Personality
Hot and nasty are the perfect two words to describe this plain bay daughter of Hokum and Awestruck. Territorial to a fault in her stall, Wonderstruck has more than once threatened to take a finger or two from the hand that feeds her. Those small dark eyes gleam with ominous storms and promise full blown attack at times. Not even Malcolm could take this warrioress down a peg from the ground. It is his express view that this dame just isn't meant to be tamed and who is he to tell a rogue how to live by the rules. She's a horse meant to be admired from afar unless you are situated upon her back. Ironically, that's probably the safest you'll ever be around this filly. Like her sire and dam, Wonder must be accompanied by a chain to fully respect the two-legs around her. Even then the respect is fragile as she will look to push for every inch she can get. Her saddling ring antics aren't the best as she has a tendency to reach for the stars once fully equipped. More than once this bold witch has scared the life of her handlers by threatening to go over backwards.
At the gate, Wonder tends to be fixated on the proceedings at hand--a blessing for the gate worker pinned between her and the wall. She's a quick horse out of the gate, often running with her head high until she is swarmed by her faster opponents. Once Wonder finds her large stride, she'll settle into hand in the middle of the pack, that big chest oftentimes a target for dirt and grime. Her fiery attitude is a benefit in a race as she only becomes emboldened by the rush of the pack. She has a tendency to drag her rider into the race if the pace is too slow and oftentimes is near the lead by the final turn, even if it's piping hot. Her rangy legs sure cover a whole lot of ground as she takes on the leaders, pinning those ears back like a wild lead mare chastising a lesser creature. Her intimidation tactics are limitless and only the urging from her rider keeps her from pausing to savage the unruly rival. Once put to a drive, Wonder will dig deep and power home as if she were toying with the competition, her wealth of stamina barely touched. |
Race Stats
Race Record: 1-0-0-1
Prospect Record: 0-0-0-0
Surface: Dual | Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Leg Type: Midpack Runner
Prospect Record: 0-0-0-0
Surface: Dual | Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Leg Type: Midpack Runner
Y22 - Juvenile Season
Points: 7
The Math: 5 [Starter Points]
3rd GHF February Maiden Marathon [12F/D] - Feb Wk 2 (+2)
The Math: 5 [Starter Points]
3rd GHF February Maiden Marathon [12F/D] - Feb Wk 2 (+2)