First Strike
G1 Refute x G1 STRIKING MOTION
Siblings:
The Blitz, Dracula, Falsify, Strike A Pose, Georgie's Girl, Lunar Trek, Charming Charlie
The Blitz, Dracula, Falsify, Strike A Pose, Georgie's Girl, Lunar Trek, Charming Charlie
GENERAL INFORMATION
"Striker" Registered Thoroughbred Gelding Y18 Born Bay 16.2hh |
Striker, unlike his name suggests, is a very submissive horse on the ground and possesses no violent or aggressive tendencies. He's generally a very mellow and level-headed horse, easy to get along with and definitely a favourite amongst the visitors we get. He loves human attention, especially scratches behind the ears, and is such a mooch for food and attention it never fails to put a smile on our faces. Striker is such a quick thinker and fast learner, it took him less than five training sessions to get a routine down pat. Quick on his feet, you can sometimes find Striker dancing around as if he was a dressage horse and not a racehorse. Sometimes those dance moves follow him wherever he goes, whether it be in the paddock, in the walking ring or on the track. It seems like he constantly needs to be moving whenever he has any kind of tack on, and that includes his halter. Striker is often turned out without one, but he's easy enough to catch and doesn't pay any attention to other horses around him, even mares.
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RACE RESULTS4YO SEASON
1st in Y22 Jump Start Cup - January Week 2 [9F/T] [2] [+4] 2nd in Y22 Dreaming On Stakes - January Week 4 [9F/T] [4] [+3] 3rd in Y22 INTERNATIONAL STAKES* - February Week 2 [9F/T] [7] [+4] Total Points: 26
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] Y21: Won HoTY [+5] |
RACING INFORMATIONWith his dancing shoes on, Striker tip-toes his way onto the track with his head curled and toes flicking as he trots down the post parade line. He always needs one specific pony beside him to help keep his focus. He rarely pays attention to them, and calmly trots or canters in their presence as they make their way down to the gates. Striker always has "lipstick" on his lips, signalling his relaxation on the track - he isn't the type of horse to brace against the bit or have any tension throughout his back. Striker isn't a huge fan of loading into the gates, and often requires some motivation but once he's locked in he knows it's time to get serious. This horse avoids breaking near the front of the field like the plague and much prefers watching his competition from the back. From there, Striker is able to size up and calculate any moves needed to propel him to the front near the end. This is where being a quick thinker comes in handy. Along with the help from his jockey, Striker can dodge or overtake horses with ease. He doesn't need a clear path to the front and oftentimes you can see him weaving in and out of traffic to find the right opportunity to pounce.
Race Record: 35-7-9-7
Surface: Turf Distance: 8-11 furlongs Leg Type: Hard Closer Workout/Training Posts: Sun & Moon |
Oscar Performance / Zoe Metz Photography
archives
2YO SEASON
1st in Y20 Still Trying Maiden - March Week 2 [11F/T] [3] 1st in Y20 Axl Derby - October Week 2 [11F/T] [4] 1st in Y20 State Sire Stakes - October Week 4 [10F/T] [2] 2nd in Y20 Misty Maiden Stakes - February Week 3 [11F/T] [2] 2nd in Y20 Balzarine Maiden - March Week 1 [9F/T] [2] 3rd in Y20 JAMMING JAMAICA STAKES** - June Week 2 [8.5F/S] [5] 3rd in Y20 Gwendolyn Stakes - September Week 4 [9F/T] [4] 3rd in Y20 Feretse Stakes - November Week 2 [10F/T] [4] 4th in Y20 Emerald Express Stakes - July Week 4 [10F/T] [4] 5th in Y20 MAGIC MILLIONS COLT TURF* - April Week 1 [10F/T] [6] 5th in Y20 TITRE MEMORIAL STAKES** - July Week 3 [9F/S] [6] 6th in Y20 EMPIRE CLASSIC* - April Week 3 [9F/T] [6] 7th in Y20 LEXUS RAVEN RUN STAKES* - May Week 3 [11F/T] [7] 8th in Y20 HOLDEN BEACH STAKES* - June Week 4 [8F/S] [8] |
3YO SEASON
1st in Y21 WINTER CUP GRADE FIVE TURF* - October Week 4 [10F/T] [3] [+8] 1st in Y21 Grand Silence Stakes - November Week 3 [10F/T] [4] [+4] 1st in Y21 Circean Stakes - December Week 1 [11F/T] [2] [+4] 2nd in Y21 Charelton Stakes - March Week 2 [8F/T] [2] [+3] 2nd in Y21 Barn Swallow Stakes - March Week 4 [8F/T] [2] [+3] 2nd in Y21 SUMMER CUP GRADE FIVE TURF* - May Week 4 [10F/T] [3] [+6] 2nd in Y21 Pandemonium Stakes - August Week 2 [9F/T] [2] [+3] 2nd in Y21 Brobdignagian Stakes - September Week 4 [10F/T] [2] [+3] 2nd in Y21 Zarf Stakes - October Week 2 [9F/T] [3] [+3] 3rd in Y21 Harmonica Stakes - February Week 1 [8F/T] [3] [+2] 3rd in Y21 Niam's Honour Stakes - July Week 4 [11F/T] [3] [+2] 3rd in Y21 End Of Year Turf - December Week 3 [10F/T] [+2] 4th in Y21 Blue Boris Derby - April Week 3 [11F/T] [5] [+1] 4th in Y21 Merrimac Stakes - July Week 2 [10F/T] [6] [+1] 5th in Y21 At The Half Stakes - January Week 3 [9F/T] [8] [+1] 5th in Y21 Middleground Derby - April Week 1 [9F/T] [5] [+1] 5th in Y21 La Verendrye Stakes - June Week 2 [9F/T] [5] [+1] 6th in Y21 Levee Derby - January Week 1 [11F/T] [6] [+1] Total Points: 59 |