Digiturf.com interviews Black Lotus on winning his Championship Series
What did it feel like for you to win your Championship Series?
I cherish every Championship as there are only very few horses the can achieve this feat each season and the competition is so tough. How optimistic were you about winning and who was your biggest rival in your races?
Darling Star was a total surprise as neither the distance nor the going was her favorite. I guess Jack Ford makes any horse looking good. I do have some confidences on Smiling Goddess and Ap Atomic Bomb as they were running on their best distance and going. Glad they got a good random. Smiling Goddess is my homebred. Every time a homebred wins a championship, it is more special. Ap Atomic Bomb has underachieved all his career and I am glad he finally wins a big race for me. There are so many rivals in each champ race by many great trainers so I feel very lucky to win! What routines do you follow before the race?
Just make sure they are fit for the race and check all equipment. The rest is up to the randoms. I shared my wins with a few friends. How do you prepare for a Championship Series & what advice would you give other trainers?
I learned a big lesson this past season that I can share with other trainers - Qualify your horse early, don't wait until the last 2 qualifiers of the season. I screwed up on Madam Pecka and she missed the Arlington Gold Cup. Ap Atomic Bomb barely got in the champ race only after he won the last qualifier. What would you do differently in future Championship Series?
Like I said above I am going to qualify my horse earlier. How do you celebrate winning a Championship Series?
Not much celebration as there were age changes coming up after the champ series. I'll reinvest my winnings in rings and auctions. The Digiturf.com Team
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