HORSE PICTURED: ETE INDIAN
BUYBACKS: KENREN |
NOTTE OSCURA
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COMEUPPANCE X CUTE ITALIAN |
FOUNDATION X FOUNDATION |
Personality: Notte is a strange mixture of old soul and domineering hothead, and it makes him a bit of a puzzle to work with. Some days he's quite the prince, surprised by nothing and comporting himself in a calm, regal manner as he surveys his farm kingdom. He'll be all business, moving about the day with a workmanlike attitude, as if he was in his twenties rather than being a young racehorse. But sometimes, when he's woken up in a mood, he'll be on the muscle and aggressive all day for no particular reason. He's not stupid enough to directly go after his handlers when he's on the chain, but he'll chase them from his paddock if given the chance. He'll trumpet challenges to any other horses in view, and arch his neck and toss his head like god's gift to mares. Luckily he's more often in a good mood than a confrontational one, but it's important to always be cautious when dealing with him or it can be dangerous. While Notte thinks he's quite the high-brow man, he's not the most intelligent animal overall. It can take him a few rounds of training longer than the average horse to get a concept, and he tends to get frustrated and throw in the towel if he doesn't understand. He also has to be in the right mood for a lesson, otherwise he'll just be combative the whole time. However, once he gets a concept he never forgets it, and he acts like he's got something to prove on the track. Though his sire wasn't a sprinter, he's scary fast to the point Baciami must have been hiding something all along. He prefers to channel his aggression through a powerful run in a race rather than fight his rider, so he's actually a fairly nice ride. Because extra time is taken with him, he very rarely runs green either on the track for works or in gallops. He's generally worked twice a day on his good days if he's up to playing ball, even if it's just a leisurely gallop around the farm. He's never been a stickler for running company, and seems to do as well alone as he does with others. Because he's confident in himself, he's not spooky and he's brave beyond rationale. He may never be safe as a kid's pony, but he's got a lot of heart.
RACE INFORMATION
Grade 4
5-8 furlongs Turf [Okay] Dirt [Great] Race Results: 19 | 5-4-4 | 86% HOTY POINT(S) | Running Style: Preceder Notte can be quite the pig to load but he'd comfortable enough in the gate, so it's best if he goes in first. He stays focused and on his toes, and breaks from the gate with authority every time. He likes being in command of the field, but he's also very bad at rating a pace - therefore, his jockey lets a leader go by and holds Notte about a length behind. The commanding colt isn't hugely in favor of the position, but luckily he runs short distances so he doesn't have to be there long. As soon as they round out of the turn, his jockey lets him loose to power on for the lead. He's not afraid of a fight, nor does he get bored if he opens up a few lengths - this boy just wants to be a winner one way or another. WORKOUTS
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CURRENT SEASON
2nd in the Y20 GRANDE DERBY* | G5 8F D | 3 | Feb Wk 1
3rd in the Y20 SUNLAND PARK MILE* | G5+ 8F D | 5 | Mar Wk 1 4th in the Y20 SUPER COMPLICATED STAKES* | G5/4 8F D | 6 | Feb Wk 3 |
PAST PERFORMANCES
2YO SEASON (Y20)1st in the Y20 BSD Nairobi Stakes | 7F D | 4 | Mar Wk 2
1st in the Y20 BSD BUDWEISER STAKES* | 8F D | 4 | Apr Wk 2 1st in the Y20 GHF REQUIEM LEGACY STAKES* | 6F D | 3 | Apr Wk 4 1st in the Y20 STARFISH MILE* | 8F D | 7 | May Wk 4 1st in the Y20 SMART HALO STAKES* | 5F D | 3 | Sept Wk 3 2nd in the Y20 GHF LEGACY DIRT SPRINT STAKES* | 6F D | 7 | Jan Wk 3 2nd in the Y20 GHF UNICORN HORN JUVENILE DIRT SPRINT* | 6F D | 6 | Jan Wk 4 2nd in the Y20 ARIZONA BREEDERS' FUTURITY* | 7.5F D | 2 | Dec Wk 3 3rd in the Y20 PRADA DERBY* | 7F D | 7 | Jul Wk 1 3rd in the Y20 SMOOTH AIR STAKES* | 5F D | 5 | Aug Wk 3 3rd in the Y20 GONDOR STAKES* | 5F D | 5 | Nov Wk 2 4th in the Y20 TW AKITA ROSE STAKES* | 7F D | 8 | Feb Wk 4 5th in the Y20 BALLET BALL FUTURITY** | 6F D | 7 | Oct Wk 3 6th in the Y20 BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE SPRINT* | 6F D | 8 | Dec Wk 4 7th in the Y20 NORFOLK STAKES* | 7.5F D | 7 | June Wk 3 7th in the Y20 INDOMINUS STAKES* | 7F D | 8 | Sept Wk 2 |