Kentucky Oaks 2013: Pure Fun

Pure Fun galloped around the Churchill Downs track yesterday in preparation for the Kentucky Oaks on Friday May 3, 2013. The three-year-old filly enters the Kentucky Oaks with 20 Leaderboard points. Pure Fun is said to be looking great and is ready to make a run for the lilies!

Pure Fun is trainer Kenny McPeek’s sole Kentucky Oaks contender. He also trains two of the twenty Kentucky Derby contenders, Java’s War and Frac Daddy. Pure Fun’s most recent race was the Lexington Stakes on April 20th where she was the only filly on the field and placed 7th amongst the boys. Trainer Kenny McPeek stated Pure Fun needed that race and looked at it as an “afternoon workout.”

With twelve races under her belt, three of which she finished first, Pure Fun has a lot of experience on her side. Experts claim Pure Fun runs best on dirt and has blossomed greatly since switching from the turf. Our insiders tell us that Pure Fun loves the Churchill Downs track!

Jockey Rosie Napravnik will be aboard Pure Fun for the 2013 Kentucky Oaks. Rosie won the 2012 Kentucky Oaks aboard Believe You Can.

Pure Fun is owned by Magdalena Racing, which consists of Sue McPeek and six other owners.

Sue McPeek commented on Pure Fun saying, “I saw Pure Fun while at the barn the other day at feed time. She looks healthy and happy!”

Sue McPeek added, “I’m glad she has a very nice group of owners in Rusty Jones, Peter Edwards, Paul Edwards, Dean Demaree, Dan MacMillan, and Steve McCully. The filly was well named, she has been PURE FUN!”

Lady and The Track had a chance to sit down with Kenny McPeek for a quick Q&A to talk more about Pure Fun.

Pure Fun Interview with Kenny McPeek
Trixie: Who will take the mount aboard Pure Fun for the 2013 Kentucky Oaks?
Kenny McPeek: Rosie Napravnik.

Trixie: Which horse do you think will challenge Pure Fun the most in the 2013 Kentucky Oaks?
Kenny McPeek: Dreaming of Julia will be Pure Fun’s biggest competitor.

Trixie: How did Pure Fun get her name?
Kenny McPeek: Peter Edwards named Pure Fun.

Trixie: Does Pure Fun have a nickname around the barn?
Kenny McPeek: We call her Sweetheart!

Trixie: What are a few of Pure Fun’s personality traits?
Kenny McPeek: Pure Fun is a very sweet filly. She really loves people.

Trixie: What are Pure Fun’s favorite treats?
Kenny McPeek: Peppermints.

Trixie: What is your favorite Pure Fun moment to date?
Kenny McPeek: The photo shoot taken with Pure Fun and the girls in the paddock at Gulfstream Park during the Miss Racing Queen pageant.

Sue and Kenny McPeek are also the founders and creators of the popular app Horse Races NOW. Horse Races NOW is the perfect app for anyone on the go that doesn’t want to miss a race. I’ve personally used the app myself at a wedding reception and even watched the Lexington Stakes on Horse Races NOW while getting my oil changed!

Lady and The Track would like to wish Jockey Rosie Napravnik, Kenny and Sue McPeek, Rusty Jones, Peter Edwards, Paul Edwards, Dean Demaree, Dan MacMillan, Steve McCully, and the beautifully talented Pure Fun the best of luck in the 2013 Kentucky Oaks! Good Luck! Safe Run!

Lady and the track would like to gratefully thank Sue & Kenny McPeek and Jessica Peterson for making this interview possible. ~Trixie 

RELATED LINKS:
Kentucky Oaks Contender List
Download Horse Races NOW App
McPeek’s Frac Daddy & Java’s War