Jericho
Sept 15, 2013 20:33:05 GMT -5
Post by Kenren on Sept 15, 2013 20:33:05 GMT -5
JerichoHorse Information
Registered Number: 1604
Nickname: Jericho
Age: Two (Y12)
Breed: Thoroughbred
Colour & Markings: Dark Bay
Height: 15.3 hands
Gender: Colt
Personality: Jericho is definitely one of the favorites in the barn. He's got a ridiculously sweet personality, and doesn't pick favorites - he's always excited whenever someone walks into the barn. He's really quirky, quick to run and kick his heels whenever he's turned out. To the dismay of the stable hands, he almost always finds the muddiest spot in the paddock to roll in, and if he's still wet, he enjoys literally rubbing it on anyone that comes to visit him, mostly to hear their reaction. He's not really the type of horse to spook, but he'll get silly and carry on if he knows someone's watching. He's something of a showman, and loves to hear the oohs and aahs of an audience. He's just as showy with other horses, squealing and kicking and acting, really, like a mare in heat - but it's all good fun. When working with humans, he cuts out his antics, since he's been taught to get down to business. Because he loves the reactions of winning, he strives to do as his rider asks, fighting past every horse to make it to the front.
Pedigree: RS Jury Duty x Admiral's Holiday
Pedigree Comments: RS Jury Duty's records have been lost over time, and not much can be said about the stallion as far as racing went. He was also the sire of one other registered foal, the well-know grade one stallion Jazzman. Jazzman placed in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness as a three-year-old, and is probably best known for his wins in the Melbourne Cup and Breeders' Cup Mile. Jazzman went on to sire Jazzaway, grade three winner of the Just A Trot Futurity, grade five Livin' The Jazz, and yearling Jazzasoleil. RS Jury Duty was sired by grade one stallion RS Judgement, out of Lady's Little Sword (by grade one Author's Excalibur).
Admiral's Holiday is a grade two mare, though nothing else can be said of her record as it has been lost. Admiral's Holiday is by Admiral's Revenge, out of Summer Holiday. Admiral's Revenge is the legendary grade one stallion best known as the only MHS Triple Crown winner. He has gone on to be a fantastic sire, including grade three Wood Memorial winner Akuma Battlecry, the good steeplechaser Catching Fire, El Sol Del Mar and True Nut Memorial Stakes winner Souvenir (G1), grade three Heartless Revenge, grade three Novizio Derby winner GS Supercharged, yearlings Ultimate Revenge, Vengeance, and Wallflower, and weanling Admiral's Lady. Admiral's Revenge is by good sire War Admiral out of Rosalind. Summer Holiday never broke her maiden and comes from unknown lines.
Siblings: Jazzman (G1), Incandescence (P), Holiday Assassin (P)
Racing Information
Prospect Record: 8-1-1-3
Race Record: 3-1-0-2
Consistency: 100%
Dirt: Great
Turf: Great
Distance: 9-12
Leg Type: Closer
Racing Style: Jericho is a big horse with a lot of muscle, so it's not uncommon for him to come slow out of the gate. At first we feared it may be a downside for him, but as it stands, he seems to like being at the back of the pack. This may change as he matures, but for now he settles at the back end of the pack, ten or so lengths off of the leaders if it's a big field, a little less if there aren't as many. If it's a hot pace, he's willing to stay back further if his jockey asks it of him. He doesn't fight the jockey, but he does need to be held back - as soon as he's given his head, he digs in. His jockeys tend to make their move gradually, moving slowly, horse by horse, until he's in contention for the lead entering the stretch.
Jockey: Vivien Charron
Workout/Training Posts:
- Keep Your Head Down - Bellicose Prospect Workout
- Bring Down The Wall - January Week 2
Racing Results:
PROSPECT SEASON [Y13]
1st in TW La Liberte Prospect - November Week 4
2nd in TW Blackstock Prospect - December Week 4
3rd in TW Bellicose Prospect - September Week 1
3rd in TW Storytime Prospect - October Week 4
3rd in TW Cairn Dirt Prospect - November Week 1
4th in TW Lacuna Prospect - September Week 4
5th in GHF UNICORN HORN PROSPECT TURF* - January Week 4
7th in GHF NEXT TOP RACEHORSE RACE 10* - October Week 1
2YO SEASON [Y14]
1st in GHF Misty Maiden Stakes - February Week 3 [M]
3rd in GHF January Juvenile Dirt Faceoff - January Week 2 [O]
3rd in TW IN STRIDE HANDICAP* - January Week 4 [O]
Buyback: Intrepid Racing
Horse Pictured: Papa Clem