General Information
"Harp" Registered Thoroughbred Filly Y19 Born Bay 15.3hh |
Wyvern's Harp is one of the most dangerous horses to work with on the property by far - but not because she's aggressive. Harp is a flighty creature more than she is sensible, and her first reaction is always to shy away to avoid problems. She's just a filly that is hardwired to be untrusting, for whatever reason unknown to us. To be fair, her dam wasn't the nicest mare to be around and probably did her daughter more harm than good, but time and a lot of groundwork slowly got this filly out of her hard shell. She's a delicate looking thing, not too big in her shoulders or her head, but boy the powerful haunches on this girl has everyone beat to hell and back. Harp is a mean kicker when she's backed into a corner; one unassuming strike with a back leg and your femur is snapped in half before you even say her name. It's hard to keep Harp going in a straight line, especially when leading her out for turnout or to the hot walker. Her mind goes in five different directions on the way, guaranteeing a spook or three in the process (god forbid she walk past the same wheelbarrow 4 days in a row). She sits quietly in the paddock, enjoying her "alone" time where there aren't any humans to bother her.
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Pedigree Comments
Wyvern's Harp is by Wyvern, whose first foal hits the track Y20. Wyvern had his best season at three, where he won the final, sand leg of the distance series, the Super Derby**, and ran top three in the Queen's Plate**, Breeder's Stakes**, Pennsylvania Derby**, and Ohio Derby**. Wyvern is by Kyoujin, who sired one other foal in Firestorm. Firestorm won a number of HOTY races over his career, including the Prince of Wales Stakes**. Wyvern's dam, the grade three mare Trust Limits, has sired a number of notable foals. These include Limited Bluez (himself placed in the Breeders' Cup Sprint** and Breeders' Cup Juvenile** and sire of Starshine Sprint** winner Dauntless), Prideful Limits, Sweetness Unlimited, Hall of Famer Limited Edition, and Truly Limitless.
The dam, Happenstance, has produced one foal to race in the gelding Hurricane, who is G1 and a HOTY contender.
(Written by Kenren)
The dam, Happenstance, has produced one foal to race in the gelding Hurricane, who is G1 and a HOTY contender.
(Written by Kenren)
Race Results3YO SEASON
2nd in Y22 Royal Orbit Stakes - January Week 3 [11F/D] [3] [+3] 5th in Y22 OAKLAND STAKES* - January Week 1 [10F/D] [8] [+2] 5th in Y22 INNOCENT KISS STAKES* - February Week 2 [8.5F/D] [6] [+2] Total Points: 27
Starter Points [+5] | Raced Previously [+5] Y21: Won HOTY [+5] | Top 3 in 10+ HOTY races [+5] |
Racing InformationIt took a while for Wyvern's Harp to be 'okay' on the track, but when she got over her phase of jumping shadows and zig-zagging across the track, it was game over for everyone. Harp is one heavy-hitting powerhouse on the track. After playing around with equipment, we found blinkers made her more nutbar, and an open bridle with nothing just had her all over the place. A shadow roll? Completely different horse. Not the easiest to load, it honestly will take the gate staff a little bit to get her in, but it's never long before she's out and on the move. Anxiety makes her shuffle her feet in the gates, which doesn't allow her to have the fastest breaks, but she would rather have a clean one where she doesn't hit the dirt opposed to heading straight to the front. She doesn't mind being bumped around in the middle, as the distractions are far less out there compared to leading the field all by herself - she would rather not. Harp feeds off of the energy of the pack; she can cruise along at a slower pace and then accelerate to take over the lead within a few prowling strides.
Race Record: 17-3-5-3
Prospect Record: 1-0-1-0 Surface: Dirt Distance: 8-12 Furlongs (1f ext. given Y20) Leg Type: Mid-Pack |
Mother Mother / Eclipse Sportswire
Archives
PROSPECT SEASON
2nd in Y20 GHF's Next Top Racehorse R7* - July Week 1 [9F/D] [4]
2nd in Y20 GHF's Next Top Racehorse R7* - July Week 1 [9F/D] [4]
2YO SEASON
1st in Y21 IN REALITY STAKES* - January Week 3 [8.5F/D] [7] [+8]
1st in Y21 GENTILLE STAKES* - May Week 2 [9F/D] [4] [+8]
1st in Y21 JOE O'FARRELL JUVENILE FILLIES* - December Week 3 [9F/D] [4] [+8]
2nd in Y21 ON A STREAK STAKES* - February Week 4 [8.5F/D] [6] [+6]
2nd in Y21 OHIO JUVENILE STAKES* - March Week 3 [12F/D] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 VINDICTIVE FURY'S DEADLY DISTAFF* - Sept Week 2 [11F/D] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 FUTURITY STAKES* - September Week 4 [11F/D] [5] [+6]
2nd in Y21 MARYLAND MILLION LASSIE* - October Week 3 [12F/D] [3] [+6]
3rd in Y21 January Maiden Dirt - January Week 2 [10F/D] [3] [+2]
3rd in Y21 MAGIC MILLIONS FILLIES DIRT** - April Wk 1 [10F/D] [5] [+6]
3rd in Y21 TOP PAW STAKES* - July Week 2 [10F/D] [5] [+4]
4th in Y21 DARK SUNRISE DISTAFF* - February Week 2 [10F/D] [8] [+2]
4th in Y21 HORSESHOE FUTURITY* - April Week 4 [10F/D] [6] [+2]
4th in Y21 CODE OF HONOR STAKES* - August Week 1 [11F/D] [5] [+2]
Total Points: 77
1st in Y21 IN REALITY STAKES* - January Week 3 [8.5F/D] [7] [+8]
1st in Y21 GENTILLE STAKES* - May Week 2 [9F/D] [4] [+8]
1st in Y21 JOE O'FARRELL JUVENILE FILLIES* - December Week 3 [9F/D] [4] [+8]
2nd in Y21 ON A STREAK STAKES* - February Week 4 [8.5F/D] [6] [+6]
2nd in Y21 OHIO JUVENILE STAKES* - March Week 3 [12F/D] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 VINDICTIVE FURY'S DEADLY DISTAFF* - Sept Week 2 [11F/D] [4] [+6]
2nd in Y21 FUTURITY STAKES* - September Week 4 [11F/D] [5] [+6]
2nd in Y21 MARYLAND MILLION LASSIE* - October Week 3 [12F/D] [3] [+6]
3rd in Y21 January Maiden Dirt - January Week 2 [10F/D] [3] [+2]
3rd in Y21 MAGIC MILLIONS FILLIES DIRT** - April Wk 1 [10F/D] [5] [+6]
3rd in Y21 TOP PAW STAKES* - July Week 2 [10F/D] [5] [+4]
4th in Y21 DARK SUNRISE DISTAFF* - February Week 2 [10F/D] [8] [+2]
4th in Y21 HORSESHOE FUTURITY* - April Week 4 [10F/D] [6] [+2]
4th in Y21 CODE OF HONOR STAKES* - August Week 1 [11F/D] [5] [+2]
Total Points: 77