GHF Hall of Fame Inductee
Year 10 Encouragement Award, Year 11 Encouragement Award, Year 12 GHF December Horse of the Month, Year 12 Best Older Mare
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Sillenia
by Grand Silence |
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out of Tamaraq |
16.2hh 12yo Bay Thoroughbred Mare
Dirt: Great Turf: Great Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Sired by Grand Silence and out of Tamaraq, Sill has a lot to live up to. Her sire was a well respected racehorse on the track who won many great races and received an award for every year he ran in. He is the sire of Worldbreaker and Night Goddess, as well as upcoming Silent Fury. Her dam Tamaraq is the mother of Hail To Prince, Wabi Sabi and The Osakan Prince, all of which left their marks on the track. Hail To Prince is the sire of our own Royal Cadenza. Through her mixed and strong bloodlines, Sill inherited a love of both surfaces as well as miler to slight router distances. She also inherited her strong personality and will from her ancestors.
Sill is a very headstrong filly. On some days it's her way or no way, just like her sire. On days when she is not being headstrong or willful, however, she is demanding, whether it be for treats, exercise or just attention. And despite your wishes, you just can't resist her. She is a beautiful creature, with a rich bay color finely accented by her black points. Her eyes cry out with energy and enthusiasm, as well as petulant desire for attention. Or, on her headstrong days, they blaze with the fiery strength of her will. As well as being mentally strong, she is also physically strong. She can work alongside the colts easily, and can often be mistaken for one (especially on a headstrong day). Sill is the alpha, and she is always challenging others. Krystal, her rider, believes it to be an attempt to better herself, or just something to do. Unlike other dominant horses, however, Sill does not hold grudges easily, and bounces back if she loses a race. She accepts that she is not on top of the world; however, that doesn't stop her from occasionally acting as though she is.
Leg Type: Closer
Sill is a closer. This may come as a bit of a surprise, especially if you know of her willful personality, but she prefers to break at the back and then bide her time. She is unusually patient during her races, usually not making a move until the final half mile. Then, she slowly begins to move up and as the stretch approaches she begins to sprint, and all watching wonder where the heck she came from. She just magically appears and takes the lead, and tries her darnedest to keep herself there in front, where she is the alpha and the rest are following. There are some races where her patience snaps and she goes too early, but Krystal is learning just how to ride Sill so that the filly listens to her more on those days.
Sill is a very headstrong filly. On some days it's her way or no way, just like her sire. On days when she is not being headstrong or willful, however, she is demanding, whether it be for treats, exercise or just attention. And despite your wishes, you just can't resist her. She is a beautiful creature, with a rich bay color finely accented by her black points. Her eyes cry out with energy and enthusiasm, as well as petulant desire for attention. Or, on her headstrong days, they blaze with the fiery strength of her will. As well as being mentally strong, she is also physically strong. She can work alongside the colts easily, and can often be mistaken for one (especially on a headstrong day). Sill is the alpha, and she is always challenging others. Krystal, her rider, believes it to be an attempt to better herself, or just something to do. Unlike other dominant horses, however, Sill does not hold grudges easily, and bounces back if she loses a race. She accepts that she is not on top of the world; however, that doesn't stop her from occasionally acting as though she is.
Leg Type: Closer
Sill is a closer. This may come as a bit of a surprise, especially if you know of her willful personality, but she prefers to break at the back and then bide her time. She is unusually patient during her races, usually not making a move until the final half mile. Then, she slowly begins to move up and as the stretch approaches she begins to sprint, and all watching wonder where the heck she came from. She just magically appears and takes the lead, and tries her darnedest to keep herself there in front, where she is the alpha and the rest are following. There are some races where her patience snaps and she goes too early, but Krystal is learning just how to ride Sill so that the filly listens to her more on those days.
