Sumwon visit today, race pictures

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Originally Posted by Riot

Went over this morning and saw Sumwon gallop - I believe Chuck said this was her first gallop after her race. She looks great - didn't seem to lose any weight, she was happy and calm in her stall, friendly, a bit spoiled looking for her peppermints <g>

Cherie jogged her down into the chute, did a few big circles with her to relax her, then brought her back out and let her gallop easily for a bit. She was moving very nicely, very relaxed - when they left the track, the filly got a bit fussy - Cherie thought she wanted to stay out on the track, and do more.

Sumwon likes her work. She has simply thrived and blossomed under Chuck's and Cherie's care!

Sumwon trivia! Chuck called the racing office - Sumwon's "real" birthday is April 4. We missed a DT party opportunity :-(

AND spent the afternoon at Keeneland, so I stopped by the photographer. There are about 9 pictures that include Sumwon from her race. I ordered three - a good paddock pic with James up, showing the DT silks well; a picture just after the break, when she was laying outside on the stretch about 4 back, the first time past the finish line (good racing pic); and a good paddock picture. Will pick them up in a few days.

I don't know if there is a KEE or photog website others can look at these, anybody? I forgot to ask the KEE photographer.

A Sumwon sort of day As usual, Chuck was more than gracious and fun to be with! Thanks, Chuck!

Thanks for the Update on Sumwon. Glad to hear she is doing so well.

John (AeWingnut) and I both showed up at the Churchill barn the morning after her race. She looked like she was just about to go to sleep, when we pulled out the peppermints and she perked up immediately. Chuck and Steve were there, and were both very gracious. AeWingnut brought a HUGE bage of peppermints, which he left in Chuck's office. When I was saying my farewell to Sumwon, she started nipping at my sleeves. She wanted more peppermints!

If you can remember, please get the photographer information when you pick up your pictures. I'm sure there are a number of us who would like to get some pictures as well. If we can't preview the pics online, I'm sure the three you picked out are probably the best available. I took some video of Sumwon, before, during, and after her race, but due to some computer problems, have not been able to put anything together yet.

Thanks for sharing your visit with Sumwon.