![]() ![]() ![]() She does it all on her own and with her ears up. “We just let her break off at the pole and I tell the rider to just sit on her. “She’s incredible because we don’t ask her to work,” said Contessa. ![]() It was a combination of the two.”Ī $130,000 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale purchase, Becky’s Joker has worked back twice since her Schuylerville win, including a bullet half-mile in 47.40 seconds on July 26 over the Spa’s Oklahoma dirt training track. You just don’t know how a horse is going to handle that, but I had a very strong belief that mentally she was very sound, and physically she was very talented. “I just didn’t know what to expect mentally, because we can’t recreate a field of horses in the morning with her getting dirt in her face or a break in the flow or having to overcome traffic. “I didn’t think anybody was better than her physically, and I really thought she could win that race,” said Contessa. She was geared down in the stretch of the Schuylerville under returning Hall of Fame rider Javier Castellano and 3 1/4 lengths clear of returning rival Saratoga Secret. But after upsetting the field on July 13 and paying $44.40 for a $2 bet, Becky’s Joker is 7-2 on the morning line for the 6 1/2-furlong Adirondack. Trained by Gary Contessa for owner Lee Pokoik, Becky’s Joker was sent off at odds of 21-1 in the Grade 3 Schuylerville on the Spa’s opening day card. That won’t be the case Sunday afternoon when the daughter of Practical Joke looks for her second graded stakes victory in as many attempts in the Grade 3, $200,000 Adirondack at Saratoga Race Course. Becky’s Joker was overlooked when she made her career debut a winning one three weeks ago in the Schuylerville Stakes. The recommended method for routing of cable ties and installation is outlined on our website in the universally understood (Ikea-esque) infographic.SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. INSTALLATION: 4 zip ties is all that is required for a snug and secure fitting to your fork. WHEEL SIZE: Suits all mtb wheel diameters from 29+ right down to the now somewhat retro 26" WEIGHT: A measly 28g, perfect for racers, weight weenies (and everyone else) Printed using the latest in high resolution UV flatbed print technology direct to polypropylene. MATERIAL: Dirtsurfer mudguards are made from a custom-extruded polypropylene (using 50% recycled and 50% virgin material) that delivers a lightweight yet stiff and durable base material.ĮNVIRONMENTAL: Dirtsurfer Mudguards are 100% recyclable so your green credentials have improved.ĪRTWORK: We're driven and are pushing out an ever increasing range of custom-designed artworks allow you to style your bike in myriad ways. If you've ever copped mud in your eye or poo in your teeth, you already understand the value of a Dirtsurfer. Protect your face, fork seals and stanchions with Dirtsurfer™ĭESIGN: Dirtsurfer mudguards have been specially designed to protect your face, fork stanchions and fork seals by deflecting the water, mud and crud (whatever form that might be) that is thrown up from your tyre. mudguards are 100% Australian-made, 100% recyclable and 100% kick-arse. Who in your ride tribe is the Joker? Is it you, or your mate who passes you mid-jump – wheels at shoulder height while flicking a pine cone at your head? Put on a happy face and grab this LIMITED EDITION design by international illustrator Charidimos Bitsakakis.
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