SEA SPRAY
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PERSONALITY
In a barn full of complicated horses, Sam is a beautiful breath of fresh air. Leggy and deep-chested, this colt looks like he'd be a fractious handful on first glance. However, after a few minutes of observation, it becomes obvious that he's actually very good-natured. He's still a colt, and still can be nippy or a little pushy when he's feeling playful, but a quick reminder settles him back into his loving ways. Though he can't play with his humans well because of his size, he's got no such qualms when playing with other horses. Because some of the colts don't take well to his pushy nature, he's got one good turnout partner in Love and War, who both tolerates and enjoys the rough play. The two of them are constantly romping around the paddock like foals rather than racehorses, tugging on halters and biting each other's manes. All of that exercise has done them both good, and Sam is tough as nails and very fit because of it. Whenever he's not outside with Wally, he's happily sleeping in his stall, flat-out and snoring. He's been cast more times than any horse should be if they had sense, but he's always very patient waiting for someone to come and unstick him. He's just as sleeping in the track stalls as he is at home, and it's not uncommon for him to have a body part sticking into the aisle for everyone to step over. The only time he's apt to act like a tool is if there are fillies around. He's always been a flirt, and he'll call across the saddling paddock to a filly if she's there, embarrassing everyone on the team. He doesn't get unruly, but he'll squeal and prance and show off for her. Luckily he stows the testosterone once he's under saddle, otherwise he'd be impossible in mixed company. He seems to love his work, and would go for days under saddle if he was allowed. Fortunately, he's got speed far greater than the ranch horse he pretends to be. Sam might seem like a goof at times, but his love for the run makes him a serious force to be reckoned with.
LEG TYPE: STALKER
Sam loads into the gate almost excitedly, and breaks with similar eagerness. Instead of vying for the lead, though, Sam likes to trail the leading group by a couple of lengths, setting himself up from the beginning for a chase. Sam moves powerfully, and due to his rough-and-tumble play in the fields, he thinks nothing of the bumping and crowding that can happen through a race. He's bold and brave, more than willing to squeeze through seemingly impossible gaps if that's where his rider wants him to go. He's tough, too - he's grabbed a quarter at the beginning of a race and run through it like the pain was nothing. When it's time to let this beast of a horse go, Sam accelerates with a speed that can only be explained by both talent and an undying competitive nature. If timed perfectly, this freight train will cross the wire with an eager nose stretched in front.
CURRENT SEASON
Record: 36-9-6-12 Ridden By: Hal Suhail 1st in TW Dreaming On Stakes - Jan Wk 4 [9F/T/4] [+4] 3rd in GHF Green Horse Turf Sprint - Jan Wk 3 [6F/T/3] [+2] 5th in BSD Spike Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [8F/T/5] [+1] Total Points: 27 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 [Y20]
1st in GHF Greasy Giraffe Stakes - Jan Wk 1 [8F/T/5]
1st in TW Stride of Perfection Handicap* - Feb Wk 4 [7F/T/7]
1st in BSD Wilshire Stakes* - Apr Wk 2 [8F/T/3]
1st in GHF Racing Post Trophy* - Aug Wk 2 [8F/T/5]
2nd in GHF Cryin' Out Loud Legacy Stakes* - Apr Wk 4 [6F/T/2]
2nd in TW Remson Stakes* - June Wk 3 [7.5F/T/3]
2nd in GHF Brash Stakes* - July Wk 1 [7F/T/6]
2nd in GHF Speedy Speed Speed Stakes** - Oct Wk 3 [6F/T/6]
3rd in TW Bull Dog Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 [6.5F/T/3]
