The stable, fresh in its yearly coats of paint and timber scent, resided just outside of Sanibel. The grounds were alive with roses, the grasses were green, and the lazy river wound past the ranch. The dewy pastoral setting could not keep secrets for long. As morning broke the doors opened to allow some of B'ateria Downs' most elite racers out for paces. The pride of DW, the great Calinrua, kicked up dirt around the outside practice track, with rankers like Cadru Marin, Set's Kiss, and Saltarello Ra. Meanwhile, in another fenced area, the next generation played and pranced...

Contact: Duchess Gracie McCade [ sn: Saeving Grace ]