Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story

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MarianneH — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:43:12 GMT

The look in her eye, racing, reminds me of one not so lucky, Ruffian

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Old Old Cat — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:42:55 GMT

She looks positively beautiful. Great slopiog withers and big solid chest. Legs don't look too fragile. Nice slope to her rear, with a longer back than most. I find it heartwarming that she was able to physically and mentally recover from the devastating injury, formerly fatal. I will be campaigning a two year old seal brown filly this year if she progresses well enough and I was wondering what factors contributed to her injury. What training did Potesta do as a two year old, I know she did not start. What caused the break; misstep, pulling up, another horse... If someone could respond I would be very thankful. Thank you

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JoyJackson21 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:57:51 GMT

Potesta looks fabulous! I prayed fervently for Potesta's recovery at the same time I prayed fervently for Paynter's recovery. Thank God for more answered prayers. I am thankful that Potesta pulled through a very concerning injury so fabulously. I am a big fan of hers - Potesta was on track to be a great champion, and, oh my Goodness, she was fun to watch race! She will give birth to beautiful, talented foals. I'm so happy she gets the chance to be a mama. Way to go, Potesta!

Thank you to Mr. Scardino and Mr. Fanticola for providing Potesta the best of medical care, regardless of cost, showing her love and having faith enough in Potesta to give her a chance at a full recovery and a full life. I wish Potesta could get a Vox Populi Award as well. She deserves one, she showed great courage and patience in her recovery, too.

Thank you for this story on Potesta. I had heard her surgery was a success. It's a gift to me to see how well & lovely Potesta looks today. Good luck, Potesta. I hope you have a fabulous life as a mom in your new home!

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GunBow — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:57:33 GMT

I felt I had to chime in and thank the owners for their dedication to Potesta. I wish them great luck at the sales and on the track with Obviously, a world class turf miler.

While definitely talented, what really impressed me the one time I saw Potesta run in person, in the Hollywood Oaks, was her heart and toughness. Pressing grade 1 winner Eden's Moon, Potesta ranged up on the outside in upper stretch to gain a short advantage. However, Eden's Moon responded, and came back on along the inside to re-take the lead by about a half length.

Typically, a horse can only make one move, and when it takes the lead only to shortly lose it, that's the race and the horse runs 2nd or worse. That is especially the case with a horse that, like Potesta, is making just its 3rd career start and doing so in a grade 2 race against a grade 1 winner.

Yet, as soon as I began to count Potesta out, she was grinding her way right back to Eden Moon's throat, and in the shadow of the wire got up to win.

Potesta had been forced to make two separate winning moves, and look a grade 1 winner in the eyes the length of the stretch. The fact she won was a testament to her talent but even more so her heart.

It appears the same heart and determination waere able to carry her through the bleakest times.

Thanks Claire for the update and story.

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Love 'em all — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:29:05 GMT

What a great story! May Potesta live the rest of her life with folks as wonderful as her previous owners.

Thanks to all who gave this filly a chance to prove once again just how special a horse she really is. Best wishes and much happiness to Potesta.

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CarolMcE — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:45:03 GMT

God bless her! Let me count my pennies...

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Stellar Jayne — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:28:26 GMT

Bless her and the people who cared enough to save her. In the pictures above you can see how perfectly built she is. May she live a good life and sire many foals from first tier stallions.

A Healthy and Happy New Year to Potesta and her family.

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jill786 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:23:58 GMT

I had been following her progress, thanks for the update; and the pics; I hadn't realized how beautiful she is; absolutely gorgeous; (and so correct; look at the straightness of her hind leg!) Kudos to her connections for giving her a chance.

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Linda Stephan — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 13:27:04 GMT

Wonderful story. Very much hope she stays in the US or Canada.

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jamicheleify — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:00:09 GMT

I'm so glad her owners first priority was to save her at any cost. She's beautiful! I hope she remains in North America as well!

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Leslie Kuretzky — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 02:44:13 GMT

Kudos to her wonderful owners on giving her a chance. And I really hope that she remains in North America so her babies can run here.

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Deltalady — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 02:13:45 GMT

How lucky we have been with Paynter's remarkable recovery, and now Potesta. Vet medicine has sure come a long ways since just a few years ago injuries like Potesta's or illnesses like Paynter's meant the worst outcomes. So happy for Potesta and wish her well in her new career. I'm betting she passes on her wonderful strong will. Thanks so much for the update!

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Mary Zinke — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:55:33 GMT

Thank you for this update. The news of her injury was so horrible. Amazing filly, amazing recovery.

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smartysgal — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:59:56 GMT

She's one remarkable horse. She and Paynter both deserve the Vox Populi (sp?) award! I wish her all the best in the sale and hope she goes to a terrific owner who cares as much about her as her previous connections do!

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Delrene — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:45:24 GMT

She was something to see at Del Mar. Love this horse. Have a wonderful life as a Mom.

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Pati Szpyra — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:18:30 GMT

She looks glorious. I'll be looking for her at the sale.