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THUNDERSTRIKE
Breeding & Bloodlines
† Striker had been a planned breeding between Akita Rose Stables and Rockstar Stables. Kirsten had needed to breed a potential turf loving racer and she wanted to use Mr Light so a deal was made with Rockstar to trade a breeding to Lyrick for Blanchette and then each stable can keep the foal sired by their sire. Blanchette gave birth to Princetta and Lyrick to Thunderstrike. Striker is half brother to Blanchette and Samhain. Thunderstrike came to Akita Rose Stables and Kirsten thinks he'll do us proud. |
Personality
† Striker is a good mix of both his parents. He has the tall build and good conformation from his sire but the coloring of his dam. He also inherited a love for apples from his sire but the hyperness of his dam. Striker is always on the move, he just can't stand still if his life depended on it. He has always been independent and doesn't need anyone around to boss him around. He is a happy colt and is never in low spirits, no matter what. I think the only thing that lowers his mood is if he isn't with his "brother" The Innocent Skier. The two colts are inseparable and were always together until ARS sold the colt to Intrepid Racing Inc. |
PROSPECT RECORD: 9: 2-3-2 (78%)
RACE RECORD: 38: 10-12-6 (74%) Grade Two Racehorse Running Style: Front Runner
Preferred Distance: 8-11 furlongs Track Preference: Turf Regular Rider: Melanie Mackenzie Racing Style
† Striker loves to run on the turf, he is not the greatest on the dirt but that doesn't matter, he was intended to run on the turf. He inherited incredible front speed from his dam but has lots of stamina from his sire. Striker likes to run just off the pace, behind the leaders, to press the leader and tire him/her out to take the lead and win. Because he has so much stamina he can withstand a fast pace and have enough to get and hold on to the lead. |
Achievements
AWARDS
Y12 Encouragement Award BANNERS Y9 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf Participant HALL OF FAME Never Applied. |
Training
PROSPECT TRAINING POSTS
The Day has Come (June 11 2009) ARS track kicked out (July 28 2009) ARS track 2 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS juvenile intros. (January 17 2010) ARS track as the leaves fall. (June 28 2011) GHF track you're my wonderwall. (July 5 2011) GHF track 4 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS turf tundra (May 27 2012) GHF track You and I. (June 14 2012) GHF track 5 YEAR OLD TRAINING POSTS moving on in. (August 2 2012) TW track chasing second. (October 31 2012) TW track proud of you. (November 18 2012) TW track unwanted company. (January 26 2013) ARS track |
RACE RECORD
PROSPECT SEASON (Y8)
GHF's Next Top Racehorse (Race 1) - 3rd GHF's Next Top Racehorse (Race 4) - 7th Face the Sunshine Stakes - 2nd GHS Stable Face-Off - Prospect Turf - 1st Unicorn Horn Prospect - 2nd GHF's Next Top Racehorse (Race 5) - 5th GHF's Next Top Racehorse (Race 7) - 1st Prospect Challenge Cup - 2nd GHF's Next Top Racehorse (Race 9) - 3rd 2 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y9)
Greasy Giraffe Stakes - 2nd Magic Wand Maiden - 1st GHS STABLE FACE-OFF - Grade Five Turf - 7th Fluffy Cup - 1st AZALEA CUP - Colts - 2nd Brunio Handicap - 7th Autumn Cup - Grade 5 Turf - 12th Kaniska Stakes - 1st BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE TURF - 4th 3 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y10)
Aquamarine Stakes - 4th Crystal Cup - 7th Prince Cup - 7th |
4 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y11)
Lucky Penny Stakes - 6th Winter Cup - Grade Five Turf - 2nd Kaniska Stakes - 3rd Green Horse Turf - 1st 5 YEAR OLD SEASON (Y12)
Up and Coming Cup - 2nd Out of the Gate Stakes - 3rd January Turf Stakes - 2nd UNICORN HORN TURF - 3rd Jumping the Gun Stakes - 3rd Hambo Stakes - 1st THE WIRE FINISH CUP TURF - 2nd Stable Face-off - Grade Four Turf - 6th Jannock Stakes - 2nd Aeneous Stakes - 1st Proven Strong Stakes - 3rd (July Week One) Sweet Belle Stakes - 1st (July Week Two) Pawky Stakes - 1st (July Week Three) Hobnob Stakes - 2nd (August Week One) Dream Cup - 2nd (August Week Three) AUTUMN CUP - Grade Three Turf - 3rd (August Week Four) Micawber Stakes - 2nd (September Week Four) Rose Mile Cup - 3rd (October Week Three) Winter Cup - Grade Three Turf - 1st (October Week Four) Viviparous Stakes Race Three - 1st (November Week One) Dare to Dream Memorial Stakes - 4th (November Week Two) Deadly Desires Memorial Stakes - 2nd (December Week One) BREEDER'S CUP MILE - 3rd (December Week Four) |
OFFSPRING
Colts
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Fillies
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