3rd in TW Cluer Memorial Stakes* - July Wk 3 [6F/T/4]
5th in The Wire Finish Cup Juvenile Sprint* - Mar Wk 2 [6F/T/7]
5th in BSD Leery Eyed Stakes* - Sep Wk 2 [7F/T/7]
5th in GHF Hawk Cup* - Sep Wk 4 [6F/T/6]
5th in GHF Rushy Rush Rush Stakes** - Nov Wk 1 [7F/T/7]
6th in GHF Unicorn Horn Juvie Turf Sprint* - Jan Wk 4 [6F/T/8]
1st in GHF Greasy Giraffe Stakes - Jan Wk 1 [8F/T/5]
1st in TW Stride of Perfection Handicap* - Feb Wk 4 [7F/T/7]
1st in BSD Wilshire Stakes* - Apr Wk 2 [8F/T/3]
1st in GHF Racing Post Trophy* - Aug Wk 2 [8F/T/5]
2nd in GHF Cryin' Out Loud Legacy Stakes* - Apr Wk 4 [6F/T/2]
2nd in TW Remson Stakes* - June Wk 3 [7.5F/T/3]
2nd in GHF Brash Stakes* - July Wk 1 [7F/T/6]
2nd in GHF Speedy Speed Speed Stakes** - Oct Wk 3 [6F/T/6]
3rd in TW Bull Dog Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 [6.5F/T/3]
3rd in TW Cluer Memorial Stakes* - July Wk 3 [6F/T/4]
5th in The Wire Finish Cup Juvenile Sprint* - Mar Wk 2 [6F/T/7]
5th in BSD Leery Eyed Stakes* - Sep Wk 2 [7F/T/7]
5th in GHF Hawk Cup* - Sep Wk 4 [6F/T/6]
5th in GHF Rushy Rush Rush Stakes** - Nov Wk 1 [7F/T/7]
6th in GHF Unicorn Horn Juvie Turf Sprint* - Jan Wk 4 [6F/T/8]
THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y21]
1st in BSD Simply Perfect Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 [8F/T/6] [+8]
1st in BSD Laureli Stakes - Apr Wk 2 [7F/T/3] [+4]
1st in BSD Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (STSS)* - May Wk 4 [7F/T/5] [+12]
1st in TW Cordiality Stakes* - Aug Wk 4 [7.5F/T/5] [+8]
2nd in BSD Crystal Sprint* - Jan Wk 3 [7F/T/8] [+6]
2nd in BSD Swing and Sway Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [7F/T/4] [+3]
3rd in BSD Tres Equis Stakes* - Mar Wk 4 [7F/T/5] [+4]
3rd in BSD Commonwealth Cup (STSS)** - Apr Wk 4 [6F/T/4] [+6]
3rd in GHF Highway Stakes (TTSC)** - Aug Wk 2 [6F/T/4] [+6]
3rd in GHF Superstar Sprint (TTSC)** - Sept Wk 1 [7F/T/5] [+6]
3rd in BSD Dr. James Penny Memo. Stakes* - Sep Wk 4 [8F/T/5] [+4]
3rd in BSD The Everest** - Oct Wk 1 [6F/T/4] [+6]
3rd in BSD Shining Copper Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8F/T/3] [+4]
3rd in BSD Kiddy Up Cowgirl Stakes - Nov Wk 3 [9F/T/4] [+2]
3rd in BSD Strategic Dreams Stakes - Dec Wk 3 [6F/T/3] [+2]
3rd in GHF Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [+6]
4th in TW Mr. Wrench It Stakes* - Nov Wk 4 [7.5F/T/4] [+2]
5th in GHF Boy's Festival* - June Wk 3 [6F/T/5] [+2]
6th in GHF Deal Driven Sprint* - Mar Wk 2 [6F/T/6] [+2]
1st in BSD Simply Perfect Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 [8F/T/6] [+8]
1st in BSD Laureli Stakes - Apr Wk 2 [7F/T/3] [+4]
1st in BSD Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (STSS)* - May Wk 4 [7F/T/5] [+12]
1st in TW Cordiality Stakes* - Aug Wk 4 [7.5F/T/5] [+8]
2nd in BSD Crystal Sprint* - Jan Wk 3 [7F/T/8] [+6]
2nd in BSD Swing and Sway Stakes - Feb Wk 2 [7F/T/4] [+3]
3rd in BSD Tres Equis Stakes* - Mar Wk 4 [7F/T/5] [+4]
3rd in BSD Commonwealth Cup (STSS)** - Apr Wk 4 [6F/T/4] [+6]
3rd in GHF Highway Stakes (TTSC)** - Aug Wk 2 [6F/T/4] [+6]
3rd in GHF Superstar Sprint (TTSC)** - Sept Wk 1 [7F/T/5] [+6]
3rd in BSD Dr. James Penny Memo. Stakes* - Sep Wk 4 [8F/T/5] [+4]
3rd in BSD The Everest** - Oct Wk 1 [6F/T/4] [+6]
3rd in BSD Shining Copper Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8F/T/3] [+4]
3rd in BSD Kiddy Up Cowgirl Stakes - Nov Wk 3 [9F/T/4] [+2]
3rd in BSD Strategic Dreams Stakes - Dec Wk 3 [6F/T/3] [+2]
3rd in GHF Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint** - Dec Wk 4 [+6]
4th in TW Mr. Wrench It Stakes* - Nov Wk 4 [7.5F/T/4] [+2]
5th in GHF Boy's Festival* - June Wk 3 [6F/T/5] [+2]
6th in GHF Deal Driven Sprint* - Mar Wk 2 [6F/T/6] [+2]
Horse Pictured: Tourist | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: Cruisey (Y23, Winter)