I'm still so upset about this... Happy Ticket was my Favorite mare of all time!! Periodically I have to try and find out if the colt has been sent to training yet and his name... anyone out there know?? :) <3 Love you Happy Ticket!
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