Doug Payne was on the list of perhaps one of the most popular picks in 2010. He and Running Order were making a clear impact on horse racing as a team and during their time together; they would become a pair that would be 18th in the 2012 Rolex Kentucky 4 star. Before the pair could truly see where they were going together though; life happened.
The Sale of Running Order
The owner of Running Order Patti Scalfa Springsteen chose to sell out. She recognized the horse’s potential and wanted to push him further into success. This gave Running Order the chance to have an owner who could focus more on the events, Mrs. Springsteen a chance to focus on her daughter’s grand prix show jumpers, and Payne to go in a different direction from the horse that he had trained.
Other Horse’s Ridden by Doug Payne
If you are a follower of horse racing, you will know him from riding Crown Talisman, Popcorn, Bacon, and many others. These horses have all thrived under his hands. His success is attributed in many ways to his very competitive family, especially his sister. He didn’t have any formal lessons, except for the Pony Club. Things have definitely changed since his childhood.