Valine.Major Wins
Y15 Wallenda Derby* |
Created x Created.
Personality.
Val is raucous filly, and possibly the loudest and most obnoxious that Valkyrie has ever owned. She constantly makes noise, whether it's with her mouth or by kicking or biting something. She seems to like a clamor of noise around her- if there's outside commotion, she quiets down. If she's in a peaceful stall, it's as if she can't handle the quiet and has to fill it with something. For this reason the staff generally keep her on pasture and only stall her when absolutely necessary. Other than her nerve-grinding antics, Val really is a good-natured filly. She's got a ton of energy but is extremely willing to please, so that energy is easily channeled into productive activity. She's a gem on the ground, only needing to be reminded with one good tug that she needs to focus. It's the same when she's being ridden - if her attention starts to wander, which it always will, it only takes a small reminder to put her back on track. Her willingness and drive lead us to think she'll be an excellent competitor.
Racing Specs.
Grade: One
Prospect Record: 0-0-0-0 Race Record: 40-14-16-8 Consistency: 97% Dirt: Great Turf: Great Distance: 5-8 Leg Type: Mid-pack Jockey: Clarimonde Tusaint |
Val goes into the gate easily and settles with eager energy. She's capable of breaking fast but generally doesn't, especially if her mind is on the horses to either side. Her slow break isn't detrimental, as she prefers to be in the company of other horses anyway. It's actually best to always have someone for her to follow and chase until the very end, when she's urged to pass them up. If the move is made too soon, she'll lose will and focus and want to drop back to the others. She excels in duels down the stretch, and won't give an inch. She's not the type to win by lengths, but she definitely has the speed to get herself in front when the time comes.
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Race Results.
Down to a Science
Italian Ghost of Science - Spring Work I'll Teach You - Summer Work Science and Myth - Fall Work A Dream, A Wish - Shining Stakes Unleashed - Starshine Sprint |
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y14]
1st in GHF October Maiden Dirt - October Week 2 2nd in TW Reflections Maiden - September Week 3 3rd in GHF November Juvenile Dirt Faceoff - November Week 2 THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y15] 1st in SOPS Reach For Perfection Dirt Sprint 1 - Mar Wk 3 1st in GHF Orange Cup - May Wk 1 1st in GHF Autumn Cup G5 Dirt Sprint* - Aug Wk 4 1st in GHF Lightning Bolt Stakes - Nov Wk 3 1st in BSD Wallenda Derby* - Dec Wk 4 2nd in TW Saratoga Stakes - Jan Wk 3 2nd in GHF Spring Cup G5 Dirt Sprint* - Feb WK 4 2nd in TW Flagalt Derby - Mar Wk 1 2nd in BSD Airidian Stakes - May Wk 3 2nd in TW Yucatan Peninsula Stakes - Jun Wk 3 2nd in GHF Seaspray Cup G5 Dirt Sprint* - July Wk 1 2nd in GHF (TST) Shining Stakes* - Aug Wk 1 2nd in TW Green Eyed Monster Stakes - Oct Wk 1 2nd in GHF Winter Cup G4 Turf Sprint* - Oct Wk 4 3rd in GHF Twinkle Stakes - Feb Wk 1 3rd in BSD Forsooth Derby - Apr Wk 1 3rd in BSD Evangeline Sprint* - Jun Wk 1 3rd in GHF (TST) Starshine Sprint* - Sep Wk 2 5th in TW Quickum Derby - Jan Wk 2 FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON [Y16] 1st in TW Monster Bash Race - Feb Wk 3 1st in GHF Spring Cup G3 Dirt Sprint* - Feb Wk 4 1st in BSD Fate Stay Stakes - Mar Wk 2 1st in GHF Banana Cup - May Wk 1 1st in BSD Parfir Stakes - July Wk 3 1st in GHF Incredible Stakes - Nov Wk 3 1st in TW Glissade Stakes - Dec Wk 2 2nd in TW Something Original Cup G3 Dirt Sprint* - Mar Wk 4 2nd in GHF Divine Stakes - June Wk 1 2nd in BSD Blue Rascal Derby* - June Wk 2 2nd in BSD Gatsby Derby - Sep Wk 3 2nd in TW Sagewood Derby - Oct Wk 2 2nd in GHF Pixie Stakes - Nov Wk 4 3rd in GHF Hot Chilli Cup - Apr Wk 3 3rd in TW Synergy Derby Race Two - Aug Wk 2 3rd in Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf Sprint* - Dec Wk 4 FIVE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y17] 1st in BSD Snowshoe Stakes* - Jan Wk 3 [5F/T] 3rd in GHF Forbidden To Fly Memorial Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [6F/D] 3rd in TW The Test Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 [6F/D] 4th in GHF Unicorn Horn Dirt Sprint* - Jan Wk 4 [6F/D] |
Horse Pictured: Awesome Feather