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LIKE A CHEETAH
Cheesy Louis x Special Spot
History & Breeding
† Cheetah was a surprise to us all. We bought his dam at an auction and then found out later that she was indeed pregnant. After a bit of researching we found out the sire. Apparently his sire has jumped the fence one day at the farm that previously owned them but the owners did not think she was pregnant. His sire had caught a leg on the wire fence and had to be put down. Cheetah was Special Spot’s only foal since she as well had died two months after the birth. Cheetah is the only foal from each of his parents so he is very special. After the death of his dam Cheetah had grown up cared for by humans constantly. He got used to people by such a young age that it was easy to train him. |
Personality
† Cheetah is a big fake. He will spook at almost anything and use that as an excuse to take off in a flash. That is one of the reasons he was named Like A Cheetah. As soon as he hears a strange sound he would take off in full stride. The older he get the more mature he is becoming and is starting to settle down more. He still hates thunderstorms and lightening though. We doubt we can ever break him of that habit. |
RACE RECORD: 54: 14-12-15 (76%)
Grade One Racehorse Running Style: Front Runner
Preferred Distance: 6-10 furlongs (Best is 8 furlongs) Track Preference: Dirt & Turf Regular Rider: Kirsten Jade Racing Style
† Cheetah likes to run on both dirt and turf tracks. The faster the track is the better it is for him. His running style is simple. He takes off from the gate like a speedball, then slows down towards the middle of the race and then accelerates again towards the end. Cheetah had a lot of trouble with the gates on his first few races but eventually got over his fear. Once in awhile he will put up a fuss for no apparent reason. In that case you have to give up getting him into the gate and then he will walk right in. He is best at the medium distance races. The mile races are his favorite and he usually wins them. Even though his bloodlines are not the greatest he has shown what great talent he has on his own. |
Achievements
AWARDS
Y6 Encouragement Award Y12 Kincsem Sire to Watch Award BANNERS Y6 Breeder's Cup Sprint Participant Y7 Universal Cup Show HALL OF FAME Never Applied. |
Training
3 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS
Overcoming Fears (April 18 2008) ARS track there went the flash* (September 14 2008) GHF track bring in the big guns (September 15 2008) GHF track dawn runner<<< (October 12 2008) GHF track 4 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS This will be our year (January 5 2009) GHF track It's like a bird! It's like a plane! (July 6 2009) GHF track Cause This is a Thriller (July 17 2009) GHF track |
RACE RECORD
2 YEAR OLD SEASON
Hydrendria Bush Maiden - 5th Xenomorph Stakes - Maiden (Turf) - 1st 4 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y7)
Jacova Park Stakes - 2nd Odd Socks Stakes - 4th GHS STABLE FACE-OFF - Grade Three Turf - 3rd Sizzling Sausage Stakes - 1st SPRING CUP - Grade Three Turf - 3rd Rockstar Racing Stable Cup - Grade Three Turf - 3rd UNICORN HORN COLTS - 2nd SUMMER CUP - Grade Three/Four Turf - 1st King Cup - 1st Hair Straightener Cup - Grade One/Two Dirt - 1st WINTER CUP - Grade Two Dirt - 1st Black Cat Racemeet - Grade One - 3rd UNIVERSAL CUP - 3rd Inactive Stakes Race - 2nd Crystal Cup - 3rd Royal Red Richard Memorial Stakes - 2nd BREEDER'S CUP MILE - 1st |
3 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y5/Y6)
Puppy Fun Race Meet - Maiden - 1st Uranium Derby - 2nd 2008 March Wire Finish Sprint - 3rd SF Colorful Fury Stakes - 9th (Randomized) International Derby - 3rd DHP's Down We Go Racemeet - Allowance - 5th (Randomized) Roomwithaview Stakes - 3rd (Randomized) 2008 Kentucky Derby - 1st (Randomized x3) Glowinthedark Stakes - 2nd Hard Core Cup - 2nd SEASPRAY CUP - Grade Five - 2nd BOYS FESTIVAL - 4th Prince Cup - 7th Silk Road Stakes - 1st STAR FESTIVAL - 5th BREEDER'S CUP SPRINT - 4th Big Boyz Stakes - 1st MHS '08 Justice Derby - 4th Lightning Bolt Colt Stakes - 1st MHS '08 Xtreme Derby - 4th UNICORN HORN MILE - 2nd Whisking By Stakes - 3rd Crouching Tiger Open - 5th AUTUMN CUP - Grade Four - 4th Stuckinajam Stakes - 3rd Gradin On Fours Stakes - 2nd Here's Your Chance Stakes - 3rd Destined to be a Star Stakes - 3rd Riverwood's Cup - The Three Musketeers - 3rd Falling Silver Droplets Stakes - 3rd Charming Cup - 2nd Cheateroni Stakes - 5th Exhilaration Stakes - 2nd Superstar Sprint - 1st BREEDER'S CUP SPRINT - 1st |