PARAGON (G2)Y15 16HH BAY STALLION - WON OVER 7-12F DUAL
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Personality: Paragon, or Gunner as he is more commonly known as - is a fireball of a horse. Most of the time, he's a gentleman - sweet and affectionate towards both humans and horses alike. Give it time, though, and the embers will fire into full flame. Gunner will become energetic, hard to handle, and unable to take no for an answer. Call it a stubborn streak, call it a random wild streak, whatever you would like as long as you call it like it is - a volcano exploding before settling into dormancy and then exploding again. Thankfully, though, you can usually see the fire building on way in advance; this horse gives signs, whether it be a random pinning of his ears or sudden baring of his teeth. Also thankfully, the random bursts of temper never last for a long time; Gunner is quick to fire before he settles right back down again. In the barn, Gunner can be territorial. He doesn't like anybody approaching his stall without him seeing them first and is thus rarely relaxed when stabled, constantly on alert for approaching entities. Gunner is far more relaxed in the open pasture, where he can see anybody approaching ages before they reach him. Then his gentlemanly tendencies shine through; Gunner is often not difficult to catch, knowing that what awaits him could be a good grooming, a bath, a workout, or all three. He enjoys being taken care of; few things make him happier than a good session of pampering. This horse embodies all kinds of fire; slow-burning affection and molten aggression.
HORSE PICTURED - AIR FORCE BLUE | BUYBACKS - SUNFROST
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PEDIGREE COMMENTS To put it simply Paragon has some of the freshest bloodlines on the market. Coming from a sire and dam who have no notable relatives, he is a clean slate for all of your richly bred mares. His sire, ACE'S DIAMOND RIO was a G2 racehorse who consistently won despite his short career of 25 starts. His dam UTOPIA on the other hand was an unraced broodmare, already foaling multiple graded stakes winners. G1 MALIBU STAR and G3 SHIPWRECKED. Paragon's siblings include graded stakes winners VIRTUOSO, MALIBU STAR, SHIPWRECKED, INSOLENCE, and HEART OF RIO. While Paragon may not have been the most successful of his siblings on the track, we believe his perfect conformation and natural ability will transfer well to his offspring.
Grade 2
7-12 furlongs
Turf [Great] Dirt [Great]
Race Results:
55 | 10 - 12 - 15 67%
Gunner is a powerhouse horse. One look at him and you can tell that he's a classic distance kind of animal, with rangy legs and a determined, hard-working disposition to match. Gunner likes to run. Before a race, he can be overly excitable, inclined to buck a few times in the paddock to express his excitement for all to see. Gunner has a very ground-eating stride and efficient way of moving that makes him pleasant to look at. He is also a pleasant ride, one of those types who won't give you any trouble as long as he gets to run. When the gates open, Gunner likes to lay low with the pack, somewhere where he can feel horses both in front of and behind him. He bides his time and lets everybody else tire themselves out at the front or eat the dirt or turf at the back. Around the final turn is when Gunner comes alive. When given the signal, Gunner responds, roaring to life and - quite fittingly - gunning for the lead. Gunner can accelerate sharply around turns, but he is at his fastest in the stretch. It is here that his heart can be put on full display for all to see. Gunner likes to win, and he likes to win by as much as possible. This is a horse that doesn't settle; the minute he clinches the lead, he's liable to keep accelerating as though he's still trying to catch the leader. This horse loves to go fast and doesn't handle traffic problems all too well; impediment to his motion can throw him off his game. Luckily, Amber Black has the experience to guide him to favorable outcomes the majority of the time.
7-12 furlongs
Turf [Great] Dirt [Great]
Race Results:
55 | 10 - 12 - 15 67%
Gunner is a powerhouse horse. One look at him and you can tell that he's a classic distance kind of animal, with rangy legs and a determined, hard-working disposition to match. Gunner likes to run. Before a race, he can be overly excitable, inclined to buck a few times in the paddock to express his excitement for all to see. Gunner has a very ground-eating stride and efficient way of moving that makes him pleasant to look at. He is also a pleasant ride, one of those types who won't give you any trouble as long as he gets to run. When the gates open, Gunner likes to lay low with the pack, somewhere where he can feel horses both in front of and behind him. He bides his time and lets everybody else tire themselves out at the front or eat the dirt or turf at the back. Around the final turn is when Gunner comes alive. When given the signal, Gunner responds, roaring to life and - quite fittingly - gunning for the lead. Gunner can accelerate sharply around turns, but he is at his fastest in the stretch. It is here that his heart can be put on full display for all to see. Gunner likes to win, and he likes to win by as much as possible. This is a horse that doesn't settle; the minute he clinches the lead, he's liable to keep accelerating as though he's still trying to catch the leader. This horse loves to go fast and doesn't handle traffic problems all too well; impediment to his motion can throw him off his game. Luckily, Amber Black has the experience to guide him to favorable outcomes the majority of the time.
