DAEIRA
G1 DANCING ON NAILS x G1 ATHENA'S DESIRES
Siblings:
Sky Kingdom, Way You Sway, Frenzied, Athena's Pride
Sky Kingdom, Way You Sway, Frenzied, Athena's Pride
General Information
"Day" Registered Thoroughbred Filly Y19 Born Chestnut 15hh |
Daeira was another Firestone miracle baby. Twins are always such a risk, but as soon as we got the call that Athena's Desires foaled out two healthy babies, we saw that big white blaze and dopey looking ears and fell in love with the little red filly. Day is extremely resilient and brave, already proving she can overcome shortfalls of life when she came down with pneumonia as a yearling. She was quick to get over that, she has been good as gold ever since. She's a real people pleaser, too, and looks forward to seeing her humans every morning and sometimes many visitors throughout the day. Day is like the welcoming committee of the 2019 group; she's always the first one to the fence or the front of her stall with a bright look in her eye and goofy, dumbfounded look on her face. She's quite quirky and loves to put a smile on everyone's faces, especially if they come with her favourite treat - oranges. Day likes to perform on the track as much as possible; she's a fan favourite in the backstretch and walking ring, often stopping at the fence wanting pets from kids. When she hears the post call, though, it's game over and down to business.
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Race Plans3YO SEASON
2nd in Y22 UNICORN HORN JR TURF SPRINT** - January Wk 4 [6F/T] [6] [+9] 2nd in Y22 PINOT GRIGIO DERBY* - February Week 3 [7F/T] [4] [+6] Total Points: 40
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] Y21: Won HOTY [+5] | Top 3 in 10+ HOTY races [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY races [+5] |
Racing INformationDaiera grabs race day by the horns and dominates the track. She's out to impress and she's out to win, while still having the time of her life. You'll never find her wanting to walk quietly beside her groom; she's constantly dancing on her toes and piaffing like a dressage horse. Her small stature is easy to deal with, and she's very respectable if she gets too rambunctious and has to be told off. Day would rather not go into the gates if she had a choice, the small space just feels suffocating to her. If she's the last to load, she's golden as long as they start on time. Day breaks quick, sometimes she'll take a few moments to regain her footing but is often not too far off of the pace. Day heavily relies on her jockey's cues to make big moves, so they both have to be on the ball and working together to achieve victory. She'll gallop just off the pace, but within reach of the front runners as she stalks them down, inching her way up beside each competitor in front of her. A few sharp waves of the whip is all Day needs to get fired up and roll down the stretch. She loves to keep the pressure hot on the leaders, breathing down their necks bravely, not afraid to get down and dirty. Her little legs look like they're on overdrive, but it's her unique small stride that allows her to catch up to the leaders and quickly overtake them, as they slowly fade out.
Race Record: 22-7-8-3
Surface: Turf Distance: 5-10 furlongs [2f ext. Y19] Leg Type: Stalker |
Paulina's Love / Zoe Metz Photography
archives
2YO SEASON
1st in Y21 STRIDE OF PERFECTION HANDICAP* - Feb Wk 4 [7F/T] [6] [+8]
1st in Y21 SWEET SUGAR CANE STAKES* - May Week 1 [6F/T] [3] [+8]
1st in Y21 LANE'S END JUVENILE* - June Week 2 [6F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 HOLDEN BEACH STAKES* - June Week 4 [8F/S] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 RED HEDEMAN MILE* - August Week 3 [8F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 SPEEDY SPEED SPEED STAKES** - October Week 3 [6F/T] [5] [+12]
1st in Y21 RUSHY RUSH RUSH STAKES** - November Week 1 [7F/T] [5] [+12]
2nd in Y21 LEGACY TURF STAKES* - January Week 3 [10F/T] [7] [+6]
2nd in Y21 SPORTSLINE STAKES* - February Week 1 [6F/T] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 MAGIC MILLIONS F TURF SPRINT** - April Wk 1 [6F/T] [5] [+6]
2nd in Y21 FRAISER STAKES* - May Week 4 [6F/T] [5] [+6]
2nd in Y21 DESERT OASIS STAKES* - July Week 3 [8.5F/T] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 HAWK STAKES* - September Week 4 [6F/T] [5] [+6]
3rd in Y21 STAR STREET STAKES* - April Week 3 [7F/T] [5] [+4]
3rd in Y21 SPRINTY SPRINT SPRINT** - November Week 3 [5F/T] [5] [+6]
3rd in Y21 BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT** - December Wk 4 [6F/T] [6] [+6]
4th in Y21 ONTARIO LASSIE STAKES* - March Week 3 [8F/T] [5] [+2]
5th in Y21 LEERY EYED STAKES* - September Week 2 [7F/T] [5] [+2]
5th in Y21 STEADY RULER STAKES* - December Week 2 [8F/T] [5] [+2]
6th in Y21 Flipping Frog Stakes - January Week 1 [8F/T] [8] [+1]
Total Points: 128
1st in Y21 STRIDE OF PERFECTION HANDICAP* - Feb Wk 4 [7F/T] [6] [+8]
1st in Y21 SWEET SUGAR CANE STAKES* - May Week 1 [6F/T] [3] [+8]
1st in Y21 LANE'S END JUVENILE* - June Week 2 [6F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 HOLDEN BEACH STAKES* - June Week 4 [8F/S] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 RED HEDEMAN MILE* - August Week 3 [8F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 SPEEDY SPEED SPEED STAKES** - October Week 3 [6F/T] [5] [+12]
1st in Y21 RUSHY RUSH RUSH STAKES** - November Week 1 [7F/T] [5] [+12]
2nd in Y21 LEGACY TURF STAKES* - January Week 3 [10F/T] [7] [+6]
2nd in Y21 SPORTSLINE STAKES* - February Week 1 [6F/T] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 MAGIC MILLIONS F TURF SPRINT** - April Wk 1 [6F/T] [5] [+6]
2nd in Y21 FRAISER STAKES* - May Week 4 [6F/T] [5] [+6]
2nd in Y21 DESERT OASIS STAKES* - July Week 3 [8.5F/T] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 HAWK STAKES* - September Week 4 [6F/T] [5] [+6]
3rd in Y21 STAR STREET STAKES* - April Week 3 [7F/T] [5] [+4]
3rd in Y21 SPRINTY SPRINT SPRINT** - November Week 3 [5F/T] [5] [+6]
3rd in Y21 BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT** - December Wk 4 [6F/T] [6] [+6]
4th in Y21 ONTARIO LASSIE STAKES* - March Week 3 [8F/T] [5] [+2]
5th in Y21 LEERY EYED STAKES* - September Week 2 [7F/T] [5] [+2]
5th in Y21 STEADY RULER STAKES* - December Week 2 [8F/T] [5] [+2]
6th in Y21 Flipping Frog Stakes - January Week 1 [8F/T] [8] [+1]
Total Points: 128