SILVERTONGUE
Bermuda Triangle (CR) x Strategist (CR)
Y19 Grey (Bay) Colt Standing 16.0 Hands High
Surface: Turf
Distance: 9-12
Grade: Four
Record: 20-4-6-4
Ridden By: Minske Mavecci
PERSONALITY
From the group of internationally purchased yearlings, Silver is an aloof and generally unlikable creature in a lot of ways. While he is strong and well-built, conformationally ideal, he's got a bad attitude and no real love for humans. He gets along with the other horses very well, always nickering at the colts in adjoining paddocks and racing with them up and down the fenceline. He's nevery shown any real signs of aggression or irritation with his own kind, seming to just genuinely like being around them. He can't be left in the barn on his own or he'll scream and kick the walls, getting himself worked frantic to the point you can't even get him out of the stall without putting yourself in danger. He's got horrible manners on the ground, always getting pushy anf coltish, and he's horrifically destructive. He's a cribber, contstantly chewing on fence boards, buckets, and walls even when he's got a crib strap on. Sometimes he just seems to do it when he's bored. He paws in his stall and at the gates, digging holes and rubbing his toes off, much to his farrier's dismay. He does seem to enjoy his work, and is surprisingly good to be saddled and ridden out - right up until he gets on the gallops, anyway. He's good for the most part while being ridden, but if he gets spooked his first order of business is to try and dump his rider every time. He doesn't respond well to any type of pain, so crops are pretty much out of the question to keep him on track. You basically have to just hope that when it comes to race day, Silver is mentally prepared for the task at hand. It's a good thing he's exceptionally talented on the track - otherwise he'd be a lot more trouble than he's worth.
LEG TYPE: MID-PACK
Silver is obnoxious in the post parade, throwing his head around and whinnying at all of the other animals like they're his long-lost friends. He tends to get on the muscle, jogging beside the track pony on his way out. His break is almost always sloppy, jumping late and clumsily before finally finding his stride a few lengths in. He establishes himself in the middle of the pack, enjoying the push and shove of the other horses like a true herd-hearted animal. And, like any true herd animal, Silver is also eager to give chase for the lead. With some urging, he'll shake himself out of his steady pace and kick into gear, setting his sights on the leaders and beginning the chase. It can take him some time to get moving, but once he starts, there's absolutely no stopping him.
CURRENT SEASON
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] | Raced 3+ Seasons [+5]
Y21: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5]
Y21: W/P/S 10+ HOTY [+5] | Won HOTY [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY [+5]
PAST PERFORMANCES
1st in TW Gotta Love It Maiden - Apr Wk 2 [10F/T/2] [+4]
1st in BSD Case Study Stakes - June Wk 3 [11F/T/4] [+4]
1st in GHF Just Dance Cup - Aug Wk 3 [9F/T/2] [+4]
1st in BSD Judge's Case Stakes* - Dec Wk 4 [+8]
2nd in BSD Incredulo Derby - Mar Wk 1 [9F/T/3] [+3]
2nd in TW Cabrie Maiden - Apr Wk 4 [11F/T/3] [+3]
2nd in BSD Green Marsh Hike - May Wk 2 [12F/T/2] [+3]
2nd in TW Definitely Here Maiden - May Wk 3 [10F/T/2] [+3]
2nd in BSD Diarmid Derby - Aug Wk 1 [10F/T/3] [+3]
2nd in TW Bonnie Heath Turf Cup - Oct Wk 1 [11F/T/2] [+3]
3rd in BSD Lost Usurper Stakes - Jul Wk 3 [9F/T/4] [+2]
3rd in TW Louisiana Futurity* - Sep Wk 3 [12F/T/3] [+4]
3rd in BSD Ragglerock Derby - Oct Wk 3 [9F/T/4] [+2]
3rd in TW Great White Way Stakes - Dec Wk 1 [10F/T/3] [+2]
4th in TW Genesse Valley Hunt Cup - Feb Wk 1 [12F/T/4] [+1]
5th in BSD Sonic Flare Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 [10F/T/6] [+2]
7th in TW Tropical Park Derby* - Jan Wk 3 [10F/T/7] [+2]
Horse Pictured: Red Falx | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None