Blue Moon. |
Gold Storm (G3) x Eclipse (M).
Paternal Siblings
x (G2, Y12) Nirvana (Gold Storm x Quintessential) x (G4, Y13) Southern Peach (Gold Storm x Whistlin' Dixie) |
Maternal Siblings
x (W, Y15) I Bet My Life (Gamble On Peace x Eclipse) |
Personality.
Moony's definitely a bit of a character, and we wouldn't want her any other way. Overall she's a pretty easy to work with filly, with a temperament that's easy to gauge and triggers that can be avoided with a little care. Around other horses, Moony's very chill, happy to be a follower in the group and basically do as she's told. Sometimes she can have her moods and she'll lash out when she's pushed around, but those episodes are few and far between. That's not the case with her human handlers, however. She's generally pretty mild-mannered, but she does not respond very well to force. She's not nearly to the level of Shenanigans, but because of the Bucephalus filly the staff know just how to handle Moony. Chains and whips are a no-go with her, as they make her uncomfortable and she tends to respond negatively to being pushed into things. You have to make her think it's her idea if you're trying to get her to do something she doesn't like. Crowds seem to make her pretty nervous, and she's kind of a wreck in the post parade. The only thing that soothes her is the presence of a calm track pony, so that's where they try to keep her attention. Because of this, she tends to be hot before a race, but the nerves seem to only add to her impulsion. One odd thing we have noticed about her is that she breathes rather hard when she's running. At first the staff worried about infection or some other sort of problem, but it just seems to be her little quirk. So you definitely know when she's in the area, because even when she's just trotting she sounds like she's running a mile. Despite being submissive to horses in the field, Moony's got a wild competitive drive in a work or in a race. She likes to get herself to the front of any running group, which actually applies in the field as well. She loves to run to her limits, no urging necessary. However, she's already started building bonds with the humans, and it's obvious she's much more willing to face something 'scary' with them - so it's very likely that a trusting relationship will take her to bigger and better heights.
Racing Specs.
Grade: Four
Prospect Record: 3-1-1-1 Race Record: 21-4-6-5 Consistency: 75% Dirt: Great Turf: Good Distance: 5-9 Leg Type: Closer Jockey: Tigris Greenfire 1f extension added Y16 |
Moony's pretty skittish of the gate, and a lot of times it takes some time and coaxing to convince her it's a good idea. Once she's in, she's normally on edge enough that she breaks like a bullet. Before she can really take off, her jockey will ease her back and put her at the back of the pack. This seems to get her fiery will burning the brightest - the longer she's behind the other horses, the more she wants to best them. Because she's the sort to let loose all at once, they don't let her start her drive until late. However, she's got all of the turn of foot and kick she needs for acceleration quick enough to catch the leaders. After being so worked up from being behind, even a stretch duel won't quell her spirit, instead driving her hard to cross the wire in front.
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Race Results.
Raise The Moon - Juvenile Work
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PROSPECT SEASON [Y15]
1st in GHF'S NEXT TOP RACEHORSE SERIES R3* - Mar Wk 1 2nd in GHF'S NEXT TOP RACEHORSE SERIES R2* - Feb Wk 1 3rd in GHF UNICORN HORN PROSPECT DIRT SPRINT* - Jan Wk 4 TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y16] 1st in TW Lockness Maiden - Mar Wk 4 [7f D] 1st in GHF June Juvenile Dirt Faceoff - June Wk 2 [6f D] 1st in GHF Blue Stakes - Sep Wk 4 [8f D] 1st in GHF Decemer Juvenile Dirt Faceoff [8f D] 2nd in BSD Celtic Stakes - Jan Wk 4 2nd in TW Circle of Life Stakes* - Mar Wk 3 2nd in TW Anoakia Stakes - Apr Wk 1 2nd in BSD Green and White Stakes - May Wk 2 2nd in TW Bluebell Stakes - Sep Wk 1 3rd in GHF Summer Cup G5 Dirt Sprint* - May Wk 4 3rd in GHF Seaspray Cup G5* - July Wk 1 3rd in TW Oklahoma Classics Lassie - Aug Wk 1 3rd in TW My Trusty Filly Stakes - Nov Wk 1 4th in BSD True Rush Derby - Jan Wk 1 4th in GHF February Juvenile Dirt Faceoff - Feb Wk 2 4th in TW Hollywood Starlet Stakes* - Aug Wk 3 4th in BSD Under Power Stakes - Oct Wk 3 5th in TW E.L. Gaylord Memorial Stakes* - Nov Wk 3 THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y17] 2nd in BSD Bright Beginnings Stakes - Jan Wk 1 [7F/D] 3rd in GHF Unicorn Horn Junior Dirt Mile* - Jan Wk 4 [8F/D] 4th in Battlestone Downs Dirt Sprint* - Feb Wk 1 |
Horse Pictured: Gem of a Gal