Basic Info
Registered Thoroughbred Gelding
Bay
Y14 Born
16.1 Hands
Bay
Y14 Born
16.1 Hands
Pedigree
Personality
Sunny is a very kind animal, and has the demeanor of a horse three times his age. There was a time when it was unsure whether or not he'd ever be sound enough to race. It wasn't until later that the adults learned Sunny had a complete obsession with pickles thanks to Valkyrie Stud's owners' children. Sunny loves to have a job, no matter what it is, and he never so much as sneezed at having the green riders on his back. When the mysterious, chronic stiffness that had plagued him during his young life cleared up on its own over an exciting few months, Sunny took back to training like a fish to water. He's a funny horse, sweating like he's in the middle of the Sahara after even light exercise, but he's not a nervous sort and has a very methodical way of going. He enjoys being around other horses, but he's often pushed around by paddock mates. He's almost like a gelding that way, and it's made it prudent to house him on his own just so they can make sure he gets the feed he needs. The yearling colts are often turned out next to him, so he's a good calming factor since, with their presence, he's perfectly content with just putting his head down to graze on the fence line. He's actually rather hard to catch when it's time to bring him in unless the yearlings are going in too, because he enjoys their company and doesn't want to leave the 'herd'. He's never mean about being released into the field though, never pulling or being rude.
He's such a pleasure under saddle, push-button as a lesson horse without the bitter attitude. He's very aware of his body and size, and he's never so much as bumped into a human on the ground. He goes best working in company, but realistically he'll do anything asked of him. He's a good horse, and he deserves his chance to do more than his father ever did.
Sunny is oddly hard to handle in a race, bull-headed and sure of his course and only taking the barest of suggestions. He's hard to slow down, but it's not really an issue - he likes to run in the pack, so he finds his way there very organically and is content there for the bulk of the race. While he won't be slowed, he does well being urged for more. When it's time for him to make his move, he's easy to shake up and moves quickly through the pack. He's very aware of his own body, and knows which gaps he can squeeze through even if they seem impossible. He's not scared of anything, especially not the ebb and flow of the other horses, and goes boldly forward until he gets the lead.
He's such a pleasure under saddle, push-button as a lesson horse without the bitter attitude. He's very aware of his body and size, and he's never so much as bumped into a human on the ground. He goes best working in company, but realistically he'll do anything asked of him. He's a good horse, and he deserves his chance to do more than his father ever did.
Sunny is oddly hard to handle in a race, bull-headed and sure of his course and only taking the barest of suggestions. He's hard to slow down, but it's not really an issue - he likes to run in the pack, so he finds his way there very organically and is content there for the bulk of the race. While he won't be slowed, he does well being urged for more. When it's time for him to make his move, he's easy to shake up and moves quickly through the pack. He's very aware of his own body, and knows which gaps he can squeeze through even if they seem impossible. He's not scared of anything, especially not the ebb and flow of the other horses, and goes boldly forward until he gets the lead.
Race Stats |
Workouts |
Race Record: 33-10-10-9
Dirt: Good Turf: Great Distance: 6-9 Furlongs Leg Type: Mid-Pack |
Collaborate
Workout by Kenren |
Y18 - Four Year Old Season |
Y19 - Five Year Old Season |
1st in TW Running Hard Maiden - Feb Wk 1 [9F/T]
1st in TW Eclat Stakes - Feb Wk 3 [7F/T] 1st in BSD Houseplant Mile - Feb Wk 4 [8F/T] 1st in BSD Allaboutaction Stakes - Mar Wk 4 [9F/T] 1st in TW Venezuela Stakes - Jun Wk 2 [7F/T] 1st GHF Marvelous Cup - Sept Wk 4 [7F/T] 1st BSD Val's Lemon Drop Derby - Oct Wk 2 [7F/T] 2nd TW Xiphoid Stakes - Dec Wk 1 [8F/T] 2nd TW Chimera Stakes - Aug Wk 4 [7F/T] 2nd TW Riparian Stakes - July Wk 4 [9F/T] 2nd in GHF Summer Cup G4 Turf Sprint* - May Wk 4 [6F/T] 2nd in TW Orpheus Stakes - Jun Wk 4 [7F/T] 3rd TW Confarreation Stakes - Dec Wk 3 [9F/T] 3rd BSD Shining Copper Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8FT] 3rd TW Feelin' Frisky Stakes - Aug Wk 2 [6F/T] 3rd in TW Sweeping Maiden - Jan Wk 3 [8F/T] |
1st BSD Firenze Fire Stakes* - Oct Wk 4 [8F/T]
1st GHF Fabulous Stakes - Aug Wk 1 [8F/T] 1st GHF Venus Stakes - June Wk 1 [9F/T] 1st BSD Ask The Lonely Stakes - Mar Wk 4 [9F/T] 2nd BSD Stretch It Stakes - Sept Wk 1 [9F/T] 2nd BSD Queen's Play Memorial - Aug Wk 3 [8F/T] 2nd GHF Love Stakes - July Wk 3 [9F/T] 2nd TW Barratry Stakes - Mar Wk 1 [8F/T] 2nd GHF Pineapple Cup - Feb Wk 3 [6F/T] 3rd BSD Knight Errant Derby - June Wk 3 [8F/T] 3rd TW Algid Stakes - May Wk 3 [9F/T] 3rd TW Ebrillade Stakes - May Wk 1 [8F/T] 3rd BSD All Flags Flying Stakes - Mar Wk 3 [6F/T] 3rd TW Jump Start Stakes - Feb Wk 1 [7F/T] 4th TW Fall Highweight Handicap* - Dec Wk 1 [7.5F/T] 4th BSD Betsy Ross Stakes* - Oct Wk 2 [8F/T] 4th BSD Measure Twice Stakes - July Wk 1 [7F/T] 4th BSD Drawing Board Derby - Jan Wk 1 [8F/T] 5th BSD Dr. James Penny Mem. Stakes* - Sept Wk 4 [8F/T] |
Y20 - Six Year Old Season
1st Pressing On Stakes - 7F G2 Turf Jan W2 Y20 TW
3rd Wivern Stakes - 9F G2 Turf Mar W4 Y20 TW (4)
4th Spring Cup G2 Turf* - 6F Feb W4 Y20 GHF (6)
5th Carnival Stakes* - 9F Feb W2 Y20 BSD
6th Unicorn Horn Turf Sprint* - 6F Jan W4 GHF
7th The Wire Finish Cup* - 6F Mar W2 Y20 TW (7)
3rd Wivern Stakes - 9F G2 Turf Mar W4 Y20 TW (4)
4th Spring Cup G2 Turf* - 6F Feb W4 Y20 GHF (6)
5th Carnival Stakes* - 9F Feb W2 Y20 BSD
6th Unicorn Horn Turf Sprint* - 6F Jan W4 GHF
7th The Wire Finish Cup* - 6F Mar W2 Y20 TW (7)