Massachusetts-based superstar mare Ask Queenie has been retired after an eight-year career that included 20 state-bred stakes wins at Suffolk Downs. In recognition of her achievements, Suffolk Downs will salute Ask Queenie Oct. 30 2010.
The 9-year-old daughter of Key Contender won or placed in 56 of her 63 starts, for career earnings of $780,365, more than any other Massachusetts-bred in history, according to a release.
Ask Queenie will be paraded in the paddock before making her way to the winner’s circle for a retirement ceremony. The celebration is scheduled to take place after the fourth race, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Souvenir photos of Ask Queenie will be given out at the ceremony.
Ask Queenie’s success is attributable to three generations of the Lockhart family, which has maintained a presence on the New England racing scene for decades. Owned by Laurine Barreira, Ask Queenie was bred by Barreira’s grandfather Lloyd Lockhart and trained by her mother Lori Lockhart.
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The 9-year-old daughter of Key Contender won or placed in 56 of her 63 starts, for career earnings of $780,365, more than any other Massachusetts-bred in history, according to a release.
Ask Queenie will be paraded in the paddock before making her way to the winner’s circle for a retirement ceremony. The celebration is scheduled to take place after the fourth race, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Souvenir photos of Ask Queenie will be given out at the ceremony.
Ask Queenie’s success is attributable to three generations of the Lockhart family, which has maintained a presence on the New England racing scene for decades. Owned by Laurine Barreira, Ask Queenie was bred by Barreira’s grandfather Lloyd Lockhart and trained by her mother Lori Lockhart.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/59362/mass-bred-superstar-ask-queenie-retired#ixzz2hIRpR6px