Y16 Dark Bay Thoroughbred Stallion
16.3 Hands Grade One 5-8 Furlong Turf Runner Record: 49-13-13-9 Winner of six HOTY races |
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Hemi is undoubtedly fussier than some of the fillies at Highgrove; his moodswings and restlessness are incomparable to any of the other horses in his Y16 crop. One moment this unpredictable Sweet Sugar Cane son is standing patiently during grooming and the next he has has all four feet off the ground and is throwing the tantrum to end all tantrums. Hypersensitive, he will swing his legs at handlers if they touch anywhere he deems to be 'ticklish', and all the handling in the world couldn't change his mind. He's developed himself quite the nickname among staff, none other than 'Princess', as it seems even the light touch of a fly can render him franticly throwing his legs in all directions.
When it comes to both people and horses, Hemi really appreciates his personal-space-bubble. Though he remains within relatively close proximity of other horses during turn out, he definitely will have something to say about it if anybody tries to get comfortable with him. Sensitive in both body and mind, Hemi's mentality is far too hyperreactive to be considered particularly stable. His flight response is lightning fast, and there's no consideration given to 'fight'. Even still, he's not one to get comfortable around as he's shockingly hard to sway once he's decided he's going to kick his heels up, and he'll take anything in his way down with him.
When it comes to both people and horses, Hemi really appreciates his personal-space-bubble. Though he remains within relatively close proximity of other horses during turn out, he definitely will have something to say about it if anybody tries to get comfortable with him. Sensitive in both body and mind, Hemi's mentality is far too hyperreactive to be considered particularly stable. His flight response is lightning fast, and there's no consideration given to 'fight'. Even still, he's not one to get comfortable around as he's shockingly hard to sway once he's decided he's going to kick his heels up, and he'll take anything in his way down with him.
None yet!
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Leg Type: Front Runner
Leg Type: Front Runner
It was a slow process teaching Hemingway that the gates weren't going to eat him alive; and even now he can fuss when loading and remains tense when finally within. If nothing else, his hatred of the barriers guarantees a lightning-fast break and an impressive sprint away from it for the first few furlongs. Hands down, this kid is the fastest starter we've got, and you need only watch his animated running style to know that this is where his intimidatingly raw speed truly shows it's face. With body movement that quakes every muscle in his torso and limbs, and near gives the impression he'd almost rattle apart if he sustained it for too long, it's a wild ride for his jockey and they had best have a good seat. There's no such thing as a slow pace when this horse is involved, his mind becoming obsessively absorbed by his blistering gallop and zoning out to the presence of competitors. With the combination of an impressive length of stride and an over-enthusiasm to bolt, Hemi makes up a lot of vital distance in the early stages of the race and this is typically where the shorter the distance, the more dramatic his winning margin.
