She got her first pony before she turned two. Today, she also drives full-sized horses, and after a surprise victory in the elimination, she’ll be challenging the big names on Saturday in the Swedish Coldblood Derby at Östersundstravet.
"It feels like proof that you actually can do it, despite all the nasty comments about just being a pony driver," says 19-year-old driver talent Isabella Jansson Wiklund.
Kaffeåchampagne has had a brilliant year on the racetrack and is now chasing another victory in V86®. The mare has become a regular in the winner’s circle since joining Beata Persson’s stable this past winter.
"It’s just a lot of training, plenty of work, and lots of love – it’s that simple," explains the trainer when asked about the success.