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Post by horsecraziest on May 27, 2008 19:15:27 GMT -5
It did not take more than 20 minutes to walk to the track path where the race was to be held. Eight Belles was one of the few going to the track with Angel. There were about three other horses with them. The track path came into view. It was almost like the one back at the stable, but the path was longer and bigger. The grass was cut short as well. There was a pond. And there were ropes on poles outlining the infield. There was one surrounding the outside of the worn path as well. There was a little stand near by. The horses were on the infield getting ready for their races.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 27, 2008 19:47:55 GMT -5
The beginning of the race was drawing nearer,and the horses were put in line.Angel was scared.She'd never been in line..And other horses from different farms were making it worse.'Go home wild one!' 'Go back to you little pony friends' 'Go and play with eagles and wolves!' They screamed terrible words to her.
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Post by horsecraziest on May 27, 2008 20:02:16 GMT -5
Eight Belles aways in this race. "Come on, ignore them," she said to herself as if Angel was beside her.
Temon came and kept his distance. He did not want to be seen.
ooc: back then it would have been just the horses lined up from right to left and the riders holding them steady. Can we go with that instead of gates?
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 27, 2008 20:21:06 GMT -5
(yeah,I'll fix it.)
Angel nodded and stared down the track,imagining herself speeding ahead.The words slowly faded from her mind.
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Post by horsecraziest on May 27, 2008 20:22:25 GMT -5
A man fired off a gun and the race was off.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 28, 2008 5:22:59 GMT -5
Angel took off quickly,startled by the gun.But she remember Temon said to bottle it for the end.".....And it's Darksun Shiner in the lead,ladies and gentlemen.A new addition to the racing world,with an unknown pedigree."
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Post by horsecraziest on May 28, 2008 14:55:13 GMT -5
"Come on, Angel," Eight Belles cheered from the infield.
Temon kept on watching.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 28, 2008 15:57:18 GMT -5
Angel remained steady.The pack rounded the final turn,and that's when he eyes caught him.Her father had found her.He was watching the race,and he was looking for her.He hadn't found her yet.This scared Angel and she galloped across the finish line,winning!
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Post by horsecraziest on May 28, 2008 16:01:32 GMT -5
"Way to go," Eight Belles whinnied.
Temon saw Spirit and sank back toward the woods.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 28, 2008 16:07:44 GMT -5
Angel slowed down,heading for the winner's circle.'Don't take off the saddle,don't take off the saddle."She thought in her head.Yet she cheered for herself,"YES,YES,YES!"
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Post by horsecraziest on May 28, 2008 16:10:37 GMT -5
The humans left the saddle on her as they led her to the winners circle. They gathered round to cheer on the new filly. Eight Belles stayed back. Then she saw Spirit coming down the fence lines in the distance. Temon kept an eye out.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 28, 2008 16:14:07 GMT -5
The stallion wanted to view the winner more closely,but he couldn't get close enough to be seen.Angel was panting as her rider accepted a huge cup.
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Post by horsecraziest on May 28, 2008 16:22:25 GMT -5
Eight Belles popped her head over the crowned and looked at Angel. "He's here," she whispered.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 29, 2008 5:15:36 GMT -5
"I know."She said,keeping her head low,eyes watching him."If he sees me....oh,I am dead."Her rider then ruffled her mane,turning it over in one spot,revealing a marking,almost like a brand,on the right side of her neck.A black splash that showed a horse running.Spirit had seen it.
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Post by horsecraziest on May 29, 2008 15:07:01 GMT -5
Eight Belles looked up toward Spirit and saw his ears go forward as if he had noticed something. Eight Belles looked around. Temon was no where in sight. He would be safe then. Eight Belles looked to Angel. "Angel, we've got to get out of here," Eight Belles said. "I think he recognized you."
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