Horse Credits: Unbridled Roman
Photo Credits: Marcie Heacox |
APOLLO BEAR
Determination x Augusta
[Magical x Stormwing] x [Augusto x Starlight Express] Bloodlines
† Determination is a well known grade one black stallion who won many great races such as the Belmont Stakes, Twilight Stakes and Pegasus Stakes - the most prestigious races of his time. He also placed in the Breeder's Cup Classic. He was a true legend on the MHS circuits. He is the sire of Impossible Determination (G1), Faith in Shadows (G2), Black Wire and Arachne (G1), among others. Determination's dam: Stormwing is the only two time Twilight Stakes champion. † Augusta was a grade one stakes racehorse. She won first in half of her starts (25 out of 50) and only came out of the money four times. She won huge races all over the board and many awards. She also has been throwing some great champions such as Contessa (G1), Warlock (G2), Atalanta (G2), Anarchi (G1) and Arachne (G1). |
Personality
† Surprisingly, Olio is not a giant killer horse like his grand-sire, dam and twin sister. He is big, powerful and muscular but all his aggressive energy is put into his racing. He has a sweet heart deep down in his big body. Just like a giant teddy bear - he looks scary and dangerous but really is just a big sucky-poo. This is probably due to the fact that he was spoiled as soon as he made it to Akita Rose Stables. He is just so lovable. He has amazing bloodlines and great potential. He likes to snuggle with the barn cats (but only when no one is watching). He never lets other horses see the sweetheart in him. He always has to put on the tough guy act. This is probably because he was pushed around so much by his twin sister that he needs to be in charge in the paddocks. He fakes dominance over the other colts but really he doesn't have it in him to hurt a fly. Apollo Bear is currently the biggest horse on their entire farm. His body is just bulging with muscles due to the fact that his rider has put in a lot of hours of stamina training. History & Breeding † Olio was born at Kingfisher Stud alongside his twin sister Arachne. Kingfisher Stud and Akita Rose Stables had made some sort of deal that each stable would receive one of the twins. They flipped a coin over who got the first foal. ARS won the gorgeous black leggy colt. When Kingfisher Stud closed their doors it was Intrepid Racing Inc. that bought Arachne. |
RACE RECORD: 30: 7-10-7 (80%)
Current season HOTY points: 0 Grade Three Racehorse Running Style: Front Runner/Preceder
Preferred Distance: 9-12 furlongs Track Preference: Dirt & Turf Regular Rider: Aaron Phillips Racing Style
† Olio likes to run close to the front of the pack. He explodes from the gate and leads the field straight until the wire. He has extreme stamina in his muscles and hates to let another horse come near him. He needs his space. He is a powerful beast that does not like to be challenged. Once he is challenged you better watch out because he will refuse to give an inch. He does not like to get dominated. He has been dominated his whole life and will not allow it on his turf - the race track. |
Achievements
AWARDS
None. BANNERS None. HALL OF FAME Never Applied. |
Training
2 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS
a stormy night. (May 26 2012) GHF track breaking through. (June 10 2012) GHF track pizza paparazzi. (June 27 2012) GHF track 3 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS Usurper (September 18 2012) GHF track What A Bear. (September 24 2012) TW track shut the front door. (October 15 2012) GHF track chasing second. (October 31 2012) TW track unwanted company. (January 26 2013) ARS track 5 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS preparing. (December 4 2013) ARS track Les bêtes de nos jours (December 7 2013) ARS track Bulldozer (February 5 2014) ARS track => workout for the Finish Cup Turf |
RACE RECORD
2 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y11)
Stormy Night Maiden Dirt - 3rd October Maiden Dirt - 2nd November Maiden Dirt - 1st BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE - 6th 3 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y12)
Kickstart Cup - 4th Indiana Derby - 1st UNICORN HORN COLTS DIRT - 2nd Wood Memorial Stakes - 3rd Stable Face-off - Grade Five Turf - 8th Florida Derby - 4th Damoiseau Stakes - 2nd BELMONT TURF CLASSIC - 2nd Veritas Stakes (Race Three) - 2nd QUEEN'S PLATE - 3rd Exhilaration Stakes - 3rd (July Wk Three) Pandemonium Stakes - 3rd (Aug Wk Two) Autumn Cup - Grade Five Turf - 1st (Aug Wk Four) Brobdignagian Stakes - 2nd (Sept Wk Four) Agerasia Stakes - 1st (Oct Wk Four) Offing Stakes - 1st (Nov Wk Four) BREEDER'S CUP MARATHON - 4th (Dec Wk Four) |
4 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y13)
Addiction Stakes - 1st (Jan Wk Two) Eclipse Stakes - 4th (Jan Wk Four) Water Lily Stakes - 2nd (Feb Wk Three) 5 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y14)
Addiction Stakes - 1st (Jan Wk Two) Le Reve Derby - 2nd (Jan Wk Four) Magnality Running Stakes - 3rd (Feb Wk Three) THE WIRE FINISH CUP TURF - 3rd (Mar Wk Two) Zelotypia Stakes - 2nd (Mar Wk Three) Stable Face-Off - Grade One-Three Turf - 2nd (Mar Wk Five) |
OFFSPRING
Colts
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Fillies
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