ROUNDTABLE RIVAL
Rio is one of those horses that just loves to move. Whether it's a full out action or just moving his hooves beneath him, he very rarely stops completely. It's not nerves, just a habit, and nothing seems to work when it comes to making him stop. It's not really an issue, however, and seems to fit with his friendly and playful personality. The truth is, Rio comes across as a bit of a fool. He doesn't seem to take anything seriously and just wants to play constantly. His feed bucket is perfect for throwing around, the pasture is only there for him to run around and have fun. Being as he is, dominance isn't something he's worried about and he mixes well with other horses. He isn't lacking a brain completely, however - once you get him focused and interested in a task he tends to excel at it. The problem is getting him interested. This is a colt that tends to get into everything if you let him. He is curious about the world around him and wants to lick it, sniff it, and figure it out. This can make handling him awkward, although a treat will quickly gain his attention and he is more behaved under-saddle.
LEG TYPE: MID-PACK
Rio rarely seems interested in a race before it starts. He'd rather try to say hello to people, or be so focused on his handlers and the treats that he knows they carry that he just isn't paying attention. However he loads easily enough once he reaches the contraption and is calm within it. His break is slower than typical, and it can take a minute for him to really get his head into a race, but with a preference for running somewhere between the front group and the closers it isn't too much of a worry. Once he's with the game, he stays focused although he isn't always the best when it comes to listening to his jockey. In the closing stretch, Rio really comes into his own. The colt, with a signal from his jockey, will lurch into action with acceleration to rival that of a closer. He will fight in every stride, and actually has a strong spirit when it comes to making that final move. After all, what better game is there than the one which occurs in those final moments of a race?
LEG TYPE: MID-PACK
Rio rarely seems interested in a race before it starts. He'd rather try to say hello to people, or be so focused on his handlers and the treats that he knows they carry that he just isn't paying attention. However he loads easily enough once he reaches the contraption and is calm within it. His break is slower than typical, and it can take a minute for him to really get his head into a race, but with a preference for running somewhere between the front group and the closers it isn't too much of a worry. Once he's with the game, he stays focused although he isn't always the best when it comes to listening to his jockey. In the closing stretch, Rio really comes into his own. The colt, with a signal from his jockey, will lurch into action with acceleration to rival that of a closer. He will fight in every stride, and actually has a strong spirit when it comes to making that final move. After all, what better game is there than the one which occurs in those final moments of a race?
Horse Pictured: Tom's Ready | Buybacks: Free | Other Reserves: Cruisey
Surface: Dual
Distance: 5-8 Furlongs
Grade: One
Record: 35-16-9-6
Learn To Focus | Y18 Valkyrie Acquisition Report
Distance: 5-8 Furlongs
Grade: One
Record: 35-16-9-6
Learn To Focus | Y18 Valkyrie Acquisition Report
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y16]
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THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y17]
Unraced |
FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON [Y18]
1st in GHF Jumping Beans Maiden Sprint - Jan Wk 2 [5F/T]
1st in GHF Windchime Cup - Feb Wk 1 [5F/T]
1st in TW Enjoyable Derby - Feb Wk 3 [7F/D]
1st in TW Immanent Stakes - Mar Wk 3 [7F/T]
1st in TW Go For Gold Stakes - Apr Wk 1 [7F/T]
1st in GHF Sydney Stakes - Apr Wk 4 [7F/D]
1st in BSD Dream Prospect Stakes - May Wk 2 [6F/D]
1st in GHF Summer Cup G3 Dirt Sprint* - May Wk 4 [6F/D]
1st in TW Archmage Derby - Sep Wk 3 [6F/D]
2nd in GHF Strawberry Stakes - Jul Wk 3 [7F/D]
2nd in GHF October Dirt Stakes - Oct Wk 2 [6F/D]
2nd in BSD Silent Bird Stakes - Dec Wk 3 [6F/D]
3rd in GHF Autumn Cup G3 Dirt Sprint* - Aug Wk 4 [6F/D]
3rd in TW The King's Bishop* - Sep Wk 4 [7F/D]
3rd in BSD Rizzoli Stakes - Nov Wk 2 [6F/D]
3rd in BSD Sea Native Stakes* - Dec Wk 4 [6F/D]
4th in GHF Seaspray Cup G3 Sprint* - Jul Wk 1 [6F/D]
4th in GHF Winter Cup G3 Dirt Sprint* - Oct Wk 4 [6F/D]
FIVE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y19]
1st in BSD Turkey Derby - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D]
1st in GHF Sweet Heart Stakes - Mar Wk 4 [7F/D]
1st in BSD Dnieper Stakes - May Wk 1 [7F/D]
1st in TW Synergy Derby R2 - Aug Wk 2 [7F/D]
1st in TW Raven Run Stakes* - Sep Wk 1 [7F/D]
1st in TW The Kings Bishop* - Sep Wk 4 [7F/D]
1st in GHF Winter Cup G1 Dirt Sprint* - Oct Wk 4 [6F/D/4]
2nd in BSD Score Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [6F/D]
2nd in GHF Spring Cup G2 Dirt Sprint* - Feb Wk 4 [6F/D]
2nd in BSD Felbree Derby - Mar Wk 1 [7F/D]
2nd in BSD Forward Pass Derby - Apr Wk 4 [6F/D]
2nd in BSD Lunaire Derby - June Wk 4 [5F/T]
2nd in BSD Parfir Stakes - July Wk 3 [6F/D]
3rd in GHF Summer Cup G2 Dirt Sprint* - May Wk 4 [6F/D]
3rd in GHF Flying Colours Memorial Stakes* - June Wk 1 [5F/D]
4th in BSD Leemat Stakes* - Nov Wk 3 [8F/D/5]
7th in TW Damascus Stakes* - Dec Wk 1 [7F/D/7]
SIX YEAR OLD SEASON [Y20]
1st in GHF Speed Speed Speed Stakes* - May Wk 2 [6F/T/4]
1st in GHF Paranormal Hunter Memo. S* - Aug Wk 3 [8F/T/4]
1st in GHF The Dance Away* - Sep Wk 2 [8F/T/5]
1st in GHF Hotfoot Stakes** - Oct Wk 3 [5F/T/6]
1st in BSD Creature Stakes* - Nov Wk 2 [8F/T/4]
2nd in GHF Mastermind Memo. Stakes* - Feb Wk 1 [7F/D/6]
2nd in GHF SFO Grade 2, 1 Turf Sprint* - Mar Wk 5 [5F/T/7]
2nd in GHF Rapid Stakes* - Oct Wk 1 [6F/T/5]
2nd in GHF Speed Festival** - Dec Wk 2 [7F/T/4]
3rd in GHF Montreal Derby* - June Wk 1 [7F/T/5]
3rd in TW Fourstardave Stakes* - June Wk 3 [8F/T/5]
3rd in TW Costa Rising Stakes* - June Wk 4 [5.5F/T/3]
4th in BSD Snapdragon Sprint* - Jan Wk 2 [5F/D/6]
4th in TW Rushing Fall Sprint* - Apr Wk 4 [5F/D/4]
5th in GHF Eskimo Kisses Stakes* - Apr Wk 2 [6F/D/5]
5th in BSD Sonny Inspired Stakes* - July Wk 2 [5F/T/5]
5th in GHF Velocity Stakes** - Nov Wk 4 [6F/T/5]
6th in TW Forego Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 [6F/D/6]
6th in TW Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [6F/T/7]