Hessian
Y18 Born
16.0 Hand, TB, GR/RO, Colt
16.0 Hand, TB, GR/RO, Colt
Pedigree
TWC Frozen Motion x HOF Cross My Heart
[Spitz x Hira-Kiri] [Foundation Lined]
[Danehill x Charming] [Fujiwara x Rare Diamond] [Foundation x Foundation] [Foundation x Foundation]
Breeder: Battle Brook Stable
[Spitz x Hira-Kiri] [Foundation Lined]
[Danehill x Charming] [Fujiwara x Rare Diamond] [Foundation x Foundation] [Foundation x Foundation]
Breeder: Battle Brook Stable
Personality
It would be a lie to say that Hessian isn't a bit of a jackass at all times of the day. The sleek, dappled gray came out of the womb with angst unfettered and he never really let it go. The crankiest of the juveniles, Hessian is one of the few horses to have his stall window closed at all times. Not beyond targeting those who pass is stall, Hessian would lunge through the open window and grab a piece of shirt, hat or get way too close to breaking skin for comfort. As a yearling, he was the wildest colt, behaving well on the lead shank before he'd simply explode, ripping the line through the hand and taking off with a series of deadly bucks. It took a lot of groundwork and a whole lot of blood, sweat and tears before they got the wildling under control. Now, at racing age. Hessian still festers with his calculating attitude, but he's more controlled about it. Notorious for sweating under saddle, Hessian will go to the gate as damp as if he'd just gotten a bath.
All energy must go somewhere, would be the way to describe Hessian's behavior. A light handed jock must always be prepared to sit the colt's shaking ways in the gate. He isn't frightened by any means and he will go in willingly. Hessian vibrates with the eagerness to be free of the stall, to run. Although the gray might be an ass, he is intelligent beyond imagination. As soon as the gate's break open, Hessian takes off like a bullet. He isn't often outfooted to the front, so natural and brilliantly quick is his early speed. His stride is so efficient that he is not one to expend a terrible amount of energy unless doggedly pressed by another horse bent on self-destruction. Hessian prefers not to be headed, but if it comes down to it, he will relent after maniacally increasing the pace just a tad to keep the other horse on their toes. The gray settles down mid-race, making him capable of extending his fierce sprinting speed beyond a mile like his sire. Down the stretch, Hessian will turn it all on again, blitzing down the lane to tear by any horse who he may have allowed in front of him earlier on. He runs with his ears pinned until he gets to the wire, where for a brief second, he's the happiest horse in the world. |
Race Stats |
Workouts |
Race Record: 26-7-7-5
Surface: Turf | Distance: 5-9 Furlongs [1 Furlong Ext. Applied] Leg Type: Front Runner |
Test Your Speed
- juvenile workout |
Y22 - Four Year Old Season
Points: 17
The Math: 5 [Starter Points] | 5 [Previous Season] | 5 [HOTY Race]
3rd BSD Spike Stakes [8F/T] - Feb Wk 2 (+2)
The Math: 5 [Starter Points] | 5 [Previous Season] | 5 [HOTY Race]
3rd BSD Spike Stakes [8F/T] - Feb Wk 2 (+2)
Y21 - Three Year Old Season |
Y20 - Juvenile Season |
1st BSD Great Navigator Derby [6F/T] - Jan Wk 2 (2)
1st BSD Forestry Stakes* [8F/T] - Mar Wk 3 (3) 1st GHF Axis Mundae Mem Stakes* [8F/T] - Apr Wk 1 (4) 2nd GHF Rush Stakes* [5F/T] - Feb Wk 2 (5) 2nd GHF Top Speed Stakes* [7F/T] - Apr Wk 3 (5) 2nd TW Moon Colony Stakes* [8F/T] - May Wk 2 (3) 3rd GHF Unicorn Horn Junior Turf Mile* [8F/T] - Jan Wk 4 (6) 4th TW Palm Beach Stakes* [9F/T] - Mar Wk 1 (4) 4th GHF Rapid Run Cup* [7F/T] - May Wk 3 (6) |
1st GHF Rapid Reply Stakes* [6F/T] - Sept Wk 3 (4)
1st GHF Azalea Cup Colts* [7F/T] - July Wk 4 (5) 1st TW Empire Classic* [9F/T] - Apr Wk 3 (6) 1st GHF Unicorn Horn Juvenile Turf Sprint* [6F/T] - Jan Wk 4 (8) 2nd TW Autumn Stakes* [5F/T] - Nov Wk 3 (2) 2nd TW Heidelburg Stakes* [8F/T] - June Wk 2 (8) 2nd TW Wild Straights Stakes* [8F/T] - May Wk 4 (7) 2nd TW Finish Cup Juvenile Mile* [8F/T] - Mar Wk 2 (5) 3rd GHF Speedy Speed Speed Stakes* [6F/T] - Oct Wk 3 (6) 3rd GHF FTH Juvenile Turf Sprint* [6F/T] - May Wk 2 (5) 3rd GHF Magic Millions Colts Turf Sprint* [6F/T] - Apr Wk 1 (6) 4th TW Oakleaf Stakes* [7F/T] - Aug Wk 4 (6) 4th TW Cluer Memorial Stakes* [6F/T] - July Wk 3 (4) 4th TW Sorrento Stakes* [6F/T] - June Wk 4 (5) 5th TW Slake Stakes* [9F/T] - Sept Wk 4 (6) 6th TW Stride Of Perfection Handicap* [7F/T] - Feb Wk 4 (7) |