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From Makanda, Ill. to Belgium: One Notre Dame student and her dog’s journey to the World Agility Championships
MAKANDA, Ill. (KFVS) - With every bark, jump, and weave, a Notre Dame student and her dog get closer to their achieving their dream. Lauren Ecker lives in Makanda, Illinois, and is a junior at Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau. Ecker and her dog Scout, an Australian Shepherd-Poodle Mix, are headed to Belgium on Sunday, July 14 to compete at the Junior World Agility Championships.
Brown, Pletcher Look Forward After Big Opening Saturday At Saratoga
Trainer Chad Brown, who won his 150th Grade I race Saturday with repeat winner Whitebeam (GB) (Caravaggio) in the GI Diana Stakes, is already looking forward to the next starts for his stable's biggest runners. Of note, Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), just edged out for second in the Diana, could be headed to face the boys in the GI Fourstardave Handicap Aug. 10 along with stablemates Chili Flag (Fr) (Cityscape {GB}) and Whitebeam.
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