R.I.P. Happy Ticket..

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by mclem0822

She was so classy, I will never forget that duel at Oaklawn with Round Pond a great race! Very sad passing, gone too young.

Here's a neat little video on Happy Ticket, the "Belle of the Bayou"......enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFk1n0s_Dfs

[brianwspencer]

I remember so clearly when she came to Chicago for the Chicago Breeders' Cup Handicap...in her first trip outside of LA-bred company. Couldn't have had any idea what kind of runner she'd go on to be, but I remember quite well thinking she was a really special gal at that point, even if it was against state-breds.

And of course, as things would happen, she didn't feel ready to lose up here either.

Very glad to have been able to see her in person.

[Danzig]

so sad to hear this-her owner and those close to her must be crushed.

[Travis Stone]

One of our undercard races on Super Derby day is the Happy Ticket for 2-year-old fillies. She's extremely well known. In the few years I've been here, we've given out two posters on her.

The photo of her first foal was exceptional... by Distorted Humor. Let's hope it's a runner!

[cowgirlintexas]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

One of our undercard races on Super Derby day is the Happy Ticket for 2-year-old fillies. She's extremely well known. In the few years I've been here, we've given out two posters on her.

The photo of her first foal was exceptional... by Distorted Humor. Let's hope it's a runner!

Whats his/her name?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

Whats his/her name?

Unnamed according the the Breeders' Cup Noms.

[favoritetrick]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Unnamed according the the Breeders' Cup Noms.

She'll be selling in September at the Keeneland sale. Steward Madison still owns the Distorted Humor yearling and the Empire Maker foal.

[cowgirlintexas]

She was a pleasure to watch and keep track of. I was taken back to read she had died.

R.I.P Happy Ticket

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Here's a neat little video on Happy Ticket, the "Belle of the Bayou"......enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFk1n0s_Dfs

Hoff, thanks...

[prudery]

How sad this neat mare that always showed up with her best, and was such a personality was with us for such a short time ...

It seems unfair to lose any of them prematurely, but when the one lost is not only genuine and lovely on the track, but a real pet at home, it makes it a little bit more so .

There was no need for an arrow in the Belle of Louisiana video to point her out---her big blaze and pink nose were very distinctive ...

She is now even more memorable, sadly ...

[Merlinsky]

I might admire the talent of a lot of horses without growing fond of them personally, but with Happy Ticket I always looked forward to her races with warmth. You could always count on her and she was a stunning lady. Can't miss that face. This was way too soon. RIP.

[VOL JACK]

I remember a couple of years ago on here someone posting pics of her maiden breeding session with Distorted Humor.