HELLION
Created x Created
Y17 Grey (Bay) Colt Standing 16.3 Hands High
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Grade: One
Record: 50-14-11-11
Ridden By: Hal Suhail
PERSONALITY
Harry is a colt who can be described as intelligent, forceful and stubborn - a potent mixture of traits which typically spells trouble. Frankly, he has a bit of a reputation in the yard for being a real handful and only the most experienced hands work with him. However, he is quite the character and given time certainly grows on those who work closely with him because deep down he's actually a sweetheart who just doesn't quite know how to behave. In the stall he has been known for crowding, and can come across as intimidating when he tries to play. He will grab anything that dangles from people, especially if it is shiny, and toss it about in fun or try to steal buckets and other such things as some sort of game. He definitely does not know his size and can be dangerous if not handled correctly. When being led this colt lacks manners. He will pull to where he wants to go, point blank refuse if he doesn't want to go somewhere, and generally make sure his feelings on things are clear. He has been known to nip when the girth is tightened, and doesn't like his legs being messed with too much which can make pre- and post-race checks interesting.
LEG TYPE: VERSATILE; MID-PACK/CLOSER
Harry learnt his job quickly, and enjoys raceday where he gets to show off. He loads well but tends to break more slowly, settling somewhere in the back half of the group. This colt is not particularly fussy exactly where he runs, but tends to stray toward the final few places in a field where he watches. By the time that Harry starts to move up the field, he generally has a feel for the race and the pace. He is comfortable taking a wide angle, or cutting through the group to find his way toward the front, and isn't about to shy away from a knock or two on his way - in fact, it's more likely to encourage him than dissuade him. He's a fighter with some real closing speed. He will give his all to get his head in front and keep it there, unrelenting in his attack. Only when the jockey asks him will he give in, and even then grudgingly. It isn't uncommon to see him being fought to a stop some distance from the post.
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 BSD Waterloo Stakes - Feb Wk 3 [10F/D/2] [+4] 1st in BSD Double Tree Stakes - Apr Wk 1 [10F/D/3] [+4] 1st in GHF South Pacific Handicap* - June Wk 3 [12F/D/4] [+8] 1st in TW The Honorable Stakes* - Dec Wk 3 [11F/D/5] [+8] 2nd in GHF Miracle Stakes - Feb Wk 1 [11F/D/2] [+3] 2nd in TW Zenyatta Derby Race One - May Wk 2 [10F/D/2] [+3] 2nd in TW The Smarty Jones Stakes* - Aug Wk 4 [9F/D/2] [+6] 2nd in BSD Cincinnatian Stakes* - Nov Wk 1 [9F/D/3] [+6] 3rd in GHF Euphoria Memo. Stakes* - Apr Wk 3 [12F/D/6] [+4] 3rd in GHF Seaspray Cup Grade One* - July Wk 1 [10F/D/3] [+4] 3rd in GHF Starry Night Stakes* - Jul Wk 3 [9F/D/4] [+4] 3rd in BSD Ralph Hayes Stakes* - Oct Wk 1 [11F/D/3] [+4] 3rd in TW Gold Coast Stakes* - Nov Wk 3 [11F/D/4] [+4] 4th in BSD Arklow Stakes* - Mar Wk 2 [11.5F/D/6] [+2] 4th in BSD New Hampshire Sweep Stakes* - May Wk 4 [10F/D/4] [+2] 5th in GHF Breeders' Cup Marathon** - Dec Wk 4 [+3] Total Points: 81 |
PAST PERFORMANCES
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y19] 1st in BSD Cool Lake Marathon [12F D/May 2] 1st in TW Hotel California [9F D/Jul 3] 1st in BSD Strategem Stakes - Oct Wk 4 [10F/D] 2nd in GHF Stormy Night Maiden Dirt [12F D/Jan 1] 2nd in TW Flash and Pomp Maiden [10F D/Mar 2] 2nd in BSD Labrador Stakes - Nov Wk 2 [12F/D] 3rd in GHF Back In Black Maiden [9F D/Feb 1] 3rd in TW Ohio Freshman Stakes - Sep Wk 1 [9F/D] 3rd in TW Blue Mountain Stakes* - Dec Wk 4 [10F/D] 4th in GHF Palindrome Stakes* [11F D/Feb 3] 4th in BSD Oakley Stakes [11F D/Aug 3] 4th in GHF September Juvenile Dirt Faceoff - Sep Wk 2 [11F/D] 4th in TW Maryland Million Nursery* - Oct Wk 3 [12F/D] 5th in BSD Black Balkan Stakes [9F D/Apr 3] 5th in TW Wolfram Stakes* [9F D/Jun 1] 5th in TW Louisiana Legacy - Dec Wk 1 [9F/D] |
THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y20] 1st in Battlestone Downs Dirt Classic* - Feb Wk 1 [11F/D/6] 1st in GHF Seaspray Cup Grade Four* - July Wk 1 [10F/D/7] 1st in TW Dance to My Tune Stakes - July Wk 3 [10F/D/3] 1st in TW Fleur de Lis Derby - Aug Wk 2 [10F/D/3] 1st in BSD Pennsylvania Derby (DDS)** - Oct Wk 1 [10F/D/4] 1st in BSD Oklahoma Derby (DDS)** - Oct Wk 3 [10.5F/D/4] 1st in BSD Trainer's Test Stakes - Dec Wk 2 [11F/D/3] 2nd in BSD Harlestine Derby - Jan Wk 2 [11F/D/3] 2nd in BSD Chateaugay Marathon - Mar Wk 1 [12F/D] 2nd in GHF Junior Pacific Handicap* - June Wk 3 [12F/D/3] 2nd in BSD Ohio Derby (DDS)** - Nov Wk 2 [11F/D/5] 3rd in BSD Marshal Run Derby - Feb Wk 4 [10F/D/6] 3rd in GHF Autumn Cup G3 Dirt* - Aug Wk 4 [10F/D/5] 3rd in BSD Hawthorne Gold Cup* - Sep Wk 3 [11F/D/3] 4th in GHF Louisiana Derby* - Mar Wk 4 [9F/D/6] 4th in TW Lecomte Stakes* - Apr Wk 3 [9.5F/D/5] 4th in BSD Pegasus Dirt Handicap* - May Wk 4 [9F/D/5] 5th in BSD Super Derby (DS)** - Nov Wk 4 [12F/S/6] |
Horse Pictured: Mission Impazible | Buybacks: Free | Other Reserves: None