Post by Taylor on Apr 22, 2014 10:01:04 GMT
Photo Credit: Frances J. Karon
Horse Credit: Black Onyx
Registered Name: Black Magic
Nickname: Houdini
Registration Number: #1541
Age: 2 Year Old
Breed: Thoroughbred
Color/Markings: Black/Blaze, 2 socks
Height: 16.2hh
Gender: Colt
Personality: Houdini has some of the best bloodlines with grandsires War Admiral and Merry Bay King. He has the opportunity to become a legendary racehorse someday. He runs at the speed of light. He is high strung and quite fierce, but always remains well-mannered. He holds a special place in Taylor's heart. Now, that she's got him, she swears she will keep him for the rest of his life. He is a wonderful addition to Sugarhill Farm. This will remain his forever home. On the track, he is a bomb. The front is where he goes and where he intends to stay. He is fast and intimidating. Wherever Taylor goes, Houdini follows her.
Pedigree: Warlock X No Wonder
Pedigree Comments: Houdini comes from the prestigious War Admiral and Merry Bay King bloodlines. His sire, Warlock, was a Grade Two racehorse, winner of the Y6 Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf and Y6 Melbourne Cup. He is the son of the great War Admiral. He's a big draft-looking Thoroughbred. His dam, No Wonder, was a Grade Five mare with a bunch of energy. Her sire and dam were both Grade One horses. Houdini has the lines to be a great champion, some day.
Nest Race: FTH Juvenile Turf Classic / May Week 2/TW
Prospect Record: 9-5-2-1
Race Record: 5-1-2-0
Grade: G5
Dirt: Great (Surface Supreme)
Turf: Great
Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Leg Type: Front
Racing Comments: Houdini is a great dual surface horse. He's shown great promise on the dirt and turf courses. He has great bloodlines. He is looking very promising. Plan on racing him a couple more years. It won't take him long to get to Grade One status. Fast runner with charisma and flair. He is a front runner. He has to be in front and in charge.
Workouts
See The Magic / Jan Week 1
He's Got The Magic / Jan Week 4
Immortal Magic / Feb Week 2
Magic In His Eyes / Feb Week 4
A Magical Mind / May Week 1
A Little Magic in the Classic / May Week 2
Race Results
Prospect Season
1st in Proving True Prospect / JanWk4
1st in Cuesta Prospect / JulyWk3
1st in SOPS Best Bred Tournament Classic Dirt Yearlings
1st in GHF's Next Top Racehorse Race 8 / AugWk1
1st in GHF's Nest Top Racehorse Race 9 / SeptWk1
2nd in Sweetheart Valentine Prospect / FebWk1
2nd in Ianitrix Prospect / DecWk4
3rd in Bagarre Prospect Race Two / MarWk3
4th in GHF Stable Face Off: Prospect Turf / MarWk4
Y14
1st in Knickerbocker Stakes / JanWk1
2nd in Genesee Valley Hunt Cup / FebWk1
2nd in March Juvenile Turf Face Off / MarWk2
5th in Itrepid Racing Handicap / MarWk4
6th in Spring Cup Grade Five Dirt / FebWk4
Other Accomplishments
Y13 Prospect Colt of the Year
Buybacks: Cavallo