General Information
"Farley" Registered Thoroughbred Colt Y19 Born Dark Bay/Black 16.0hh |
Flight Deck is and always has been a complex creature. He spends most of his days napping or lazing around, and at night he turns into a party animal. Sometimes we joke this horse was born into the wrong species since he is almost nocturnal - he'd much prefer to do things in the dark. With that being said, Farley turns into an angsty teenager during the day. He's moody, mysterious and his brain works in a way that is too complex for a horse of his age. His dam taught him some bad habits right from the get go, but once weaned Farley's own personality started to shine. Farley will tolerate other horses as long as they're not invading his personal space. He'll keep to himself and won't be afraid to give his stablemates a swift kick in the gut if they aren't respecting his space. He's not quite a people person, either, but will allow them into his space only if it's for a groom or if they are hiding treats in their pockets (his favourite guilty pleasure is Sour Patch Kids - don't ask us why but it seems to be the bribery of choice). If you look at him the wrong way, Farley takes it personally and won't be afraid to intimidate the hell out of you. There have been a few times where he's grabbed the skin of certain staff members for not paying attention or they were just in his way at the most inconvenient time. Farley will also turn into a savage if you try to touch his ears; we're not sure where he became so head-shy as he's had his ears handled every day since birth, but he'll only allow one specific groom to bridle him on race days. Talk about high maintenance much?
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Race Results3YO SEASON
3rd in Y22 WEST VIRGINIA DERBY* - February Week 2 [9.5F/T] [5] [+4] 5th in Y22 AMERICAN DERBY* - January Week 4 [9F/T] [5] [+2] Total Points: 31
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] Y21: Won HOTY [+5] | Top 3 in 10+ HOTY races [+5] | Won 5+ HOTY races [+5] |
Racing InformationFlight Deck knows when it's race day and when it's time to play - another positive outcome of having a complex brain. Farley is a funny creature on the track and surprisingly warms up best with a track pony. As long as their nerves are settled, their energy translates to Farley and relaxes his mind enough to focus on the task ahead. Blinkers and a shadow roll are thrown on him for extra lazer focus, just the way he likes it. No matter what stall he breaks from, Farley will find the rail at all costs and stay there. Some may find this bad or might give them a heart attack when it looks like he's boxed in with nowhere to go, but Farley is a trickster and is always 2 steps ahead of the game. While he hugs the rail, he'll tend to stay in the middle of the pack and let the front runners do their own thing. At this point, Farley isn't distracted by others with the help of his blinkers and can only see one thing in front of him - the finish. You'll never find Farley zig-zagging in between horses ('cause that's just not his style), but rather sneaking his way along the inside rail inch by inch. Farley can turn into quite the aggressive runner when he's in his element along the rail, and after that final turn hits and he sees his opening, Farley is off like a rocket. All you'll see is a black and red blur against the contrast of the white and before you know it, Farley is strides ahead crossing the wire.
Race Record: 18-7-2-5
Surface: Turf Distance: 9-12 furlongs Leg Type: Rail Hugger/Mid Pack |
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2YO SEASON
1st in Y21 SONIC FLARE STAKES* - February Week 3 [10F/T] [6] [+8]
1st in Y21 INTREPID RACING HANDICAP* - March Wk 4 [11F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 EMPIRE CLASSIC* - April Week 3 [9F/T] [4] [+8]
1st in Y21 OAK ISLAND DERBY* - June Week 4 [11F/S] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 WITH ANTICIPATION STAKES* - July Week 4 [10F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 LOUISIANA FUTURITY* - September Week 3 [12F/T] [3] [+8]
1st in Y21 LOUISIANA CHAMPIONS DAY CLASSIC* - Dec Wk 3 [9F/T] [4] [+8]
2nd in Y21 SPRING LILLY STAKES* - March Week 1 [11F/T] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 SANFORD STAKES* - May Week 4 [12F/T] [6] [+6]
3rd in Y21 Stormy Night Maiden Dirt - January Week 1 [12F/T] [5] [+2]
3rd in Y21 MAGIC MILLIONS COLT TURF** - April Wk 1 [10F/T] [5] [+4]
3rd in Y21 GRAND SILENCE STAKES* - April Week 4 [12F/T] [3] [+4]
3rd in Y21 RAVEN CUP* - September Week 4 [11F/T] [6] [+4]
4th in Y21 CHAMPAGNE STAKES** - November Week 3 [11F/T] [5] [+3]
5th in Y21 FIREBIRD MARATHON* - June Week 2 [12F/T] [6] [+2]
5th in Y21 HAGYARD FAYETTE STAKES* - August Week 3 [10F/D] [5] [+2]
5th in Y21 GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES** - October Week 3 [9F/T] [5] [+3]
Total Points: 97
1st in Y21 SONIC FLARE STAKES* - February Week 3 [10F/T] [6] [+8]
1st in Y21 INTREPID RACING HANDICAP* - March Wk 4 [11F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 EMPIRE CLASSIC* - April Week 3 [9F/T] [4] [+8]
1st in Y21 OAK ISLAND DERBY* - June Week 4 [11F/S] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 WITH ANTICIPATION STAKES* - July Week 4 [10F/T] [5] [+8]
1st in Y21 LOUISIANA FUTURITY* - September Week 3 [12F/T] [3] [+8]
1st in Y21 LOUISIANA CHAMPIONS DAY CLASSIC* - Dec Wk 3 [9F/T] [4] [+8]
2nd in Y21 SPRING LILLY STAKES* - March Week 1 [11F/T] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 SANFORD STAKES* - May Week 4 [12F/T] [6] [+6]
3rd in Y21 Stormy Night Maiden Dirt - January Week 1 [12F/T] [5] [+2]
3rd in Y21 MAGIC MILLIONS COLT TURF** - April Wk 1 [10F/T] [5] [+4]
3rd in Y21 GRAND SILENCE STAKES* - April Week 4 [12F/T] [3] [+4]
3rd in Y21 RAVEN CUP* - September Week 4 [11F/T] [6] [+4]
4th in Y21 CHAMPAGNE STAKES** - November Week 3 [11F/T] [5] [+3]
5th in Y21 FIREBIRD MARATHON* - June Week 2 [12F/T] [6] [+2]
5th in Y21 HAGYARD FAYETTE STAKES* - August Week 3 [10F/D] [5] [+2]
5th in Y21 GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES** - October Week 3 [9F/T] [5] [+3]
Total Points: 97