ARSENIC
PERSONALITY
It was hard to say what kind of personality we'd get in a colt with two classy parents, but it became pretty obvious early on that Seni is all heart and no brain. He's got all of the passion and excitement and love of life to really make him an inspirational and amazing animal to be around, but he just isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. He picks up new ideas slowly, and really needs guidance from his rider in difficult situations. The problem is that he doesn't REALIZE he needs help, so sometimes teaching new concepts is like explaining football to a cat. He just doesn't get it. However, with a lot of time and patience, this colt rounded into a top athlete with push-button responsiveness. He does best in situations he's seen before, but he's learned to at least somewhat trust his rider to get him through something scary or intimidating. He likes having a routine, and he's pleasant as a gelding in the day-to-day as long as that routine is kept to. When things shake up, either on the farm or shipping off to the track, he becomes quite the hot-headed colt to work with. He's not completely off the rails, but you definitely wouldn't mistake him for a pony anymore. He'll puff up at any colts that are brought too close to him, and if they come in striking distance, better hold on tight. He's a flashy animal in the post parade, drawing the eye naturally with his striking chrome. He finally finds his rhythm there and gets down to business once he's on the track. More than confidence, it's likely comfort - the same old routine of parade, gate, and go. Once he's in his element, everyone can breathe a deep sigh of relief - it's all business from here.
LEG TYPE: RAIL RIDER
Seni loads into the gate like a pro, which is somewhat confusing to anyone who's never seen him race before after all of his antics in the paddock. But the gate he knows, just like he knows what comes after, so he stands with a ready eagerness for the bell to ring. He nearly always breaks well, and just as regularly he starts tugging to the left - he likes the comfortable normalcy of racing on the rail, and it's really the only way he'll perform well. If there's a nice gap to weave through up front, he'll happily lead or just trail the leaders as long as he can get to the rail. If there's not, better get over the thought of him controlling the pace. He'd rather trail the entire field than ride two lanes off the inside. Luckily enough, though it requires a massively skilled ride, Seni is as brave and bold as they come and has no issue weaving through small holes in traffic if he needs to when it's time to chase. Even when other jockeys know, and try to plug up the holes inside, he's light on his feet and will aggressively weave around them, long legs stretching his stride as he flows around traffic like a river around rocks in its path. He's pretty hard to stop once he gets going, and his drive pushes him to put in a vicious effort to the finish.
CURRENT SEASON
Record: 22-8-5-9 Ridden By: Tigris Greenfire 2nd in BSD Bright Beginnings Stakes - Jan Wk 1 [7F/D/4] [+3] 3rd in GHF Unicorn Horn Junior Dirt Sprint** - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D/7] [+6] 3rd in TW Lawless Shadow Stakes* - Feb Wk 1 [7.5F/D/4] [+4] Total Points: 41 Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] | Raced 3+ Seasons [+5] | Dirt Specialist (Dual) [+3]
Y21: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5] |
PAST PERFORMANCES
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y21]
1st in TW Celtic Stakes - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D/3] [+4]
1st in TW New Mexico Classic Cup Juv.* - Feb Wk 3 [8F/D/6] [+8]
1st in GHF Requiem Legacy Stakes* - Apr Wk 4 [6F/D/3] [+8]
1st in GHF FTH Juvenile Dirt Sprint* - May Wk 2 [6F/D/4] [+8]
1st in GHF Eagle Cup* - Sep Wk 4 [6F/D/5] [+8]
1st in GHF Ballet Ball Futurity** - Oct Wk 3 [6F/D/5] [+12]
1st in GHF Carnival Crown Stakes** - Nov Wk 1 [7F/D/5] [+12]
1st in TW Coronation Futurity* - Nov Wk 3 [8.5F/D/2] [+8]
2nd in GHF Forbidden Wings Legacy S.* - Mar Wk 1 [8F/D/3] [+6]
2nd in GHF Magic Millions Colts Dirt Sprint* - Apr Wk 1 [6F/D/5] [+6]
2nd in BSD Indominus Stakes* - Sep Wk 2 [7F/D/6] [+6]
2nd in GHF Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [+9]
3rd in BSD True Rush Derby - Jan Wk 1 [6F/D/7] [+2]
3rd in BSD March Flair Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 [7F/D/6] [+4]
3rd in BSD Grand Bay Derby** - May Wk 3 [8F/S/4] [+6]
3rd in TW Norfolk Stakes* - June Wk 3 [7.5F/D/5] [+4]
3rd in TW Dixiana Breeders Futurity* - Aug Wk 4 [7F/D/5] [+4]
3rd in BSD Unique Bella Derby* - Oct Wk 2 [6F/D/4] [+4]
3rd in TW Arizona Breeders' Futurity* - Dec Wk 3 [7.5F/D/4] [+4]
PEDIGREE COMMENTS
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Horse Pictured: Moonlark | Buybacks: Cruisey | Other Reserves: None