GOLDSTONE
PERSONALITY
Goldstone is everything the Valkyrie breeding program strives to produce - proven and outcrossed pedigree, exceptional physical, and relatively stable behavior. He's still a colt, of course, but Gold isn't overly pushy or obnoxious. He likes people quite a lot, and enjoys the company of a gelding rather than being turned out in a paddock on his own. He can be a little sharp with other colts, especially if they're pushy with him, but a nice, easygoing gelding is a good companion for him. He likes to work and is easily trainable, yielding well to pressure rather than fighting it. However, that doesn't mean he's a pushover - as with when he's turned out with colts, when he's challenged on the track he will willingly fight for what he was bred to do - win.
LEG TYPE: CLOSER
Gold doesn't break in a hurry, and is content to take up a position trailing the field. He doesn't mind dirt in his face, and is brave and confident under his jockey's guidance to take small gaps and ride the rail when necessary. He tends to start getting antsy going around the second turn, knowing it's about time to get moving - so when his jockey lets him loose, Gold does so in one fell swoop. He does his best work when there's a challenger, and really revels in a dog fight to the finish.
LEG TYPE: CLOSER
Gold doesn't break in a hurry, and is content to take up a position trailing the field. He doesn't mind dirt in his face, and is brave and confident under his jockey's guidance to take small gaps and ride the rail when necessary. He tends to start getting antsy going around the second turn, knowing it's about time to get moving - so when his jockey lets him loose, Gold does so in one fell swoop. He does his best work when there's a challenger, and really revels in a dog fight to the finish.
CURRENT SEASON
Record: 3-1-2-0 Ridden By: Minske Mavecci 1st in BSD Millicent Stakes - Jan Wk 3 [10F/D/2] [+4] 2nd in BSD Missile Belle Maiden - Jan Wk 2 [9F/D/6] [+3] 2nd in GHF Noble Indy Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [10F/D/4] [+6] Total Points: 21 Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] | Raced 3+ Seasons [+5] | BP [+3]
Y19: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5] |
PAST PERFORMANCES
PEDIGREE COMMENTS
Coming
Horse Pictured: Newgrange | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None
Horse Pictured: Newgrange | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None