Raging Fire
G1 BHOf Catching Fire x G2 STALKER'S FURY
Siblings:
Hellfire, Firefall, Winning Fire, Samaritan Hero, Mockingjay, Italian Fury, Bronze Star**twin
Hellfire, Firefall, Winning Fire, Samaritan Hero, Mockingjay, Italian Fury, Bronze Star**twin
GENERAL INFORMATION
"Blitz" Registered Thoroughbred Colt Registered Number: Y18 Born Black 15.3hh |
Raging Fire didn't have the easiest start to life - there was a point in time where the staff didn't really think he was going to pull through. He was sickly-looking and took a bit longer to come to terms with his health, having been in and out of the hospital for a good few months. When he first came to Firestone fully weaned, his health really took a turn for the better and truly let his personality shine. We've never seen so much curiosity in one horse which has landed him in a lot of interesting situations around the farm! Blitz quickly figured out how to unlatch gates and untie ropes; those are just a few small things on a really long list. There are some days where Blitz just takes things to new levels where there's no stopping what he's gotten himself into, and often needs two people to handle him at all times. It's like constantly supervising a toddler to make sure they don't wander somewhere they aren't supposed to. As long as Blitz is on the track, he's free to move as he pleases, making him a breeze to train. Blitz is quite the ultimate package, with the pedigree to boot, and there is no question about this horses' talent when he steps onto the track.
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RACE RESULTS4YO SEASON
1st in Y22 INTERNATIONAL STAKES* - February Week 2 [9F/T] [7] [+8] 6th in Y22 UNICORN HORN CLASSIC** - January Week 4 [11F/T] [6] [+3] Total Points: 31
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] Y21: Won HOTY [+5] Top 3 in 10+ HoTY [+5] |
RACING INFORMATIONRaging Fire's size may turn a lot of heads away, but many are quick to do a double take as soon as the black colt steps onto the track. Blitz is a fireball and his excitement is like no other. While you'd expect a short, choppy stride with all of his excitement, Blitz prefers to let loose and unfurl his true power. There's always a look of sheer determination in his eye, especially when he loads into the gates and almost seems to double in size. Blitz is a coil ready to spring, and spring he does although never straight to the front. Blitz may have the most energy in the field, but he's smart when using it and prefers to hang back - sometimes a little bit farther than expected. Never does it last for long, seemingly covering the ground as if he had the stride of a 17hh horse. Blitz keeps focused and determined when you see him surge down the final stretch, his jockey working in synchrony with his strides. The colt loves a chase and it's not long before he's at the front taking charge of the race, pulling away easily and effortlessly.
Race Record: 34-9-7-7
Prospect Record: 1-0-0-0 Surface: Dual Distance: 9-12 furlongs Leg Type: Strong Closer Workout/Training Posts: Heart Gold & Soul Silver |
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Archives
PROSPECT SEASON
4th in Y19 PROSPECT CHALLENGE FINAL* - December Wk 1 [12F/D]
4th in Y19 PROSPECT CHALLENGE FINAL* - December Wk 1 [12F/D]
2YO SEASON
1st in Y20 Green as Can Be Maiden - April Week 2 [10F/D] [2] 1st in Y20 WITH ANTICIPATION STAKES* - July Week 4 [10F/T] [4] 1st in Y20 Goldendoodle Stakes - November Week 2 [12F/T] [3] 2nd in Y20 Maryland Juvenile Stakes - August Week 1 [9F/T] [2] 2nd in Y20 Geosphere Stakes - September Week 2 [11F/T] [11F/T] [4] 2nd in Y20 Brobdignagian Stakes - September Week 4 [10F/T] [3] 3rd in Y20 Janvier Maiden - January Week 1 [10F/D] [3] 3rd in Y20 Maximus Maiden - February Week 4 [10F/D] [4] 3rd in Y20 MARYLAND MILLION NURSERY* - Oct Week 3 [12F/D [4] 3rd in Y20 LOUISIANA CHAMPION DAY CLASSIC* - December Week 3 [9F/T] [5] 4th in Y20 HORSESHOE FUTURITY* - April Week 4 [10F/D] [5] 5th in Y20 TROPICAL PARK DERBY* - January Week 3 [10F/D] [6] 5th in Y20 HAGYARD FAYETTE STAKES* - August Week 3 [10F/T] [5] 6th in Y20 SFO MAIDEN TURF* - March Week 5 [9F/T] [6] 6th in Y20 HART STAKES* - June Week 1 [9F/T] [6] 7th in Y20 FIREBIRD MARATHON* - June Week 2 [12F/T] [7] |
3YO SEASON
1st in Y21 Fabulus Derby - January Week 1 [9F/T] [5] [+4] 1st in Y21 DERBY STAKES* - March Week 4 [10F/T] [5] [+8] 1st in Y21 RINGO STAKES* - April Week 4 [10F/T] [4] [+8] 1st in Y21 JUNIOR TURF PACIFIC HANDICAP* - June Week 3 [12F/T] [3] [+8] 1st in Y21 PROVEN STRONG STAKES* - July Week 1 [10F/T] [5] [+8] 2nd in Y21 PALM BEACH STAKES* - March Week 1 [9F/T] [4] [+6] 2nd in Y21 MAJESTIC WARRIOR STAKES* - May Week 2 [11F/T] [4] [+6] 2nd in Y21 ASCOT GOLD CUP* - July Week 3 [12F/T] [5] [+6] 2nd in Y21 SOUTHERN CHARM STAKES* - September Week 3 [10F/T] [4] [+6] 3rd in Y21 VIRGINIA DERBY** - September Week 4 [10F/T] [5] [+6] TDS 3rd in Y21 CALIFORNIA DERBY** - October Week 2 [10.5F/T] [3] [+6] TDS 3rd in Y21 MARYLAND DERBY** - November Week 2 [11F/T] [3] [+6] TDS 4th in Y21 UNICORN HORN TURF** - January Week 4 [10F/T] [7] [+3] 4th in Y21 BREEDER'S STAKES** - August Week 1 [12F/T] [4] [+3] [CTC] 5th in Y21 SILK ROAD STAKES* - April Week 2 [12F/T] [6] [+2] 6th in Y21 WEST VIRGINIA DERBY* - February Week 2 [9.5F/T] [7] [+2] Total Points: 103 |