MASQUERADE
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Masq is from as royal a lineage as any can expect to find, though Larsa wasn't exactly sure what they were going to get when he proposed the cross of flashy Hall of Famer to gentle blue hen breeder - well, other than speed, of course. Turns out even Requiem's genetically good nature couldn't completely eclipse the bold strength of the sire, and from day one it was clear that the bay colt would be something special. He's friendly, almost overly so - he'll stop mid-powerful stride in the saddling paddock to look at the onlookers, unconsciously posing with nose out toward the crowd and ears forward. He might look more like a riding horse than a noble champion in those photos, but it's what endears him to the public. That personality travels over into home life, where he endears himself to staff - mostly. He's not afraid of people, so when he gets excited he has a bad habit of running through handlers and crowding into their space. He'll charge away from a group of horses to the gate if he has visitors, and is a complete ham for a couple of treats, or even just a scratch.
It's not until race day when he actually hits the track that the colt transforms. He becomes more the vision of a powerful runner, with purposeful hooves sinking into the dirt and a much wilder look coming to his eyes. Not crazed, but definitely amped, craving the coming competition the same way he craves air. He's a handful for the pony, fidgeting and sidling sideways, but his eyes are feverishly always locked on the gate as they approach. The bunching muscles scream power, and his emotion screams a call for victory. It's not uncommon for him to trumpet a cry during the parade, a challenge to those around him. He works them up just as he is, and it is through the excitement that he finds his glory.
LEG TYPE: STALKER
Masq actually charges into the gate, and will drag anyone along that tries to hold him back. He's light on his toes, and when the gates open he leaps like a charger primed for battle. Like his father, he settles just off the leaders, letting them tire themselves out early and settling himself up well for a coup at the end of the race. He starts his move fairly early, as if challenging the others to run with him, to match him in stamina. The more he opens a lead, the more he digs, and he flies furiously for the wire. If there's a fight, he'd rather destroy himself than lose the race, and anyone watching can see his big heart.
It's not until race day when he actually hits the track that the colt transforms. He becomes more the vision of a powerful runner, with purposeful hooves sinking into the dirt and a much wilder look coming to his eyes. Not crazed, but definitely amped, craving the coming competition the same way he craves air. He's a handful for the pony, fidgeting and sidling sideways, but his eyes are feverishly always locked on the gate as they approach. The bunching muscles scream power, and his emotion screams a call for victory. It's not uncommon for him to trumpet a cry during the parade, a challenge to those around him. He works them up just as he is, and it is through the excitement that he finds his glory.
LEG TYPE: STALKER
Masq actually charges into the gate, and will drag anyone along that tries to hold him back. He's light on his toes, and when the gates open he leaps like a charger primed for battle. Like his father, he settles just off the leaders, letting them tire themselves out early and settling himself up well for a coup at the end of the race. He starts his move fairly early, as if challenging the others to run with him, to match him in stamina. The more he opens a lead, the more he digs, and he flies furiously for the wire. If there's a fight, he'd rather destroy himself than lose the race, and anyone watching can see his big heart.