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G1 Afterglow*, G1 Sweet Dreams*, G1 HOF Deadly Desires*, G1 Windbreaker*, G1 Sugar Jayde*, G1 Sweetness Unlimited*, G1 Sweet Like Sugar*, G1 Sugar Rush*, G1 Secret Success*, G1 Final Velocity*, G1 Liberated Treasure*, G3 City Lights*, G4 Sweet Reverie*, G4 The Goodness*, Y Elementary, W Illusionist
G1 Afterglow*, G1 Sweet Dreams*, G1 HOF Deadly Desires*, G1 Windbreaker*, G1 Sugar Jayde*, G1 Sweetness Unlimited*, G1 Sweet Like Sugar*, G1 Sugar Rush*, G1 Secret Success*, G1 Final Velocity*, G1 Liberated Treasure*, G3 City Lights*, G4 Sweet Reverie*, G4 The Goodness*, Y Elementary, W Illusionist
Two Year Old Season
1st in LEGACY TURF SPRINT STAKES* - M 6F T 2yos (JanWk3)
1st in STRIDE OF PERFECTION HANDICAP* - 7F T 2YO O (FebWk4)
1st in MAGIC MILLIONS COLTS TURF SPRINT* - 6F T 2YO C (AprWk1)
1st in SPRINTY SPRINT SPRINT* - 5F T @2YO (NovWk3)
2nd in THE WIRE FINISH CUP JUVENILE SPRINT* - 6F TURF (MarWk2)
2nd in CRYIN' OUT LOUD LEGACY STAKES* - G5+ 6F T 2YO (AprWk4)
2nd in I'M SPECIAL STAKES* - G5 7F T 2YOS (JunWk1)
2nd in SPEEDY SPEED SPEED STAKES* - G5+ 6F T 2YOS (OctWk3)
3rd in FTH JUVENILE TURF SPRINT* - G5+ 6F T 2YO (MayWk2)
3rd in ALTLUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT* - 6F T 2YO (Sep Wk3)
4th in REMSON STAKES* - 7.5F T 2YO COLTS G5+ (JunWk3)
4th in SHRAPNEL STAKES* - 6F T 2YO G5+ (OctWk2)
4th in SUICUNE STAKES* - 6F T 2YO (AugWk3)
4th in RUSHY RUSH RUSH STAKES* - 7F T 2YO (NovWk1)
6th in BREEDERS CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT - 5F T 2YO (DecWk4)
Three Year Old Season
1st in Y19 Battlestone Downs Turf Sprint*//Feb Wk1 BSD [6F T]
1st G4 Kaniska Stakes [8F/T] September wk 3 @GHF
1st G4 Val's Lemon Drop Derby [7F/T] October wk 2 @BSD
1st G3 Padma Derby [6F/T] November wk 2 @BSD
2nd in Y19 Top Speed Stakes*//Apr Wk3 GHF [7F T]
2nd G5+ Spartan Stampede Dash* [7F/T] May wk 2 @BSD
2nd G5+ Superstar Sprint* [7F/T] September wk 1 @GHF
2nd G3 Viviparous Stakes R2 [8F/T] October wk 3 @TW
3rd in Y19 Omaha Beach Stakes*//Mar Wk4 TW [5F T]
3rd G5+ Spring Sprinter Championship* [6F/S] June wk 2 @BSD
3rd G5+ Boys Festival* [6F/T] June wk 3 @GHF
3rd G3 Oleander Cup [5F/T] November wk 3 @GHF
3rd G4+G3 Baubles Sprint [7F/T] December wk 1 @GHF
4th in Y19 Deal Driven Sprint*//Mar Wk2 GHF [6F T]
5th in Y19 Unicorn Horn Junior Turf Sprint*//Jan Wk4 GHF [6F T]
5th G5+ Highway Stakes** [6F/T] August wk 2 @GHF
6th G5+ Queen's Silver Jubilee* [7F/T] May wk 4 @BSD
Four Year Old Season
1st G3 Nestor G. Stakes [8F/T] April wk 3 @BSD (5)
1st G3 Indian Brava Stakes [8F/T] June wk 2 @BSD (5)
1st G2 Decrescent Stakes [6F/T] October wk 2 @TW (2)
1st G2 Firenze Fire Stakes* [8F/T] October wk 4 @BSD (5)
1st G2 Summer House Stakes [5F/T] November wk 2 @BSD (2)
2nd G3+ Dancing On Nails Memorial Stakes* [5F/T] April wk 2 @GHF (7)
2nd G3 Summer Cup Grade Three Turf* [6F/T] May wk 4 @GHF (5)
2nd G2 Simaura Stakes [8F/T] July wk 1 @BSD (6)
2nd G2 Lion Stakes [6F/T] August wk 1 @GHF (4)
2nd O Fall Highweight Handicap* [7.5F/T] December wk 1 @TW (5)
