DJEMBE
Bold Musician x Sierra Leone (CR)
[Stolen Legend (CR) x Realistic (CR)] - [Created x Created]
Y18 Dark Bay Colt Standing 16.3 Hands High
Surface: Turf
Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Grade: Four
Record: 25-6-6-2
Ridden By: Tigris Greenfire
Half-brother to Castle Siege.
PERSONALITY
Jem has always been a tricky but very rewarding animal, bonding deeply with his humans despite an otherwise hard nature. To those he doesn't know, Jem can be downright dangerous. He's sullen and contrary when being handled, and his hind end is an actual hazard that shouldn't be approached. He's always been more prone to kicking than rearing, partially because he's a pretty intelligent animal and did over-balance himself once as a foal - ever since, he's preferred his front feet on the ground. But he's not above a cow-kick when his hinds are being picked or a double-barrel if he's really in a mood. He's even contrary to be tacked, throwing his head high when bridled and sucking in air when saddled. However, in a stroke of good luck, Jem doesn't display any of these behaviors to the humans he knows that have treated him kindly. He loves his grooms, nickering when they walk down the barn and standing for scratches whenever they're offered. Even his regular farrier gets a pass, with Jem standing good as a 4-H pony to have his feet trimmed so long as he gets sweet-talked. He's partial to treats as well, though he won't be bribed by someone he doesn't like. Amongst his own kind, Jem's a massive bully, and the manager has to be very careful over who he's turned out with. He's most often paired with the babysitter Truman when he's laying up on the farm, since the calm gelding doesn't mind being pushed around. He's got to be kept a safe distance from other horses during training, workouts, and the saddling paddock given his habit of squealing and kicking when strange animals get too close. He isn't afraid of anything, and puts great trust into his humans to never lead him wrong - a trust that they take care never to break.
LEG TYPE: VARIABLE; OPEN SPACE
While Jem is very talented, it became clear early that while he can run from any position, he's got to be kept clear of the other horses. He's brave, but he also gets aggressive if he's crowded by another runner. The best way to keep everyone safe is by running him clear - out front if there's no other speed, out back if there's a lot of speed, or wide if the running is crowded - honestly, anywhere there's a gap, he'll be taken to it. As long as he's got room to stretch his legs, he'll settle into a pace for as long as necessary. When he's finally shaken up for the stretch run, he doesn't need asked twice - that aggressive nature that already has his adrenaline pumping pushes him to his limits, doing what he can to finish in front.
CURRENT SEASON
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] | Raced 3+ Seasons [+5]
Y20: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5]
Y20: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5]
1st in GHF February Turf Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [12F/T/5] [+4]
1st in GHF Thunderstorm Stakes - Mar Wk 3 [11F/T/2] [+4] 2nd in BSD Fairy Circle Stakes - Feb Wk 4 [10F/T/5] [+3] 2nd in BSD Munn Stakes - May Wk 2 [9F/T/4] [+3] 3rd in BSD Next Move Stakes - Apr Wk 1 [12F/T/3] [+2] 3rd in BSD Plenimar Derby - May Wk 4 [11F/T/5] [+2] 4th in BSD Ringo Stakes* - Apr Wk 4 [10F/T/4] [+2] 5th in TW Proven Strong Stakes* - July Wk 1 [10F/T/5] [+2] 6th in BSD Phoenix Stakes* - Jan Wk 2 [9F/T/7] [+2] 7th in GHF Unicorn Horn Turf* - Jan Wk 4 [10F/T/7] [+2] Total Points: 41 |
PAST PERFORMANCES
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y20]
1st in TW The Test of Passionate Class* - Feb Wk 2 [10F/T/7]
1st in TW Veritas Stakes Race Four - July Wk 1 [12F/T/3]
1st in BSD Great Lakes Stakes - July Wk 3 [11F/T/2]
1st in BSD Karakish Stakes - Dec Wk 2 [10F/T/3]
2nd in BSD Star Striped Stakes - Apr Wk 3 [9F/T/3]
2nd in TW Lexus Raven Run Stakes* - May Wk 3 [11F/T/7]
2nd in BSD Axl Derby - Oct Wk 2 [11F/T/4]
2nd in TW Mellifluous Stakes - Nov Wk 4 [10F/T/2]
4th in TW Tropical Park Derby* - Jan Wk 3 [10F/T/6]
4th in GHF Raven Cup* - Sep Wk 4 [11F/T/6]
5th in GHF January Juvenile Turf Faceoff - Jan Wk 2 [11F/T/5]
5th in TW Intrepid Racing Handicap* - Mar Wk 4 [11F/T/7]
6th in GHF Merry Bay King Legacy Stakes* - Mar Wk 1 [10F/T/6]
6th in TW Executioner's Apprentice Classic* - Sep Wk 2 [10F/T/7]
PEDIGREE COMMENTS
coming
Horse Pictured: Lord North | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None