Horse Pictured: Stay Thirsty | Buybacks: Ripley | Other Reserves: None
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y18]
1st in GHF Legacy Dirt Sprint Stakes* - Jan Wk 3 [6F/D]
1st in The Wire Finish Cup Juvenile Mile* - Mar Wk 2 [8F/T]
1st in GHF Magic Millions Colts Dirt Sprint* - Apr Wk 1 [6F/D]
1st in BSD Cavorting Stakes* - Apr Wk 3 [6F/D]
1st in BSD Grand Bay Derby* - May Wk 2 [8F/S]
1st in TW Frizette Stakes* - Jun Wk 4 [6F/D]
1st in BSD Indominus Stakes* - Sep Wk 2 [7F/D]
1st in GHF Carnival Crown Stakes* - Nov Wk 1 [7F/D]
2nd in TW New Mexico Classic Cup Juvenile* - Feb Wk 3 [8F/D]
2nd in TW George Lewis Memorial Stakes* - May Wk 1 [8F/D]
2nd in BSD Jamming Jamaica Stakes* - Jun Wk 2 [8.5F/S]
2nd in GHF Prada Derby* - Jul Wk 1 [7F/D]
2nd in BSD Unique Bella Derby* - Oct Wk 2 [6F/D]
2nd in BSD Smile Again Derby* - Dec Wk 2 [8F/D]
3rd in GHF Lucky Day Futurity* - Aug Wk 1 [8F/D]
3rd in TW Frost King Stakes* - Aug Wk 3 [7.5F/D]
THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y19]
1st in GHF Unicorn Horn Junior Dirt Sprint* - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D]
1st in GHF Cutting Humor Stakes* - Mar Wk 2 [7F/D]
1st in TW Doll Collection Sprint* - Apr Wk 2 [6F/D]
1st in BSD Steel Valley Sprint (SDSS)** - Apr Wk 4 [6F/D]
1st in GHF Red Wine Sprint (TSC)** - Aug Wk 3 [6F/D]
1st in TW Damascus Stakes* - Dec Wk 1 [7F/D]
2nd in BSD Diamond Sprint* - Jan Wk 3 [7F/D]
2nd in BSD Bayshore Derby* - Feb Wk 4 [6F/D]
2nd in BSD Spring Sprinter Ch. (SSS)** - Jun Wk 2 [6F/S]
3rd in GHF Danzig Stakes* - May Wk 2 [6F/D]
3rd in GHF The Handsome Mile* - Aug Wk 1 [8F/D]
3rd in GHF Speedway Stakes (TSC)** - Sep Wk 2 [7F/D]
3rd in TW Bold Ruler Handicap* - Nov Wk 1 [7F/D]
4th in BSD Challedon Stakes (SDSS)** - May Wk 4 [7F/D]
4th in BSD Breeders' Cup Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [6F/D]
6th in TW Best of the West Sprint* - July Wk 4 [6F/D]
FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON [Y20]
1st in GHF Forbidden To Fly Memo. Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [6F/D/6]
1st in TW Carter Handicap* - Feb Wk 4 [7F/D/5]
1st in GHF Lynara's Kingdom Memo. S.* - Mar Wk 2 [7F/D/7]
1st in TW Raven Run Stakes* - Sep Wk 1 [7F/D/4]
1st in TW Bold Ruler Handicap* - Nov Wk 1 [7F/D/6]
2nd in GHF Seaspray Cup G1 Sprint* - July Wk 1 [6F/D/6]
2nd in TW Best Of The West Sprint* - July Wk 4 [6F/D/6]
2nd in BSD Northern Fling Stakes* - Oct Wk 3 [8F/D/4]
2nd in TW Breeders' Cup Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [6F/D/6]
3rd in TW Vosburgh Stakes* - May Wk 2 [6F/D/4]
3rd in BSD Florida Won Stakes* - May Wk 4 [7F/D/5]
3rd in TW Phoenix Gold Cup* - June Wk 4 [6F/D/6]
3rd in GHF Acceleration Stakes* - Nov Wk 4 [6F/D/7]
4th in GHF Unicorn Horn Dirt Sprint* - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D/8]
4th in TW Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap* - Mar Wk 4 [6F/D/5]
5th in TW Hudson Handicap* - Aug Wk 3 [6F/D/6]
1st in GHF Forbidden To Fly Memo. Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [6F/D/6]
1st in TW Carter Handicap* - Feb Wk 4 [7F/D/5]
1st in GHF Lynara's Kingdom Memo. S.* - Mar Wk 2 [7F/D/7]
1st in TW Raven Run Stakes* - Sep Wk 1 [7F/D/4]
1st in TW Bold Ruler Handicap* - Nov Wk 1 [7F/D/6]
2nd in GHF Seaspray Cup G1 Sprint* - July Wk 1 [6F/D/6]
2nd in TW Best Of The West Sprint* - July Wk 4 [6F/D/6]
2nd in BSD Northern Fling Stakes* - Oct Wk 3 [8F/D/4]
2nd in TW Breeders' Cup Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [6F/D/6]
3rd in TW Vosburgh Stakes* - May Wk 2 [6F/D/4]
3rd in BSD Florida Won Stakes* - May Wk 4 [7F/D/5]
3rd in TW Phoenix Gold Cup* - June Wk 4 [6F/D/6]
3rd in GHF Acceleration Stakes* - Nov Wk 4 [6F/D/7]
4th in GHF Unicorn Horn Dirt Sprint* - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D/8]
4th in TW Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap* - Mar Wk 4 [6F/D/5]
5th in TW Hudson Handicap* - Aug Wk 3 [6F/D/6]