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PERSONALITY
While there are many push-button, happy-go-lucky types in his crop, Solo isn't one of them. He is demanding, coltish, and above all else, stronger than he has any right to be. He's everything a colt should be, physically - small ears, strong neck, deep chest and short back. Strong hindquarters, muscled gaskins, balance for days. As the last foal of the exceptional broodmare Native Harlot, he's got everything a breeders could possibly ask for. From the outside, at least. From the inside... well. Spirit is all well and good, but it's Solo learns the exact opposite of whatever you're trying to teach him. If it was stupidity it would be one thing, but it's pretty obviously just willfulness that keeps him from moving forward when a lesson should be simple. Despite his dislike of new concepts, once he learns something it does stick, and that's a good thing all around. Solo has enough energy for three horses, and he actually rather enjoys work. Once he was well and truly broke to ride, he realized he enjoyed long gallops and works, enjoyed pushing himself almost too much. It becomes a chore to keep him under control, to keep his gallops from getting out of hand. He's hot when he rides out, prone to bucking if his rider sits down just a little too hard or if he's just plain sick of them being there. One would then think that Solo has an aversion to humans, which is why he's such a pain, but one would be wrong. He is waspy and uncharitable with his own kind, and instead seems to seek out human touch. He's the first one to the gate in the field, ears pricked and eagerness apparent. He just doesn't understand why nips and shoves don't endear him to his humans when he finds them so funny. He's a monster, but he's also an athlete, and it's hard to fault such an animal his eccentricity. After all, he was bred to be fast, not kind. And fast he certainly is.
LEG TYPE: FRONTRUNNER
Solo is prone to antics in the post parade, and it's not uncommon for there to be some fuss over him throwing his rider in the paddock or getting hot and jumpy while being ponied out. He doesn't enjoy the gate, and tends to go in with ears pinned and tail lashing. He bumps around in the stall, always making it seem like he'll never be ready for the jump, and yet he pulls it together just in time for the gates to open. He charges out, all muscle and power, and surges straight for the lead every time. He's not generally opposed to sharing the front, though he does tend to push the pace if the other horse asks for it. During a race is one of the only times Solo will bow to his jockey's will, at least to an extent. He always wants to drive faster, as for more, but he's learned to at least wait - wait until the reins have shaken, until his rider starts pushing him on. Once that happens, his move is instantaneous and explosive. The burst of speed is sustained as he rockets for the finish, and even then, when he receives a shout from his rider, he'll find just a bit more at the end. This colt is a culmination of endless patience from the staff and incredible talent from his parents, and it all seems to come together right at the wire.
CURRENT SEASON
Record: 24-6-3-5 Ridden By: Lark Tiernen 3rd in BSD Oakland Stakes* - Jan Wk 1 [10F/D/8] [+4]
3rd in GHF Unicorn Horn Dirt** - Jan Wk 4 [10F/D/8] [+6] 6th in GHF Get Ahead Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [9F/D/7] [+2] 7th in BSD Genuine Risk Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 [10F/D/7] [+2] Total Points: 39 Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] | Raced 3+ Seasons [+5]
Y21: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5] |
PAST PERFORMANCES
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y21]
1st in GHF Unicorn Horn Juvenile Dirt** - Jan Wk 4 [10F/D/8] [+12]
1st in BSD Ortiz Derby - Apr Wk 2 [11F/D/3] [+4]
1st in GHF Horseshoe Futurity* - Apr Wk 4 [10F/D/6] [+8]
1st in GHF Winter Cup Grade Five Dirt* - Oct Wk 4 [10F/D/4] [+8]
1st in GHF Gallop to the Gallows Stakes** - Nov Wk 1 [10F/D/5] [+12]
1st in GHF Breeders' Cup Juvenile** - Dec Wk 4 [+12]
2nd in BSD Heavenly Grace Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 [9F/D/6] [+6]
2nd in TW Jack Prince Juvenile* - May Wk 3 [12F/D/4] [+6]
2nd in TW The Radiance Classic* - June Wk 2 [10F/D/5] [+6]
3rd in Futurity Stakes* - Sep Wk 4 [11F/D/5] [+4]
3rd in TW Furious Passion Marathon* - Oct Wk 2 [12F/D/5] [+4]
3rd in TW Sunset Crusade's Battle Stakes* - Dec Wk 2 [10F/D/6] [+4]
4th in BSD Missile Belle Maiden - Jan Wk 2 [9F/D/5] [+1]
4th in GHF Oak Island Derby* - June Wk 4 [11F/S/4] [+2]
4th in BSD War Front Stakes* - Aug Wk 4 [10F/D/7] [+2]
5th in The Wire Finish Cup Juvie Dirt** - Mar Wk 2 [9F/D/5] [+2]
5th in BSD Code of Honor Stakes* - Aug Wk 1 [11F/D/5] [+2]
5th in GHF Art's Abbey Stakes* - Sep Wk 3 [10F/D/6] [+2]
5th in GHF The Youth Challenge** - Nov Wk 3 [11F/D/6] [+3]
6th in GHF Noble Indy Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [10F/D/7] [+2]
PEDIGREE INFORMATION
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Horse Pictured: Game Winner | Buybacks: Ripley | Other Reserves: None