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Silent Wings
by Stormin Passion |
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out of BHoF Forbidden Wings |
16.3hh 14yo Black Thoroughbred Mare
Dirt: Great Turf: Fair Distance: 6-10 Furlongs
"The silent hunter gets the prey."
Dara is the spitting image of her sire Stormin Passion. Both the horses share the same coal black coat and muscular legs. Dara's sire was a multiple stakes winner during his racing days and a jumper in retirement, which must be responsible for Dara's musculature. From Forbidden Wings, though, Dara has unearthly speed. Unlike her dam, who won the Breeder's Cup Distaff and proved that she's a classic distance horse, Dara has the makings and temperament of a sprinter. Now that she's three, she's also shown a proficiency for miler distances, and has raced and won beautifully at races ranging six to nine furlongs. She also won a Triple Tiara race at ten furlongs, proving she can handle that distance too. The dirt, however, is the only surface she will tolerate running on.
To be in Dara's presence is enthralling. She's a beautiful creature. Though a black horse, every particle of light in the air seems to be attracted to her coat, and the light makes her gleam like a night goddess sent from the moon. However, this is just by looks. She is, in fact, a very menacing horse. The aura surrounding her is filled with hushed menace, silent menace, the kind of menace that can be controlled but is threatening all the same. Dara, fitting in with the menacing aura, prefers to be quiet. She lets her body language show what she could just whinny, but she isn't a verbal horse. She likes to enforce her menace with silence, and moves quietly like a predator. This filly possess an extremely analytical mind, and she is also observant. Nothing gets past her, and she can predict the outcome of many things. This side of her is a new addition for her three year old season, and it's obviously a strong asset to her racing. When it comes to her human relationships, Dara has bonded closely with Henna Turath. Henna's attitude about racing and her mannerisms have inspired a change in Dara, and the two are climbing the steps to stardom. Unfortunately, Henna is the only friend Dara has. The filly has not taken any measures to be friendly with any other horses, seeing them as inferior to her quiet manner. One time we found her and Deadly Desires together, but the two fillies haven't been friends together since. This actually suits Dara just fine, as she prefers to be an independent creature. Dara has got a lot of courage, heart and determination, like every hunter needs to have. She's quite an amazing horse.
Leg Type: Front Runner
Dara sees racing as a tournament. She has to come out on top, or she gets very moody. Her racing style is dominantly the one of a front runner. She breaks quick as lightning and immediately takes the lead. If a horse comes to challenge her, she'll throw a glare their way and fight to get right back up to the lead. This can tire her out and cause for a bad place, but on the uncommon day when she listens to her jockey, she will slow some and take up a position directly behind. She never backs down, and that is one of her great weaknesses as well as an amazing strength. For some races, where there is a lot of speed, Dara adopts a mid packer style. She'll stay two to three lengths back from the lead and then rapidly close in for the win. When in a dead sprint, Dara is practically unbeatable. You can try to stop her, but you'll probably fail. Dara competes at her best in every race, but is usually spurred on the most to win when facing a game, competitive filly. Then she reaches deep down and rips across the dirt like wildfire. When she sprints, expect a cheetah to cross that wire first, with the prey following. She is a silent runner, a silent hunter, and she always fights back.
"All beauty, all radiance, all of it was attracted to her form. Feminine with a hint of menace, but silent menace, hushed menace. The kind of menace that could be controlled."
Dara is the spitting image of her sire Stormin Passion. Both the horses share the same coal black coat and muscular legs. Dara's sire was a multiple stakes winner during his racing days and a jumper in retirement, which must be responsible for Dara's musculature. From Forbidden Wings, though, Dara has unearthly speed. Unlike her dam, who won the Breeder's Cup Distaff and proved that she's a classic distance horse, Dara has the makings and temperament of a sprinter. Now that she's three, she's also shown a proficiency for miler distances, and has raced and won beautifully at races ranging six to nine furlongs. She also won a Triple Tiara race at ten furlongs, proving she can handle that distance too. The dirt, however, is the only surface she will tolerate running on.
