Barely A Sound.
Barely A Moment (G1) x Strictly Speaking (G1).
Paternal Siblings
x (G1, Y10) Sizzling Dawn (Barely A Moment x Flash At Dawn) x (G3, Y10) Barely Legal (Barely A Moment x Testimonial Circumstances) x (G5, Y5) Santana's Moment (Barely A Moment x Santana Secret) x (P, Y13) Uno Momento (Barely A Moment x El Sol Del Mar) x (P, Y13) Barely Smokin' (Barely A Moment x Dash For Cash) |
Maternal Siblings
x (G1, Y10) War Cry (Akuma Battlecry x Strictly Speaking) x (G3, Y8) Strictly Royal (Royal Red Richard x Strictly Speaking) x (G3, Y9) Strictly A Hero (Everyday Hero x Strictly Speaking) |
Personality.
Her name should give at least the first indication of what this filly is like - you rarely ever hear a sound out of Whisper. She's fairly unobtrusive in a group, and is honestly the one most likely overlooked when scanning a field of horses. She's not flashy in appearance or actions, average of size and color, though she is stunning when you take a closer look. Really, you'd think that she's just not very interesting. However, that's right about the time she knocks all of your expectations away. Though she's quiet, she's not boring in the least. She's a loving sort of filly, full of trust and curiosity and that combination is one that makes her a very real threat. She doesn't have to play by routine to be comfortable. She doesn't have to be coddled and babied in order to get results. You won't find a filly more game, and she'd dive head-first over a cliff if her rider asked it of her. Total trust and a drive to please motivates her more than anything else. She's easy to handle, almost falling asleep when tied and groomed. The only thing that really shakes her in the barn is, strangely enough, a sudden noise like a sneeze or a cough from a close human - it startles her, and normally the person as well because of her sudden sleepy-to-alert transition. Overall, though, she's a gem. She's polite as can be under saddle, with or without company. Honestly, if her rider never urged her on in a race, she wouldn't care if she passed the horses around her and got left behind. However, whatever her rider asks her, she will give. And give, and give, and give. Her rider's passion and competitive drive becomes her own. It's hard to find such any easygoing, game, bold horse as this, but we know we have a horse ready to, figuratively of course, make a whole lot of noise.
Racing Specs.
Grade: Four
Prospect Record: 3-0-1-1 Race Record: 23-4-8-5 Consistency: 74% Dirt: Great Turf: Okay Distance: 7-10 Leg Type: Versatile Jockey: Vivien Charron |
While Whisper isn't totally comfortable around the gates, she gates very easily and doesn't panic waiting for the gates to open. However, she tends to get caught a little flat-footed, so she often breaks to the middle or back of the pack. She's comfortable enough from anywhere, really. If she's situated toward the pack, her jockey gets her moving so she's within a few strides of the leaders by the time they come out of the final turn. If she's up toward the front, or even leading, she's comfortable enough that you'd think she was out there all on her own. She can't really be pushed or prodded, because she doesn't care about the other horses or if she's passed. However, when her jockey asks her to kick in, she'll give as much as she's asked for without backing down.
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Race Results.
PROSPECT SEASON [Y13]
2nd in TW Latourre Prospect Race 3 - April Wk 1 3rd in TW Latourre Prospect Race 4 - May Wk 3 4th in GHF'S NEXT TOP RACEHORSE* Race 3 - March Wk 1 TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y14] 1st in TW Leave You In The Dust Maiden - May Wk 3 1st in GHF Give Me A Chance Stakes - June Wk 3 2nd in TW Lockness Maiden - March Wk 4 2nd in TW Manitoba Maiden - May Wk 1 2nd in TW Betram F. Bongard Stakes - September Wk 1 2nd in GHF Auraria Stakes - November Week 1 2nd in GHF End of Year Juvenile Dirt Sprint - December Week 3 3rd in GHF Golden Start Stakes - February Wk 1 3rd in TW Stalking Derby - July Wk 2 3rd in GHF Missile Stakes - July Wk 4 4th in TW Maximus Maiden - February Week 4 4th in GHF March Juvenile Dirt Face Off - March Wk 2 4th in TW Tim Conway Stakes - June Wk 1 5th in TW Janvier Maiden - January Wk 1 6th in GHF LUCKY DAY FUTURITY* - August Wk 1 6th in TW Presque Isle Derby - August Wk 4 THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y15] 1st in GHF Kickstart Cup - Mar Wk 1 1st in SOPS Reach For Speed Dirt Classic 1 - Apr Wk 2 2nd in TW Indipidio Finish Derby - Feb Wk 2 2nd in TW Youpeeline Derby - Mar Wk 2 2nd in TW Applesauce Stakes - May Wk 4 3rd in GHF Kentucky Oaks* - Apr Wk 3 3rd in BSD Breslin Derby - May Wk 2 4th in TW Grande Derby* - Feb Wk 1 |
Trainer Notes
"If you look at her record closely, Whisper's results aren't as bad as one may initially think. Her career has been hampered by both misentries, as in the Tim Conway, and perhaps some things beyond her current means, such as the Lucky Day Futurity, which seemed to shake her confidence for at least one race after. However, aside from the bobbles in the Lucky Day Futurity and consequently the Presque Isle Derby, it is evident that she is continuing to improve from her lackluster performances early in the year. The second in her most recent race assures us that she has indeed recovered from her couple of duds, and I expect something big from her soon." - Cole Mavecci, November Week 1
Breeding Info.
Likely first year as broodmare: Y17
Reserves: Isabelle (unspecified), Lucy (unspecified)
Reserves: Isabelle (unspecified), Lucy (unspecified)
Buyback: Ivory Storms Stables
Horse Pictured: Al Thakhira
Horse Pictured: Al Thakhira