Horse Credits: Drill
Photo Credits: Jessica M. |
MYSTICAL MELODY
Bloodlines & Breeding
† Mystical Melody boasts a racer's spirit and impeccable bloodlines. Related to names such as Secret Miracle, On To The Spotlight, Sweet Stalker, and Radiance, Mel has the potential - and definitely the talent - to make it big. Her half siblings were amazingly impressive on the track, and her sire was a racehorse to remember. Sweet Stalker was also a Hall of Fame inductee. Her dam has been the mother of a number of hugely successful foals, and Mel is looking to continue that legacy on the racetrack. She is built sleekly, and though she is small she can cover distance very quickly. |
Personality
† Mel is an energetic filly. Like her sire, she can't stand still. She always has to be doing something, anything at all. The outlet for this energy is racing. In races, Mel can give her all and come out great. Challenge her, and she'll joyfully race you. For Mel, racing isn't about winning. It's about enjoying herself as she picks off the competition and about burning off her huge energy resources. Mel is a filly that can get distracted very easily. She's a bit wrapped up in herself and her own thoughts, and requires a bit of prodding before she will focus. She was slow to develop as a yearling, but has improved to the level of competent racehorse. You have to take things slowly with Mel, but the good news is that your effort will pay off. When things click in Mel's head, it's the end of days for her competition. They will get beaten, and beaten badly, for Mel and her energy cannot be stopped easily. Mel is learning quickly and maturing fast now that we know how she works, and is quickly becoming a racehorse to watch out for. |
PROSPECT RECORD: 3: 0-0-2 (67%)
RACE RECORD: 59: 22-16-11 (83%) Grade One Racehorse Running Style: Front Runner
Preferred Distance: 7-10 furlongs Track Preference: Dirt Regular Rider: Kirsten Jade Racing Style
† Because of her great energy, Mel usually stays in front for the race. Sometimes, on a calmer day, she'll go mid pack, but usually she's the flashy bay running in front, setting the pace and somehow having the stamina to outlast the rest. We wouldn't call it stamina actually - more like her speed. Her talent for speed over great distances makes her a miler to be reckoned with, a miler who can run up to a mile and a half while still maintaining a good lead. If you challenge her, however, she may just lose her head if her jockey isn't quick to react. When it comes to those races, though, Mel becomes an unusually quick learner. Racing is in her blood, and therefore she has to learn it. She likes being out in front and breaks like her tail is on fire so she can get there as quickly as possible. Mel is a competitor that is slightly scatterbrained, but when she learns the ropes she becomes your worst nightmare. |
Achievements
AWARDS
Y9 Best Grade Four Award Y9 Encouragement Award Y10 Encouragement Award Y11 Encouragement Award Y12 Encouragement Award BANNERS Y9 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Show HALL OF FAME Never Applied. |
Training
2 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS
LIVE THIS LEGEND (July 7 2011) GHF track 3 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS two sisters (July 17 2011) GHF track a new rivalry (August 30 2011) GHF track live this song~ (September 16 2011) GHF track the song of fire (September 24 2011) GHF track climatic moment (November 14 2011) SOPS track bring it on! (December 1 2011) SOPS track expect the unexpected (December 17 2011) GHF track 4 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS eternal melody (January 9 2012) SOPS track melodious dance (January 24 2012) SOPS track the clock is ticking (May 5 2012) SOPS track new arrivals. (June 24 2012) GHF track pizza paparazzi. (June 27 2012) GHF track 5 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS the pressure. (October 15 2012) GHF track these old bones are well oiled. (November 4 2012) GHF track |
RACE RECORD
PROSPECT SEASON (Y8)
Akita Prospecto Stakes - 5th GHF's Next Top Racehorse (Race Ten) - 3rd Prospect Challenge Final - 3rd 2 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y9)
January Maiden Dirt - 2nd February Maiden Dirt - 4th March Maiden Dirt - 2nd GHS Stable Face-Off - Maiden Dirt - 3rd May Maiden Dirt - 1st Comet Cup - 1st Pink Stakes - 1st Red Wine Sprint - 4th Over the Rainbow Stakes - 1st JUST A TROT FUTURITY - 1st GALLOP TO THE GALLOWS STAKES - 4th THE YOUTH CHALLENGE - 5th BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE FILLIES - 3rd 3 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y10)
January Dirt Stakes - 6th February Dirt Stakes - 4th Spring Cup - Grade Four Dirt - 3rd ALABAMA STAKES - 2nd March Dirt Stakes - 6th BLUEGRASS STAKES - 2nd KENTUCKY OAKS - 1st KENTUCKY DERBY - 2nd PREAKNESS STAKES - 3rd BELMONT STAKES - 2nd July Dirt Stakes - 1st August Dirt Stakes - 1st CLIMAX CUP - 3rd Alot-to-Live-Up-To Stakes - Grade 3+ Dirt - 2nd THE HANDSOME MILE - 1st BREEDER'S CUP FILLY & MARE SPRINT - 1st |
4 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y11)
UNICORN HORN DIRT - 3rd Golden Rose Stakes - 3rd April Dirt Stakes - 1st BABBLING BROOK HANDICAP - 3rd Summer Cup - Grade Two Dirt - 2nd June Dirt Stakes - 1st KISS YOUR TITLE STAKES - 3rd The Natural Memorial Stakes - 2nd Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes - 3rd Garnet Stakes - 4th Winter Cup - Grade Two Dirt - 3rd DUBAI FILLY CUP - 8th BREEDER'S CUP FILLY & MARE SPRINT - 2nd 5 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y12)
Joining Up Derby - 1st (Walk Over) Impressionante Stakes - 2nd UNICORN HORN DIRT MILE - 6th Carte Blanche Derby - 1st Flexium Derby - 2nd WHO'S MORE YOUTHFUL STAKES - 1st Restoration Derby - 2nd Windchamp Derby - 1st Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes - 2nd (July Wk One) Las Vegas Derby - 2nd (July Wk Three) Arlington Derby - 1st (Aug Wk One) Madame Derby - 2nd (Aug Wk Three) AUTUMN CUP - Grade One Dirt - 1st (Aug Wk Four) Respect Your Elders Derby - 1st (Oct Wk One) Superstitious Derby - 1st (Oct Wk Three) Mohawkly Derby - 1st (Dec Wk One) BREEDER'S CUP DIRT MILE - 1st (Dec Wk Four) |