TAKE FLIGHT (G1)
Y12 16HH BAY STALLION - WON OVER 9-12F TURF
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Personality: Fly is energetic, flighty and saying he is a hand full would be an understatement. But looking at his pedigree, who would have expected anything less? When he is being handled he is cheeky and nippy. He loves a good play and is always trying to get a reaction off his handlers, whether it be by nipping them as they walk past, nudging them along as he is being led or stealing whatever may be in their hands, or even the hat on their head. Fly is a lovely character and everyone at the farm loves to be around him. He has a certain aura, like he was just born a champion. All of the horses instantly seem to have respect for him, probably due to the domineering stances he tends to take when looked at. Whatever Fly is doing, he likes to do it at high speeds. He has endless amounts of energy, and when he's not being greedy and munching away on his hay or treats, he is running or bouncing around; whether it be in the stable, paddock, or on the track. Under saddle, Fly doesn't really alter much. He has a deep passion for and desire for running. He is still as hyper and excitable under saddle, which at times, when he gets carried away, can make him a little hard to handle. He is not nasty or purposely naughty, he just doesn't realize how carried away he gets sometimes and how much of a big horse he is. He has heart, class, quality, talent, pedigree and to top it all off a lovely nature. He runs best with other horses, so most of the time we try to exercise him with at least one other horse.
HORSE PICTURED - GALILEO | BUYBACKS - KENREN OR SUNFROST
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PEDIGREE COMMENTS Take Flight has an extremely rich pedigree full of proven lines and producers. Sired by the HOF and BHOF inductee, MERRY BAY KING, and out of FLYING LOOSE, a talented grade one mare, Take Flight is a full sibling to super mare and HOF inductee, SIMPLY A FLYER. Other notable siblings of Take Flight include SIMPLY A FLYER, WINGED ROMEO, IMPRESSARIO, BANK ON GREATNESS, EUPHORON, NATURAL SELECTION, and HYPERION.
Grade 1
9-12 furlongs
Turf [Great] Dirt [Good]
Race Results:
60 | 25- 18 - 10 88%
Running Style: Midpack
Fly breaks just a half-step slow normally, putting himself right around mid pack, where he is most comfortable. Despite the dangers, he likes to run right between horses. He'll run on the outside if he has to, but he likes to be surrounded by others. He settles pretty nicely throughout the race, and doesn't move until he's asked. If he is boxed in, he doesn't panic - he simply waits to be directed toward a hole. He's got an amazing turn of foot, so when the openings do appear, he can accelerate at an alarming rate. It's not uncommon for him to take a competitor by surprise right at the last second, when they think there's no one left to chase them. He's got an enormous heart, and won't back down until he's asked to do so.
9-12 furlongs
Turf [Great] Dirt [Good]
Race Results:
60 | 25- 18 - 10 88%
Running Style: Midpack
Fly breaks just a half-step slow normally, putting himself right around mid pack, where he is most comfortable. Despite the dangers, he likes to run right between horses. He'll run on the outside if he has to, but he likes to be surrounded by others. He settles pretty nicely throughout the race, and doesn't move until he's asked. If he is boxed in, he doesn't panic - he simply waits to be directed toward a hole. He's got an amazing turn of foot, so when the openings do appear, he can accelerate at an alarming rate. It's not uncommon for him to take a competitor by surprise right at the last second, when they think there's no one left to chase them. He's got an enormous heart, and won't back down until he's asked to do so.
