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Ren Marston
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Like or Like Like turned out a very, very happy festivus surprise. After galloping my y59 crop I was left deflated and disappointed (i guess i've truly begun to understand the meaning of festivus.) I was reminded to gallop my 2 and 3yo's to check for improvers, and being so saddened by my lackluster yearlings I asked my good friend Jon Snyder to take the reins and do it for me, and he did because he's a very very very nice person who I'm grateful to have as a friend. As he reported the improvements there were, I did not expect anything like what Like Or Like Like gave us, turning from Stakes to Freak. I bred her week 16 of my first season, so she's just freshly turned 3. My very own homebred freak revealing herself to me 2 seasons later. This was a very, very welcome surprise and the perfect pick me up! So, Like Or Like Like has earned her spot as one of my favorite horses, and therefore, a new headshot drawing and a spot on the Favorite Horses forum section.

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(NOTE: THIS IS MY ARTWORK, I DO NOT WORK FOR THE SIM AND THIS IS NOT OFFICIAL GAME ART I JUST MADE IT FOR FUN)
Like Or Like Like
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Y57 Turf Router Filly
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Stats:
Turf: 15: 8 - 4 - 0
Current Earnings: $585,250
Points: 291

WON AT 2

Maiden ( 1 1/16m, by 2 ½ lengths, 88 SF ) : $12,500
NW2 ( 1 1/8m, by 2 lengths, 88 SF ) : $12,500

WON AT 3

Kalenjin Stakes Listed ( 1 1/16m, by 2 ¼ lengths, 91 SF ) : $25,000
Prix De Criterium G2 ( 1 7/8m, by a neck, 92 SF ) : $75,000
The Flower Petal Plate G1 ( 2m, by 1 ¼ lengths, 92 SF ) : $100,000

2ND AT 3

Kenyan One Thousand Guinness G3 (1 1/8m, 84 SF, to Nurenyeva ) : $22,000
The Obelisk Stakes Listed ( 1 1/4m, 85 SF, to Tara In The Circus ) : $16,500
Lighthouse Of Alexandria Stakes Listed (1 1/2m, 85 SF, to Klondike Gold ) : $16,500

WON AT 4

Prix La Marseillaise G3 (1 3/4m, by 1 lengths, 87 SF ) : $50,000
Marathon Bowl G2 ( 2m, by a nose, 89 SF ) : $75,000
Abba Stakes G3 ( 2m, by 2 lengths, 91 SF ) : $50,000

2ND AT 4

Female Distance Handicap G2 ( 2m, 91 SF, to Midnight Macchiato ) : $44,000

4TH AT 4

Saudi Turf Marathon G1 ( 2m, 80 SF, to Destination Anywhere, Federico Tesio, Two Socks ) : $70,000
Flower Petal Plate G1 (2m, 81 SF, to Nofunrabbitgotthegun, The Right Times, A Gray Silent Dawn : $14,000


Nominations: Steward's Cup, Saudi Cup
Articles:
- Y61 Prix La Marseillaise Preview
- Y61 Saudi Turf Marathon Preview
- Race Preview - The Saudi Turf Marathon
Accolades:
- Nominated for African Champion Three Year Old Female

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Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
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very pleased to announce Like Or Like Like brought home a stakes win tonight, capturing my first stakes win in the thoroughbreds by a horse I bred myself! Very happy with her so far!
Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
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Congrats!
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Ren Marston
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so pleased with this filly, today she brought home what is to my knowledge, my second graded stakes win.

https://www.simhorseracing.com/race.php?RaceID=1810890

It was one hell of a race, and at a risky distance as she was untested longer than 1 1/2 but due to her breeding pointing toward being a long distance type I was hopeful; she proved me right, conquering a sluggish start. She ran in third, falling back 6 lengths from the front before making a huge run at the third call and winning by a neck. Seems like she deserved some more artwork
Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
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Congrats, Ren! Fillies like her make gameplay so much fun :)
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Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
STEWARD APPROVED ULTRA DISCOUNT STAKES PRODUCER
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That’s great Ren. As is Like or Like Like!!!
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That is great! Congrats!
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i am once again, impressed and BLESSED with this filly! Tonight she gave me my second ever G1 win in the 2 mile 200k Flower Petal Plate stakes against some insanely impressive horses.
Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
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so excited that she's been nominated for 'African Champion Three Year Old Female' how awesome!
Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
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Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
STEWARD APPROVED ULTRA DISCOUNT STAKES PRODUCER
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Like Or Like Like was able to capture another stakes win week 1 day 5 in the Prix La Marseillaise 100k grade 3 in Paris :) After such a victory, I decided to sit down and draw her G1 victory from a few weeks ago! Fingers crossed for a prosperous season 61 that is already off to a good start.

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referenced from a gorgeous photograph of Dortmund
Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
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Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
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Lovely artwork, Ren. Good Luck in YR 61!
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I know how much you love this filly. I hope she continues to grab more stakes wins for you!

Love the action shot! The background blur makes it look like she's zooming!

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Friday night w the Saudi calls were SO nerve wracking but so so much fun. So much adrenaline! I loved hearing all the compliments emily gave her, lol, so flattering to hear her called special by the one and only. I was really just happy to have her come out of the gate better than last and stay there for awhile, my biggest fear was that she'd break last and stay last and never even try so I was very happy to have her put in a big effort even if we didn't win it. Thanks everyone who rooted for her <3
Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
STEWARD APPROVED ULTRA DISCOUNT STAKES PRODUCER
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After a quick workout from her 3/4 sibling, a 58:03 on the turf, I decided to draw the pair of them together. Anyone know what you're supposed to call horses from twin dams with the same sire? lol

Like Or Like Like on the left, yearling Love Or Be Loved on the right
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Faking it till I make it, and then faking it some more.

Studs
Astro - DR - $25,000
4X STEWARD APPROVED, PROVEN STAKES PRODUCER
Moonlight Sonata - TR - $15,000
STEWARD APPROVED ULTRA DISCOUNT STAKES PRODUCER
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