STRATOSPHERE
Storm Warning x Spitterfly
[Apollo's Sunset x Golden Roses] - [Spitz x Sweet Stalker]
Y19 Grey Sabino Colt Standing 16.3 Hands High
Surface: Turf
Distance: 6-9
Grade: Four
Record: 19-4-10-2
Ridden By: Hal Suhail
PERSONALITY
This eye-catching young colt has quickly become a barn favorite at Winchester Racing. Contrary to what his flashy appearance would make you think, Stryker has proven himself to be a fairly laid back and level headed young horse. While he does have some occasional playful energy, he is usually more on the obedient side. When he gets a little too playful and nippy, a short jerk on the chain can curb his moment of spunk quickly. He doesn't like getting in trouble and does his best to be well behaved. Stryker wants nothing more than to please and will do anything that is asked of him without question. This plays through on the track as Stryker is beyond willing and extremely responsive to his rider even in the most tricky of situations. He will jump into action at the slightest of signals and run his heart out. The nearly white horse lacks any sort of fear and is not spooky by any means - other racehorses can be acting complete fools, bucking or rearing, and Stryker will remain calm and level headed. His one quirk is that he thoroughly enjoys getting into things he is not supposed to. His favorite past time is finding the one muddy patch in his turnout and sprawling out to take a nap. He does his grooms zero favors and absolutely loves to get dirty. We often joke that he just wants to look like everyone else in the barn. If you wanted to describe Stryker quickly, he's just a big kid who wants to have fun. His stall is riddled with many balls and toys to keep him entertained throughout the day.
LEG TYPE: STALKER
Once he hits the track, Stryker is extremely attentive and raring to go at a moment's notice. He breaks from the gates like a silver bullet and will usually jump to the front quite easily before settling down right on the leader's heels. He is not one to get riled up by the other horses and doesn't mind getting bumped or falling in behind the pace setters. When challenged, his ears will flick back at the competitor and his heart beat will increase but Stryker won't act on it until he gets the signal from his jockey. He is extremely obedient and attentive to his jockey's aids and needs his jockey's validation to perform to his best. More than anything, he wants to please. As soon as his jockey slightly adjusts his seat or hands to ask him to move, Stryker responds in a rush of speed and drive. The white colt refuses to back down until his jockey eases him past the wire. His heart would seemingly give out before he did.
CURRENT SEASON
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] | Raced 3+ Seasons [+5]
W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5]
W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5]
PAST PERFORMANCES
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y21]
1st in BSD Northwest Bay Maiden - June Wk 3 [7F/T/3] [+4]
1st in BSD Prudence Stakes - Aug Wk 1 [8F/T/2] [+4]
1st in BSD De La Rose Stakes - Oct Wk 1 [8F/T/2] [+4]
2nd SILVER GOBLIN STAKES* | M+ 2YO 8F T | 7 | Feb Wk 3 [+6]
2nd in TW Cluer Memorial Stakes* - Jul Wk 3 [6F/T/5] [+6]
2nd in BSD Frisbee Stakes - Sep Wk 2 [6F/T/2] [+3]
2nd in BSD Class Clown Derby - Sep Wk 4 [7F/T/3] [+3]
2nd in BSD Sky Defense Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8F/T/2] [+6]
2nd in TW League Stakes - Nov Wk 2 [8F/T/3] [+3]
2nd in TW Serendipity Stakes - Nov Wk 3 [7F/T/3] [+3]
2nd in BSD Youstak Stakes - Dec Wk 1 [7F/T/2] [+3]
3rd BALLYDOYLE STAKES* | M+ 6F T | 4 | Feb Wk 1 [+4]
3rd in TW Valedictory Stakes* - Dec Wk 4 [+4]
4th in BSD Niahme Derby - Aug Wk 3 [7F/T/4] [+1]
5th LEGACY TURF SPRINT STAKES* 6F T | 6 | Jan Wk 3 [+2]
7th In a Hurry Derby | M 6F T | 7 | Jan Wk 1 [+1]
Horse Pictured: Shironii | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None