PROSPECT SEASON (Y16)3rd Storytime Prospect || October Week 4
4th la Liberte Prospect || November Week 1 5th Janvier Prospect || January Week 1 2YO SEASON (Y17)1st Try And Catch Me Cup || February Week 3 [D/11F]
3rd Johnstown Stakes || March Week 2 [D/10F] 3rd Cadalliax Derby || April Week 2 [D/9F] 3rd Veritas Stakes Race Three || June Week 3 [T/11F] 3rd July Juvenile Dirt Faceoff || July Week 2 [D/12F] 3rd Springfield Derby I || August Week 2 [D/9F] 4th January Maiden Dirt || January Week 2 [D/10F] 4th Fanfreluche Stakes || February Week 1 [D/10F] 4th Stable Faceoff G5 Dirt Sprint* || March Week 5 [D/5F] 4th Deschampbault Derby || April Week 4 [D/12F] 4th Green Cup || September Week 3 [D/12F] 5th Ohio Freshman Stakes || Sept Week 1 [D/9F] 7th FURIOUS PASSION MARATHON* || October Week 2 [D/12F] 5YO SEASON (Y20)1st in the Y20 Boulder Cup | 10F T | 3 | Mar Wk 4
1st in the Y20 All For Glory Stakes | 10F T | 4 | Jun Wk 3 2nd in the Y20 Master Stakes | 12F T | 4 | Apr Wk 1 2nd in the Y20 Abrogation Stakes | 11F T | 2 | Sept Wk 1 3rd in the Y20 Ebrillade Stakes | 8F T | 5 | May Wk 1 3rd in the Y20 Fanta Dielo Stakes | 12F T | May Wk 3 3rd in the Y20 Fabulosity Stakes | 9F T | June Wk 4 3rd in the Y20 America Stakes | 10F T | Sept Wk 3 3rd in the Y20 Jupiter Stakes | 8F T | 3 | Oct Wk 1 3rd in the Y20 Cicatrix Stakes | 9F T | 3 | Nov Wk 4 4th in the Y20 Deletion Stakes | 11F T | Jan Wk 2 4th in the Y20 Flagitious Stakes | 8F T | 4 | Oct Wk 3 4th in the Y20 Dalliance Stakes | 8F T | 4 | Nov Wk 2 5th in the Y20 Scorpio Stakes | 11F T | 6 | Mar Wk 1 5th in the Y20 Mount Desert Derby | 10F T | 5 | July Wk 2 |
3YO SEASON (Y18)1st Agerasia Stakes || October Week 4 [T/11F]
1st Farrell Stakes || November Week 1 [D/12F] 2nd New Year Dirt Stakes || January Week 1 [D/11F] 2nd Thirstforlife Stakes || October Week 1 [D/12F] 3rd February Dirt Stakes || February Week 2 [D/12F] 4YO SEASON (Y19)1st in Y19 Insight Stakes//Jan Wk3 TW [9F T]
1st in Y19 Party All Night Derby//Mar Wk3 TW [11F T] 1st in Y19 Blossom Stakes//Apr Wk3 GHF [12F T] 1st in Y19 Lots of Chocolate Stakes//June Wk4 BSD [12F T] 1st in Y19 Confarreation Stakes//Dec Wk3 TW [9F T] 2nd in Y19 Connection Derby//Feb Wk4 BSD [9F T] 2nd in Y19 Rock The Boat Stakes//May Wk3 TW [10F T] 2nd in Y19 SUMMER CUP GRADE 4 TURF//May Wk4 GHF [10F T] 2nd in Y19 Whipping By Stakes//June Wk2 TW [9F T] 2nd in Y19 RunForRiches Stakes//Aug Wk4 BSD [11F T] 2nd in Y19 Copacetic Stakes//Sep Wk1 TW [12F T] 2nd in Y19 Beijing Cup//Sep Wk3 GHF [11F T] 2nd in Y19 Middleberg Mint Derby//Nov Wk4 BSD [12F T] 2nd in Y19 Esplenderosa Stakes//Dec Wk1 BSD [11F T] 3rd in Y19 Touch Up Stakes//Feb Wk3 TW [8F D] 3rd in Y19 Obloquy Stakes//Mar Wk2 TW [9F T] 3rd in Y19 Cross Step Stakes//Apr Wk4 BSD [12F D] 3rd in Y19 WINTER CUP GRADE 3 TURF*//Oct Wk4 GHF [10F T] 4th in Y19 Floridian Derby//July Wk3 TW [9F D] 4th in Y19 Foolish Entity Mile//Aug Wk2 BSD [8F T] 4th in Y19 Homebound Stakes//Oct Wk2 BSD [7F T] 5th in Y19 November Turf Stakes//Nov Wk2 GHF [11F T] |
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