Post by Millie Daveys on Jan 5, 2012 8:46:27 GMT -5
STRIKING DARKNESS
THE BASICS[/u]
Registered Name: Striking Darkness
Barn Name: King
Age: Two [2011]
Gender: Colt
Height: 16.2hh
Breed: Thoroughbred
Colour: Bay
Personality: King takes qualities from both of his parents and because of this he has turned out to be a lovely horse. He is sweet, sassy, excitable and energetic. He just has energy to throw away! He is constantly springing around the field, sprinting one way and then the other. He is always causing a stir. Wheather it be annoying the older horses resting or winding up the youngsters. King's competetive nature is already beinging to shine! In the paddock, although he is just having fun, he's always running his heart out and trying his best. And this will surely show on the race track as well. When King is being handled he is a rather cheeky little colt! He bounds around everywhere, even if he is just being lead from the stable to the walker. He is such a bundle of energy he is just an absolute joy to be around, even on the most rainy of days he can put a smile on anyone's face. Under saddle King is very excitable and energetic! He is always ready and waiting to go. He enjoys his job which makes everything even better. He has a love for running and is always a plus, he has a lot of passion and talent which we're sure will make him into a fine racehorse.
Discipline: Flat Racing
PEDIGREE & PROGENCY[/u]
Pedigree: Prancing In The Darkness x Striking Motion
Offspring: None
Reserves: Star Thoroughbreds [x1; Unknown]
Brood Book: Closed
Pedigree Comments: King's sire, Prancing In The Darkness, will forever have a valuable place at Oak Hill. He is much loved by anyone who meets him, for both his good tempremant and racing ability. Prancer was Oak Hill's first ever grade one race horse. He proved himself on the track as a classic turf horse, winning many races over his career. Not only has he proved him self on the track, he has also proved him self off the track as a sire of class horses. His ability to produce equals, if not betters, his ability to run. He has produced horses such as champion turf mare Dare To Dream, who won many large races and was inducted in to the Hall of Fame, proving her great ability. Other offspring of Prancer include Fly By Darkness and Tiny Dancer, who will be rivaling King on the track in the upcoming seasons. King's dam was none other that grade one turf mare Striking Motion. She ran a fierce race in her day and was a well known, successful and respected race horse. She conquered the track, winning many races, including the Breeder's Cup Juvenille Fillies Turf. As a Breeder's Cup winner she is nothing to be frowned upon and she is certain to pass on her racing ability to King!
CARE & EXERCISE[/u]
Vets Records: Here
Farrier Records: Here
Feed Records: Here
Jockey: Millie Daveys
Riding/Exercising Post:
- Treasure In The Darkness - January Week 1
- Countdown - February Week 2
- Whilst the iron is hot - February Week 4
OTHER INFO
Boarded At: OHF- Oak Hill Farm
Buybacks: Snowflake
RACING
Racing Style: King has never been the quickest to break from the gates, but he deffinately makes up for this with speed and determination. He settles in mid pack for the first few furlongs and likes to run with the other horses around him. They seem to encourage him along and he becomes mesmorised with the race. In the closing furlongs, King really kicks it up a gear and begins to make his way up the pack. He preceeds to the front where he duals with the leaders for the win. His passion and energy are an advantage towards him and hopefully go in his favour to secure the win!
Ground Type: Turf: Great Dirt: Okay
Distance: 6-9Furlongs
Leg Type: Preceeder
Prospect Record: 7:1:4:2
Race Record: 7:2:4:1
Race Results:
PROSPECT RECORD
1st in TW Vulnific Prospect - December Week3
2nd in TW Axiom Prospect - August Week 3
2nd in SOPS Best Bred Tournament - Sprint Yearlings*
2nd in TW Bagarre Prospect Race 6 - April Week 4
2nd in TW Cynosure Prospect - November Week 3
3rd in TW Inchmeal Prospect - June Week 1
3rd in TW Cairn Prospect - November Week 1
RACE RECORD
1st GHF Unicorn Horn Juvenille Turf Sprint* - January Week 4
1st in GHF Boulder Cup - March Week 4[/color]
2nd in GHF Magic Wand Maiden - January Week 3
2nd in GHF Spring Cup* - February Week 4
2nd in TW Finish Cup Juvenile Mile - March Week 2
2nd in GHF Magic Millions Turf Colt Sprint* - April Week 1
3rd in GHF February Juvenile Turf Faceoff - February Week 2
EVALUATIONS & COMMENTARY[/u][/size][/blockquote]
(C) Millie and Sustain
Original by Sustain
Edited by Millie
Original by Sustain
Edited by Millie