A “risky” leap of faith and a first race funk are long forgotten for Chelsea Burns, whose first foray into trots ownership has brought extraordinary success and a “forever” horse.
Along with partner Sam Stewart, who works for and is a brother of trainer Emma Stewart, Burns snapped up Freddy Funk for $9000 in a claiming race a tick over a year ago.
Today at Ballarat the now seven-year-old steps out for his 33rd start for his new owners, a significant quantity that has also delivered quality, having produced 12 wins, four placings and almost $90,000 in winnings.
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