Progeny Report
full list to come upon retirement from breeding shed
Racing Career
Grade One Champion
Rival of Terror Smile, then Alluring Assault
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Prospect Season
1st in Prospect Dirt at the Y8 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Prospect Challenge Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in Race Four of the GHF Next Top Racehorse Y8 [Unrandomized]
5th in Race Three of the GHF Next Top Racehorse Y8 [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Prospect Challenge Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in Race Four of the GHF Next Top Racehorse Y8 [Unrandomized]
5th in Race Three of the GHF Next Top Racehorse Y8 [Unrandomized]
Juvenile Season
1st in the Flipping Frog Stakes at the Y9 Akita Rose Newcomers Series [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Debutante Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Cotton Candy Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Unicorn Horn Juvenile Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Wannabeastar Turf Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Youville Handicap [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Autumn Cup Grade Five Dirt [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Over The Rainbow Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y9 Grade Five Dirt Summer Cup [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y9 Grade Five Seaspray Cup [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y9 Gallop To The Gallows Stakes [Unrandomized]
7th in the Y9 Youth Challenge [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Debutante Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Cotton Candy Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Unicorn Horn Juvenile Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Wannabeastar Turf Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Youville Handicap [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Autumn Cup Grade Five Dirt [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Over The Rainbow Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y9 Grade Five Dirt Summer Cup [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y9 Grade Five Seaspray Cup [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y9 Gallop To The Gallows Stakes [Unrandomized]
7th in the Y9 Youth Challenge [Unrandomized]
Classic Season
1st in the Y10 Sassonogen Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Grade Four Turf at the Y10 Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Kentucky Open [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race One of the Y10 January Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Unicorn Horn Fillies [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Florida Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Belmont Turf Classic [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Autumn Cup Grade Two Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Garnet Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Spring Cup Grade Four Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Alabama Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Preakness Champion Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Independence Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Caulfield Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Euphoria Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Dubai World Cup [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y10 Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y10 The Handsome Mile [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y10 Dubai Filly Cup [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y10 Palm Tree Paradise Invitational [Unrandomized]
1st in Grade Four Turf at the Y10 Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Kentucky Open [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race One of the Y10 January Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Unicorn Horn Fillies [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Florida Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Belmont Turf Classic [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Autumn Cup Grade Two Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Garnet Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Spring Cup Grade Four Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Alabama Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Preakness Champion Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Independence Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Caulfield Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Euphoria Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Dubai World Cup [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y10 Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y10 The Handsome Mile [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y10 Dubai Filly Cup [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y10 Palm Tree Paradise Invitational [Unrandomized]
Four Year Old Season
1st in the Y11 Unicorn Horn Turf [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Spring Cup Grade Three Turf [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Girly Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Little Miss Innocent Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Winter Cup Grade Two Turf [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Willie Nillie Distaff [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Full Moon Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Dubai World Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Stable Face Off Grades Three, Two, One Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Bank On Silver Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Merry Bay King Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Summer Cup Grade Two Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Melbourne Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Tropical Rainforest Invitational [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 True Enough Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Rising Fury Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Senior Superstars Finale [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Dream Cup [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 El Sol Del Mar Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y11 Euphoria Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
6th in the Y11 Dubai Filly Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Spring Cup Grade Three Turf [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Girly Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Little Miss Innocent Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Winter Cup Grade Two Turf [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y11 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Willie Nillie Distaff [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Full Moon Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y11 Dubai World Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Stable Face Off Grades Three, Two, One Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Bank On Silver Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Merry Bay King Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Summer Cup Grade Two Turf [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Melbourne Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y11 Tropical Rainforest Invitational [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 True Enough Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Rising Fury Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Senior Superstars Finale [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 Dream Cup [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y11 El Sol Del Mar Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y11 Euphoria Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
6th in the Y11 Dubai Filly Cup [Unrandomized]
Senior Season
1st in the Y12 Spring Cup Grade One+Two Turf//Feb Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Willie Nillie Distaff//Mar Wk2 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Merry Bay King Memorial Stakes//Apr Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Rising Fury Memorial Stakes//June Wk2 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Madame Derby//Aug Wk3 TW [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Twilight Stakes//Aug Wk4 TW [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Pegasus Stakes//Nov Wk3 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Tropical Rainforest Invitational//Dec Wk3 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf//Dec Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Unicorn Horn Classic//Jan Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Carte Blanche Derby//Feb Wk2 TW [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Rampallion Stakes//May Wk1 TW [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Summer Cup Grade One Turf//May Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Winter Cup Grade One Turf//Oct Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Starry Night Stakes//Mar Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Stable Face Off Grades 3,2,1 Turf//Mar Wk5 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Melbourne Cup//Nov Wk1 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Cox Plate//Nov Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Willie Nillie Distaff//Mar Wk2 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Merry Bay King Memorial Stakes//Apr Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Rising Fury Memorial Stakes//June Wk2 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Madame Derby//Aug Wk3 TW [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Twilight Stakes//Aug Wk4 TW [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Pegasus Stakes//Nov Wk3 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Tropical Rainforest Invitational//Dec Wk3 GHF [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y12 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf//Dec Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Unicorn Horn Classic//Jan Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Carte Blanche Derby//Feb Wk2 TW [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Rampallion Stakes//May Wk1 TW [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Summer Cup Grade One Turf//May Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y12 Winter Cup Grade One Turf//Oct Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Starry Night Stakes//Mar Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Stable Face Off Grades 3,2,1 Turf//Mar Wk5 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Melbourne Cup//Nov Wk1 GHF [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y12 Cox Plate//Nov Wk4 GHF [Unrandomized]