2YO SEASON (Y14)
1st January Juvenile Turf Faceoff [January wk 2 @GHF]
1st G5+Burning Blaze Stakes [April wk 1 @GHF] 1st G5+ Lexus Raven Run Stakes* [May wk 3 @TW] 1st G5 Take The Chance Stakes [June wk 4 @TW] 1st G5+ July Juvenile Turf Faceoff [July wk 2 @GHF] 1st G5+ September Juvenile Turf Faceoff [September wk 2 @GHF] 1st G5+ Bonnie Heath Turf Cup [October wk 1 @TW] 1st G5+ The Great White Way Stakes [December wk 1 @TW] 1st G5+ Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf* [December wk 4 @TW] 2nd G5+ Sycamore Stakes [April wk 1 @TW] 2nd G5+ Golden Slipper Stakes* [October wk 3 @TW] 2nd G5+ Champagne Stakes* [November wk 3 @TW] 3rd M+ TROPICAL PARK DERBY* [January wk 3 @TW] 3rd M+Genesee Valley Hunt Cup [February wk 1 @TW] 3rd G5+ Maryland Juvenile Stakes [August wk 1 @TW] 3rd G5+ Hagyard Fayette Stakes* [August wk 3 @TW] 3rd G5+ ALTLUT Juvenile Turf* [September wk 3 @GHF] 4th With Anticipation Stakes* [July wk 4 @TW] 4th WIRE FINISH CUP JUVENILE TURF* [March wk 2 @TW] 4th AJC Sires Produce Stakes* [November wk 1 @TW] 6th INTREPID RACING HANDICAP* [March wk 4 @TW] |
3YO SEASON (Y15)
1st West Virginia Derby* [February wk 2 @TW]
1st Coronation Cup* [February wk 3 @GHF] 1st Derby Stakes* [March wk 4 @GHF] 1st Ascot Gold Cup* [July wk 3 @GHF] 1st Breeders' Stakes* [August wk 2 @TW] (CTC Leg) 2nd Palm Beach Stakes* [March wk 1 @TW] 2nd Prince Cup* [March wk 2 @GHF] 2nd Kentucky Open* [April wk 4 @GHF] 2nd Preakness Champion* [May wk 2 @GHF] 2nd Belmont Turf Classic* [June wk 1 @GHF] 2nd Man O' War Stakes [October wk 1 @TW] 2nd Hauberk Stakes [November wk 1 @TW] 2nd World Turf Cup* [December wk 1 @GHF] 3rd Sword Dancer Stakes* [August wk 4 @TW] 3rd Universal Cup* [September wk 4 @GHF] 3rd Woodford Reserve Turf Classic* [October wk 4 @TW] 3rd World Colt Cup*[November wk 3 @GHF] 3rd Breeders' Cup Turf Marathon* [December wk 4 @TW] 4th Green Horse Turf [January wk 3 @GHF] 5th American Derby* [January wk 4 @TW] |
4YO SEASON (Y16)
1st GHF Green Horse Turf [T/10F] (JAN W3)
1st TW Fusion Stakes [T/9F] (FEB W2)
1st TW SOC* G2 Turf [T/10F] (MAR W4)
1st GHF Bow Tie Cup [T/8F] (MAY W3)
1st BSD Black Tie Affair Handicap* [T/9F] (JUN W3)
1st GHF Autumn Cup G1 Turf* [T/10F] (AUG W4)
1st GHF Dream Cup* [T/10F] (SEPT W2)
1st TW Bucolic Stakes [T/7F] (NOV W2)
1st GHF World Turf Cup* [T/10F] (DEC W1)
2nd TW Pressing On Stakes [T/7F] (JAN W2)
2nd GHF Spring Cup G2 Turf* [T/10F] (FEB W4)
2nd GHF Dubai World Colt* [T/10F] (NOV W3)
3rd GHF Cobalt Stakes [T/10F) (MAR W1)
3rd GHF Caulfield Cup* [T/8F] (OCT W1)
3rd GHF Cox Plate* [T/9F] (OCT W3)
4th GHF Summer Cup G1 Turf* [T/10F] (MAY W4)
4th BREEDER'S CUP TURF [T/10F] (DEC W4)
1st TW Fusion Stakes [T/9F] (FEB W2)
1st TW SOC* G2 Turf [T/10F] (MAR W4)
1st GHF Bow Tie Cup [T/8F] (MAY W3)
1st BSD Black Tie Affair Handicap* [T/9F] (JUN W3)
1st GHF Autumn Cup G1 Turf* [T/10F] (AUG W4)
1st GHF Dream Cup* [T/10F] (SEPT W2)
1st TW Bucolic Stakes [T/7F] (NOV W2)
1st GHF World Turf Cup* [T/10F] (DEC W1)
2nd TW Pressing On Stakes [T/7F] (JAN W2)
2nd GHF Spring Cup G2 Turf* [T/10F] (FEB W4)
2nd GHF Dubai World Colt* [T/10F] (NOV W3)
3rd GHF Cobalt Stakes [T/10F) (MAR W1)
3rd GHF Caulfield Cup* [T/8F] (OCT W1)
3rd GHF Cox Plate* [T/9F] (OCT W3)
4th GHF Summer Cup G1 Turf* [T/10F] (MAY W4)
4th BREEDER'S CUP TURF [T/10F] (DEC W4)
2017 FOALS
GYRFALCON (G4)
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2019 FOALS
FLIGHT DECK (U)
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