Post by Cavallo on May 27, 2012 0:07:59 GMT -5
Photo Credits: Unknown
Horse Credits: Hard Spun
The General
Name: The Innocent Skier [Ian]
YOB: 2008 GHF Y7 [5yrs]
Gender: Colt
Color: Bay
Height: 16.1 hh
Pedigree:
Racing Statistics
Running Style:
Leg Type: Back of the Pack
Ian just enjoys to run and really can harness his power into his beautifully built hindquarters. Unlike most young horses, he is able to use his hind end, keeping him from tiring quickly. He also reaches with his muzzle, often trying to get ahead that way if he can't with his legs. He likes to break from the gate and then loaf around at the back, seemingly distant from the race, until he comes around the final turn. Then, he surges forward as fast as he can, loving the feeling of the turf under his legs and the sensation of passing others. He usually has more energy than the other horses left at the end of a race. He pretty much only runs on the turf track, which is fine since there is no reason to take him off of it. He loves races right in the mid range, not liking them too short or too long. He's set up to go far.
Footing Preference: Turf [Great] // Dirt [Good] // Polytrack [ok]
Ideal Running Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Personality
Ian is intelligent beyond all get out because he can escape any stall you put him in so by now we are used to seeing him grazing on our lawn. Like his dam, he loves to play tricks and be a pain in the butt, thus explaining his desire to escape any stall he's in. He loves sugar cubes and is always treated to one every morning with breakfast (and sometimes other times too!). To be honest, Ian isn't one to overextend himself to be nice. He isn't mean, he's just not very outgoing or affectionate. We don't mind this though, as we find him to be a breath of fresh air. We've missed having Missy escape from the racing barn, and she still does escape from her triple locked stall in the broodmare barn, but it's not the same. To have her firstborn son here with us is a great honor. He has been moved around a lot at an early age and that explains why he doesn't go out of his way to be affectionate and bonding. He likes to be around the other colts, despite the dominant need that drives males, but finds them to be good company. He doesn't mind humans at all, and is slowly bonding with the new staff here at IR Inc.
Pedigree Background
Sire: Jet Ski [Trust Again x California Girl]
† Jet Ski is a major well know turf legend. He is a grade 1 stakes race horse and has accomplished so many amazing things in his career. He won the amazing Dawn Treader Cup on MHS and placed in the Breeder's Cup Turf. His bloodlines are very rare as he only has three foals. One of which is Fleet Goddess, a grade 1 stakes champion. He is also Horse of the Year on Tropicanna Equine.
Dam: Little Miss Innocent [Kahyasi x Alacrity]
† Little Miss Innocent is a Hall of Famer and grade 1 stakes race horse. She absolutely dominated on the race track and won many great races such as the Universal Cup, Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Turf, Breeder's Cup Turf and more.
History and Background
[SOPS]
Ian is the product of a breeding exchange we made with Brandy of CCI a long time ago. Brandy wanted to breed her top turf stallion Jet Ski with our top turf mare and Hall of Famer Little Miss Innocent. We agreed, and playfully called the foal "Galaxy Ruler". We intended for him to be a champion, and a champion is what Ian is becoming. When Brandy announced that she was closing down her stable, we reclaimed Ian and sold him to Kirsten and Akita Rose Stables, as we didn't have room at the time. He excelled with Kirsten, and is quickly becoming recognized as a top turf racehorse. Unfortunately, Kirsten also had to close her doors, and now Ian is back at SOPS. We intend not to let go of Galaxy Ruler ever again, as he was always special to our hearts. He is finally home, where his whole life began.
SOPS unfortunately didn't have the time to dedicate to this boy and so has gladly given Intrepid Racing ownership of this amazing turf runner.
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Racing
Race Record:
48-9-17-11
Race Record:
48-9-17-11
Winning Percentage: 75%
Racing Grade: G3
Racing Grade: G3
Placing- Race Name [Grade of Race/ or # in field]
Prospect Season
1st in Race One of the Y8 GHF Next Top Racehorse Series [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Five of the Y8 GHF Next Top Racehorse Series [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race Seven of the Y8 GHF Next Top Racehorse Series [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y8 Unicorn Horn Prospect [Unrandomized]
6th in Race Four of the Y8 GHF Next Top Racehorse Series [Unrandomized]
winner of the Y8 GHF Next Top Racehorse Series
2yo Season
1st in the Y9 GHS Stable Face Off Maiden Turf [Unrandomized]
1st in M+G5+G4 Turf at the Y9 Alot-To-Live-Up-To Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 February Maiden Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Summer Cup Grades Five + Four Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 January Maiden Turf [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y9 Unicorn Horn Maiden [Unrandomized]
5th in the Brunio Handicap [Unrandomized]
6th in the Y9 Yellow Cup [Unrandomized]
6th in the Y9 Autumn Cup Grade Five Turf [Unrandomized]
7th in the Y9 Kaniska Stakes [Unrandomized]
3yo Season
1st in the Y10 Belmont Turf Classic [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Autumn Cup Grade Five Turf [Randomized]
2nd in the Y10 Kentucky Open [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Y10 Alot-To-Live-Up-To Stakes G5+G4 Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 November Turf Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Stuckinajam Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Crystal Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Prince Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Exhilaration Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 October Turf Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y10 Preakness Champion Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y10 Winter Cup Grade Four Turf [Unrandomized]
6th in Grade Five Turf at the Y10 Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
7th in the Y10 Silk Road Stakes [Unrandomized]
4yo Season
2nd in the Y11 Up and Coming Cup [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Unicorn Horn Colts [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Summer Cup Grade Four Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Machine Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Heritage Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Alot-To-Live-Up-To Stakes G5+G4 Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Winter Cup G4 Turf [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Spring Cup Grade Four Turf [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y11 Stable Face Off Grade Four Turf [Unrandomized]
5yo Season
1st - TW Y12 In the Middle Stakes [G4/3]
1st - TW Y12 Jaunce Stakes [G4/3] April Week 4
1st - GHF Y12 Thunderstorm Stakes [G5+G4/5] May Week 3
1st - TW Y12 All For Glory Stakes [G3/3] June Week 3
1st - TW Y12 Micawber Stakes [G3/2] September Week 4
2nd - GHF Y12 UNICORN HORN TURF [G4+/4]
2nd - GHF Y12 Heritage Stakes [G4/2]
2nd - GHF Y12 Race Fifteen: Grade Four Turf STABLE FACE OFF [G5/6] March Week 5
2nd - GHF Y12 Wildly Natural Memorial Stakes* [G4+/3] June Week 2
2nd - TW Y12 Pawky Stakes [G3/3] July Week 3
2nd - GHF Y12 WINTER CUP* GRADE THREE TURF [G3/3] October Week 4
3rd - TW Y12 THE WIRE FINISH CUP TURF* [M+/3] March Week 2
3rd - TW Y12 Lacis Stakes [G4/3] April Week 2
3rd - GHF Y12 ALOT TO LIVE UP TO STAKES* G3 TURF [G3+/3] September Week 3
Race Points: 95
Total Winnings: $2,560,550
Total Winnings: $2,560,550
Race Plans:
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Posting Links.
juvenile intros
Pre-Unicorn
as the leaves fall
you're my wonderwall
a race of endurance
preakness promise
picking up the pace
strut your stuff
an innocent kiss
working together
topple the throne
take it together
summer squall
infinite innocence
Moving On Up.
Hold Your Own.
The Innocent
Brush Up
Stand Firm - Written April Week 4
Flash of Lightning - Written May Week 3
Breeding Records
- No Reserves
- No Foals