Take Flight

Take Flight

Horse Information
Registered Number: 1326
Nickname: Fly
Age: Two (Y12)
Breed: Thoroughbred
Colour & Markings: Bay
Height: 16 hands
Gender: Colt
Personality: Fly is energetic, flighty and saying he is a handfull would be an understatement. But looking at his pedigree, who would have expected anything less? When he is being handled he is cheeky and nippy. He loves a good play and is always trying to get a reaction off his handlers, whether it be by nipping them as they walk past, nudging them along as he is being led or stealing whatever may be in their hands, or even the hat on their head. Fly is a lovely character and everyone at the farm loves to be around him. He has a certain aura, like he was just born a champion. All of the horses instantly seem to have respect for him, probably due to the domineering stances he tends to take when looked at. Whatever Fly is doing, he likes to do it at high speeds. He has endless amounts of energy, and when he's not being greedy and munching away on his hay or treats, he is running or bouncing around; whether it be in the stable, paddock, or on the track. Under saddle, Fly doesn't really alter much. He has a deep passion for and desire for running. He is still as hyper and excitable under saddle, which at times, when he gets carried away, can make him a little hard to handle. He is not nasty or purposely naughty, he just doesn't realize how carried away he gets sometimes and how much of a big horse he is. He has heart, class, quality, talent, pedigree and to top it all off a lovely nature. He runs best with other horses, so most of the time we try to exercise him with at least one other horse.

Pedigree: Merry Bay King x Flying Loose
Pedigree Comments: Coming

Siblings: Impressario (G1, HOF), Simply A Flyer (G1, HOF, full sib), Lawliet's Girl (G1), Bank On Greatness (G1), Once Upon A Dream (G1), Loose Truth (G3), Winged Romeo (G3), A Royal Legacy (G4), No Wonder (G5), Flyin Out Loud (G5), Natural Selection (P), Euphorion (?)

Racing Information
Grade: Five
Prospect Record: 3-2-0-1
Race Record: 3-1-0-2
Consistency: 100%
Dirt: Okay
Turf: Great
Distance: 9-12
Leg Type: Mid-pack
Racing Style: Fly breaks just a half-step slow normally, putting himself right around mid pack, where he is most comfortable. Despite the dangers, he likes to run right between horses. He'll run on the outside if he has to, but he likes to be surrounded by others. He settles pretty nicely throughout the race, and doesn't move until he's asked. If he is boxed in, he doesn't panic - he simply waits to be directed toward a hole. He's got an amazing turn of foot, so when the openings do appear, he can accelerate at an alarming rate. It's not uncommon for him to take a competitor by surprise right at the last second, when they think there's no one left to chase them. He's got an enormous heart, and won't back down until he's asked to do so.
Jockey: Savita Tusaint

Workout/Training Posts:

• Impressive Flight - January Week 2

Racing Results:

PROSPECT SEASON [Y13]
1st in SOPS Best Bred Tournament - Classic Dirt Weanlings
1st in GHF STABLE FACE OFF PROSPECT TURF* - March Week 5
3rd in GHF UNICORN HORN PROSPECT TURF*

2YO SEASON [Y14]
1st in GHF January Juvenile Turf Faceoff - January Week 2 [O]
3rd in TW TROPICAL PARK DERBY* - January Week 3 [M+]
3rd in TW Genesee Valley Hunt Cup - February Week 1 [M+]



Buyback: SOPS
Horse Pictured: Optimizer