3rd G4+ Dream Stakes* [7F/T] September wk 1 @GHF (5)
3rd G3+G2 Why Not Whiskey Stakes* [6F/T] September wk 3 @GHF (7)
4th G3+ Tears Of An Angel Memorial Stakes* [7F/T] Feb wk 2 @GHF (5)
4th G3+ Velocity Stakes** [6F/T] November wk 4 @GHF (5)
5th O Unicorn Horn Turf Sprint* [6F/T] January wk 4 @GHF (6)
5th G2+ Cordiality Stakes* [7.5F/T] August wk 4 @TW (5)
6th G3+G2 Deadly Desires Memorial Stakes* [8F/T] March wk 4 @GHF (7)
1st in LEGACY TURF SPRINT STAKES* - M 6F T 2yos (JanWk3)
1st in STRIDE OF PERFECTION HANDICAP* - 7F T 2YO O (FebWk4)
1st in MAGIC MILLIONS COLTS TURF SPRINT* - 6F T 2YO C (AprWk1)
1st in SPRINTY SPRINT SPRINT* - 5F T @2YO (NovWk3)
2nd in THE WIRE FINISH CUP JUVENILE SPRINT* - 6F TURF (MarWk2)
2nd in CRYIN' OUT LOUD LEGACY STAKES* - G5+ 6F T 2YO (AprWk4)
2nd in I'M SPECIAL STAKES* - G5 7F T 2YOS (JunWk1)
2nd in SPEEDY SPEED SPEED STAKES* - G5+ 6F T 2YOS (OctWk3)
3rd in FTH JUVENILE TURF SPRINT* - G5+ 6F T 2YO (MayWk2)
3rd in ALTLUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT* - 6F T 2YO (Sep Wk3)
4th in REMSON STAKES* - 7.5F T 2YO COLTS G5+ (JunWk3)
4th in SHRAPNEL STAKES* - 6F T 2YO G5+ (OctWk2)
4th in SUICUNE STAKES* - 6F T 2YO (AugWk3)
4th in RUSHY RUSH RUSH STAKES* - 7F T 2YO (NovWk1)
6th in BREEDERS CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT - 5F T 2YO (DecWk4)
Three Year Old Season
1st in Y19 Battlestone Downs Turf Sprint*//Feb Wk1 BSD [6F T]
1st G4 Kaniska Stakes [8F/T] September wk 3 @GHF
1st G4 Val's Lemon Drop Derby [7F/T] October wk 2 @BSD
1st G3 Padma Derby [6F/T] November wk 2 @BSD
2nd in Y19 Top Speed Stakes*//Apr Wk3 GHF [7F T]
2nd G5+ Spartan Stampede Dash* [7F/T] May wk 2 @BSD
2nd G5+ Superstar Sprint* [7F/T] September wk 1 @GHF
2nd G3 Viviparous Stakes R2 [8F/T] October wk 3 @TW
3rd in Y19 Omaha Beach Stakes*//Mar Wk4 TW [5F T]
3rd G5+ Spring Sprinter Championship* [6F/S] June wk 2 @BSD
3rd G5+ Boys Festival* [6F/T] June wk 3 @GHF
3rd G3 Oleander Cup [5F/T] November wk 3 @GHF
3rd G4+G3 Baubles Sprint [7F/T] December wk 1 @GHF
4th in Y19 Deal Driven Sprint*//Mar Wk2 GHF [6F T]
5th in Y19 Unicorn Horn Junior Turf Sprint*//Jan Wk4 GHF [6F T]
5th G5+ Highway Stakes** [6F/T] August wk 2 @GHF
6th G5+ Queen's Silver Jubilee* [7F/T] May wk 4 @BSD
Four Year Old Season
1st G3 Nestor G. Stakes [8F/T] April wk 3 @BSD (5)
1st G3 Indian Brava Stakes [8F/T] June wk 2 @BSD (5)
1st G2 Decrescent Stakes [6F/T] October wk 2 @TW (2)
1st G2 Firenze Fire Stakes* [8F/T] October wk 4 @BSD (5)
1st G2 Summer House Stakes [5F/T] November wk 2 @BSD (2)
2nd G3+ Dancing On Nails Memorial Stakes* [5F/T] April wk 2 @GHF (7)
2nd G3 Summer Cup Grade Three Turf* [6F/T] May wk 4 @GHF (5)
2nd G2 Simaura Stakes [8F/T] July wk 1 @BSD (6)
2nd G2 Lion Stakes [6F/T] August wk 1 @GHF (4)
2nd O Fall Highweight Handicap* [7.5F/T] December wk 1 @TW (5)
3rd G4+ Dream Stakes* [7F/T] September wk 1 @GHF (5)
3rd G3+G2 Why Not Whiskey Stakes* [6F/T] September wk 3 @GHF (7)
4th G3+ Tears Of An Angel Memorial Stakes* [7F/T] Feb wk 2 @GHF (5)
4th G3+ Velocity Stakes** [6F/T] November wk 4 @GHF (5)
5th O Unicorn Horn Turf Sprint* [6F/T] January wk 4 @GHF (6)
5th G2+ Cordiality Stakes* [7.5F/T] August wk 4 @TW (5)
6th G3+G2 Deadly Desires Memorial Stakes* [8F/T] March wk 4 @GHF (7)