To be in Dara's presence is enthralling. She's a beautiful creature. Though a black horse, every particle of light in the air seems to be attracted to her coat, and the light makes her gleam like a night goddess sent from the moon. However, this is just by looks. She is, in fact, a very menacing horse. The aura surrounding her is filled with hushed menace, silent menace, the kind of menace that can be controlled but is threatening all the same. Dara, fitting in with the menacing aura, prefers to be quiet. She lets her body language show what she could just whinny, but she isn't a verbal horse. She likes to enforce her menace with silence, and moves quietly like a predator. This filly possess an extremely analytical mind, and she is also observant. Nothing gets past her, and she can predict the outcome of many things. This side of her is a new addition for her three year old season, and it's obviously a strong asset to her racing. When it comes to her human relationships, Dara has bonded closely with Henna Turath. Henna's attitude about racing and her mannerisms have inspired a change in Dara, and the two are climbing the steps to stardom. Unfortunately, Henna is the only friend Dara has. The filly has not taken any measures to be friendly with any other horses, seeing them as inferior to her quiet manner. One time we found her and Deadly Desires together, but the two fillies haven't been friends together since. This actually suits Dara just fine, as she prefers to be an independent creature. Dara has got a lot of courage, heart and determination, like every hunter needs to have. She's quite an amazing horse.
Leg Type: Front Runner
Dara sees racing as a tournament. She has to come out on top, or she gets very moody. Her racing style is dominantly the one of a front runner. She breaks quick as lightning and immediately takes the lead. If a horse comes to challenge her, she'll throw a glare their way and fight to get right back up to the lead. This can tire her out and cause for a bad place, but on the uncommon day when she listens to her jockey, she will slow some and take up a position directly behind. She never backs down, and that is one of her great weaknesses as well as an amazing strength. For some races, where there is a lot of speed, Dara adopts a mid packer style. She'll stay two to three lengths back from the lead and then rapidly close in for the win. When in a dead sprint, Dara is practically unbeatable. You can try to stop her, but you'll probably fail. Dara competes at her best in every race, but is usually spurred on the most to win when facing a game, competitive filly. Then she reaches deep down and rips across the dirt like wildfire. When she sprints, expect a cheetah to cross that wire first, with the prey following. She is a silent runner, a silent hunter, and she always fights back.
"All beauty, all radiance, all of it was attracted to her form. Feminine with a hint of menace, but silent menace, hushed menace. The kind of menace that could be controlled."
Progeny Report
full list to come upon retirement from breeding shed
Racing Career
Grade One Racehorse
Major Races WonY8 Ruffian Handicap, Y8 The Natural Memorial Stakes, Y8 Coaching Club American Oaks,Y9 Unicorn Horn Mile, Y9 Autumn Cup Grade One Dirt, Y9 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes, Y9 Dubai Filly Cup, Y9 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile, Y10 Unicorn Horn Mile, Y10 Spring Cup Grades Three, Two, One Dirt, Y10 Starry Night Stakes, Y10 Babbling Brook Handicap, Y10 Starshine Sprint
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Workouts
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PROSPECT SEASON
1st in the Can't Think Of A Name Stakes Y6 [Unrandomized]
2nd in Prospect Race One at GHS Racemeet #30
2nd in the GHF's Next Top Racehorse - Race Two Y6 [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Akita Prospecto Stakes Y6 [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Cool Costume Cup at Halloween Special Meet Y6 [Unrandomized]
5th in Prospect Race Two at GHS Racemeet #29
5th in GHF's Next Top Racehorse - Race Eight [Unrandomized]
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in Maiden Dirt at the Y7 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y7 Candid Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Three of the Y7 Cowboy Bepop Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in River Valley Maiden [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y7 Wild Cats Sprint [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y7 Lullabyebye Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race One of the Y7 Gurren Lagann Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race Four of the Y7 Black Butler Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Dusty Dunking Derby [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y7 Magnolia Maiden Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y7 Oscarianna Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y7 Millie & Whisper Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y7 Charlie's Angel Distaff [Unrandomized]
6th in the Y7 Tulip Bud Cup [Unrandomized]
7th in the Y7 Spring Break Juvenile [Unrandomized]
THREE YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in Race Three of the Boys Before Flowers Stakes Y8 [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Silverbulletday Handicap [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Pink Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Two of the Y8 March Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Grade Four Dirt at the Y8 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Ruffian Handicap [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 The Natural Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race One of the Y8 October Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Two of the Y8 December Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Coaching Club American Oaks [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Red Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Focus Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race Two of the Y8 July Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Acorn Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Humogeon Stakes Y8 [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Lemonade Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Lucky Street Stakes at the Cartel Derby Racemeet [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Unicorn Horn Mile [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Mother Goose Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in Race Two of the Y8 May Stakes [Unrandomized]
FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in the Y9 Unicorn Horn Mile [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Autumn Cup Grade One Dirt [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes [Randomized]
1st in the Y9 Dubai Filly Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Grade One Seaspray Cup [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Winter Cup Grade Two/One Dirt [Randomized]
3rd in the Y9 July Stakes Dirt [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Speed Demon Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Dubai World Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Night Stalker Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Sweet Stalker Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in Grade One Dirt at the Y9 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
FIVE YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in the Y10 Unicorn Horn Mile [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Spring Cup Grades Three, Two, One Dirt [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Starry Night Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Babbling Brook Handicap [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Starshine Sprint [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Red Wine Sprint [Unrandomized]
2nd in G3, G2, G1 Dirt at the Y10 Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Summer Cup Grade Three, Two, One Dirt [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Autumn Cup Grade One Dirt [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Palm Tree Paradise Invitational [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Breeders Cup Classic [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Winter Cup Grade One Dirt [Unrandomized]
1st in the Can't Think Of A Name Stakes Y6 [Unrandomized]
2nd in Prospect Race One at GHS Racemeet #30
2nd in the GHF's Next Top Racehorse - Race Two Y6 [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Akita Prospecto Stakes Y6 [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Cool Costume Cup at Halloween Special Meet Y6 [Unrandomized]
5th in Prospect Race Two at GHS Racemeet #29
5th in GHF's Next Top Racehorse - Race Eight [Unrandomized]
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in Maiden Dirt at the Y7 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y7 Candid Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Three of the Y7 Cowboy Bepop Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in River Valley Maiden [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y7 Wild Cats Sprint [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y7 Lullabyebye Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race One of the Y7 Gurren Lagann Derby [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race Four of the Y7 Black Butler Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Dusty Dunking Derby [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y7 Magnolia Maiden Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Y7 Oscarianna Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y7 Millie & Whisper Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in the Y7 Charlie's Angel Distaff [Unrandomized]
6th in the Y7 Tulip Bud Cup [Unrandomized]
7th in the Y7 Spring Break Juvenile [Unrandomized]
THREE YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in Race Three of the Boys Before Flowers Stakes Y8 [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Silverbulletday Handicap [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Pink Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Two of the Y8 March Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Grade Four Dirt at the Y8 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Ruffian Handicap [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 The Natural Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race One of the Y8 October Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in Race Two of the Y8 December Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y8 Coaching Club American Oaks [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Red Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Focus Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in Race Two of the Y8 July Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Acorn Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y8 Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Humogeon Stakes Y8 [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Lemonade Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Lucky Street Stakes at the Cartel Derby Racemeet [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Unicorn Horn Mile [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Mother Goose Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y8 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in Race Two of the Y8 May Stakes [Unrandomized]
FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in the Y9 Unicorn Horn Mile [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Autumn Cup Grade One Dirt [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes [Randomized]
1st in the Y9 Dubai Filly Cup [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y9 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Grade One Seaspray Cup [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y9 Winter Cup Grade Two/One Dirt [Randomized]
3rd in the Y9 July Stakes Dirt [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Speed Demon Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y9 Dubai World Cup [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Night Stalker Stakes [Unrandomized]
4th in the Sweet Stalker Stakes [Unrandomized]
5th in Grade One Dirt at the Y9 GHS Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
FIVE YEAR OLD SEASON
1st in the Y10 Unicorn Horn Mile [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Spring Cup Grades Three, Two, One Dirt [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Starry Night Stakes [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Babbling Brook Handicap [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Starshine Sprint [Unrandomized]
1st in the Y10 Red Wine Sprint [Unrandomized]
2nd in G3, G2, G1 Dirt at the Y10 Stable Face Off [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Summer Cup Grade Three, Two, One Dirt [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Autumn Cup Grade One Dirt [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Palm Tree Paradise Invitational [Unrandomized]
2nd in the Y10 Breeders Cup Classic [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes [Unrandomized]
3rd in the Y10 Winter Cup Grade One Dirt [Unrandomized]