by Foolish Lad |
Karls NickelBHoF Foolish Entity |
out of Lawliet's Girl |
HoF BHoF Merry Bay KingBluebell Sonnet |
Jockey: Valencia Andrews
Last Ran: August Week Two Leg Type: Closer This striking grey filly does just enough to keep ontop of her game; calculating the competition she is a serious force with the wits to problem solve and the level-headedness to keep her cool. An easy loader, Sheila breaks with the pack but eases up willingly to settle behind the field. She always 'drives to the conditions', depending on the trip and the level of competition she maintains herself in prime position to strike without getting carried away and over-exalting herself. Never one to win by huge margins, Sheila won't push herself more than she needs to take the victory; disinterested in a dramatic, crowd-pleasing performance. In an intense field of aggressive horses, Material Girl still starts off easily but gradually keeps lifting, digging that little bit deeper into her core with every exhale of reposed breath. Patiently persistent; the focus of her wits combined with her talent really becomes apparent when she glides up in the final few furlongs to take the lead. Adaptable, Sheila is everything her parents were great for; maleable enough by physique and nature to do what she has to do no matter the dynamics of the field. Seemingly a girl in her own world, she cruises through the earlier stages of the race like clockwork; but once the wire is in her sights and she's found the frontlines, there's no challenger she's not prepared to overcome. |
sass and sensibilitySheila is a sprightly filly, raw with wits and enthusiasm but seemingly blessed with the mental maturity of a horse beyond her years. Rational and pragmatic, if you can push past her 'Is this really worth my time?' attitude, you'll discover a fiercely driven youngster with a devoted commitment to her own prosperity. Out in the field, she maintains herself quite happily at the peak of the pasture hierarchy; keeping tabs on the other fillies and ensuring they stay under her thumb and in her sights. She's far from the barnyard bully however; though she will herd her companions with pinned ears and a head-toss, and is always the first to lay claim to her chosen feed bin, she doesn't rule the roost in the power-hungry way many attempt to.
When handled, Sheila's not a particularly difficult or fizzy horse, but when she see's the opportunity to have it over somebody she's quick to act. Expressive; her standard guise is that of tolerance, alternating to distaste when she feels cramped or fussed over. Even still, it never escalates to anything more than a tail swish, backward ears and a dramatic sigh. When let to express her contempt for invaded privacy, she soon recoils back into reluctant forbearance. Stubborn, she can be a challenge when she decides she's going to do something her own way, but isn't a horse to become nasty no matter how hard she is pushed. Easily managed, Material Girl has all the sass of a young thoroughbred with the added bonus of sensibility to keep her from becoming too full of herself. |
RecognitionHOTY Points: 1
Betterbetterbetter Fillies |
TitlesAwards Certain To Come |
Workouts
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Current Season Race Results1st in Y19 Harmonica Stakes//Feb Wk1 BSD [8F T]
1st in Y19 Betterbetterbetter Fillies//June Wk1 BSD [10F T] 2nd in Y19 La Tia Stakes//Apr Wk4 BSD [8F T] 2nd in Y19 Proven Strong Stakes//July Wk1 TW [10F T] 2nd in Y19 Frozen Motion Handicap//Aug Wk2 BSD [10F T] 3rd in Y19 Simply Perfect Stakes//Feb Wk3 BSD [8F T] 3rd in Y19 Susquehanna Stakes//May Wk4 GHF [8.5F T] 3rd in Y19 Mo D'Amour Derby//July Wk2 BSD [9F T] 4th in Y19 Goldikova Stakes//Mar Wk1 TW [7.5F T] 4th in Y19 Blue Man Derby//Apr Wk3 BSD [9F T] 4th in Y19 New Economy Oaks//May Wk2 BSD [9F T] 5th in Y19 Phoenix Stakes//Jan Wk2 BSD [9F T] 5th in Y19 Unicorn Horn Junior Turf Mile//Jan Wk3 GHF [8F T] 5th in Y19 Shallow Creek Derby//Mar Wk3 GHF [8F T] |
Juvenile Season
1st in Miler Edition Maiden - 8F T M (FebWk4)
1st in March Juvenile Turf Faceoff - M+ 9F T 2yo (MarWk2)
1st in MAGIC MILLIONS TURF MILE* - OPEN 8F T 2YO (AprWk1)
1st in Prudence Stakes - G5+G4 8F T 2yo (AugWk1)
1st in September Juvenile Turf Faceoff - 11F T 2yo (SepWk2)
2nd in Ernest L. Anthony Stakes - G5+ 8F T 2yo (MayWk2)
2nd in BLACKBURN MILE* - 8.5F T 2yo O (OctWk1)
3rd in HEIDELBERG STAKES* - 8F T 2yo O (JunWk2)
3rd in GREEN POST TROPHY* - G5 8F T 2YO (AugWk2)
3rd in LEEMAN'S STAKES* - 8F 2YO O (OctWk4)
7th in PAT WHITWORTH ILLINOIS DEBUTANTE* - 8.5F T M+(JanWk3)
7th in THE TEST OF PASSIONATE CLASS* -10F T 2YO O (FebWk2)
7th in BURNING BLAZE STAKES* - G5+ 10F T 2YO (AprWk4)
1st in March Juvenile Turf Faceoff - M+ 9F T 2yo (MarWk2)
1st in MAGIC MILLIONS TURF MILE* - OPEN 8F T 2YO (AprWk1)
1st in Prudence Stakes - G5+G4 8F T 2yo (AugWk1)
1st in September Juvenile Turf Faceoff - 11F T 2yo (SepWk2)
2nd in Ernest L. Anthony Stakes - G5+ 8F T 2yo (MayWk2)
2nd in BLACKBURN MILE* - 8.5F T 2yo O (OctWk1)
3rd in HEIDELBERG STAKES* - 8F T 2yo O (JunWk2)
3rd in GREEN POST TROPHY* - G5 8F T 2YO (AugWk2)
3rd in LEEMAN'S STAKES* - 8F 2YO O (OctWk4)
7th in PAT WHITWORTH ILLINOIS DEBUTANTE* - 8.5F T M+(JanWk3)
7th in THE TEST OF PASSIONATE CLASS* -10F T 2YO O (FebWk2)
7th in BURNING BLAZE STAKES* - G5+ 10F T 2YO (AprWk4)