by Mercurial Magic
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out of Flash At Dawn
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workoutsrecognitionHOTY Points: 2
Spring Cup Grade 1 Dirt Sprint Dania Beach Stakes titlesNo awards won
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let the sun cast the spellSunrise Spell was a last-minute edition to the Year Seventeen juvenile crop, but what a fantastic edition he is. The son of Mercurial Magic and Flash At Dawn is one heck of a surprising horse. He's not SOPS's first experience with a Flash At Dawn progeny, though unlike Sizzling Dawn and Animatia this one is male. Sizzling Dawn was known for her amazing intensity and presence; Animatia is getting known for her energy and ability to surprise. Spell, on the other hand, is different. He is not as vocal as either of his older sisters, preferring body language over neighs and snorts. He is never afraid to express himself with a moodily stomped hoof or head toss, that is for sure. Though hot headed at times, Spell is extremely intelligent. He adjusted to his new environment quickly, and within days was accustomed to the SOPS routine and way of life. Spell is one of the most bombproof horses on the property. Nothing scares him except the most sudden of surprises, and even then Spell maintains his temper and mind. He is not one to bolt off into the sunset when set upon with a sudden surprise. Spell is not a shy horse; he is quite social with both horses and humans and is well known for the rapid friendship he developed with the barn cats. He can be quite affectionate, coming up to you in the pasture and demanding treats with a look that seems to see more than you think it would. Spell is one of those types who can't be kept for too long in a stall. He needs room to move around, or he will create the room by knocking down walls and throwing his weight around until he's satisfied.
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Jockey: Meredith Mahon
Last Ran: May Week Four Leg Type: Stalker/Closer Sunrise Spell maintains his calm facade on the track, but some of his hot Flash At Dawn and Mercurial Magic blood begins to show through. There is an extra spring in his step, a calculating look in his eye as the fiercely intelligent horse evaluates the dirt beneath his hooves and the horses around him. He was a cinch to train and loads into the gates smoothly as can be. He breaks fast, but is never one to lead the field. No - he'll either be up with the pace but behind the leaders, monitoring the action from up close, or he'll stay at the back, never trailing the field but just off the pace. Spell seems to pick his position and pace as it pleases him, though he is amenable to jockey Meredith Mahon's suggestions on the matter. Whether stalking or closing, Spell always finishes his races the same way - with an explosive move that blows the race wide open. One minute he is galloping along, the next he is unleashed and unfurls his long legs to sweep up the track in a move that staggers those around him. It doesn't matter how far back or how close he is - Spell always unleashes his kick about a quarter mile from the finish, and you can bet that that quarter mile will be the fastest he's run for the entire race. Spell has amazing reserves and always seems to find another gear in the stretch. He will keep on reaching, showing heart and grit and a desire to lay it all down on the track in order to claim victory. |
current season race results1st in Y19 Spring Cup Grade 1 Dirt Sprint//Feb Wk4 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y19 Dania Beach Stakes//Mar Wk4 BSD [8F D] 2nd in Y19 Unicorn Horn Dirt Sprint//Jan Wk4 GHF [6F D] 2nd in Y19 Eskimo Kisses Stakes//Apr Wk2 GHF [6F D] 2nd in Y19 Vosburgh Stakes//May Wk2 TW [6F D] 2nd in Y19 Florida Won Stakes//May Wk4 BSD [7F D] 3rd in Y19 Suburban Handicap//Mar Wk2 TW [8F D] 4th in Y19 Mastermind Memorial Stakes//Feb Wk1 GHF [7F D] |
Juvenile Season
1st in Y17 Shortstride Maiden Dirt//Feb Wk3 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y17 Glacial Prince//Mar Wk1 TW [6F D]
1st in Y17 Magic Millions Colts Dirt Sprint//Apr Wk1 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y17 Summer Cup Grade 5 Dirt Sprint//May Wk4 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y17 Clarendon Stakes//July Wk2 BSD [7F D]
1st in Y17 Orchid Cup Colts//July Wk3 GHF [7F D]
1st in Y17 Smart Halo Stakes//Sep Wk3 TW [5F D]
2nd in Y17 True Rush Derby//Jan Wk1 BSD [6F D]
2nd in Y17 Golden Start Stakes//Feb Wk1 GHF [7F D]
2nd in Y17 Frost King Stakes//Aug Wk3 TW [7.5F D]
2nd in Y17 Eagle Cup//Sep Wk4 GHF [6F D]
2nd in Y17 Unique Bella Derby//Oct Wk2 BSD [6F D]
3rd in Y17 Missile Bell Maiden//Jan Wk2 BSD [9F D]
3rd in Y17 Youpeeline Derby//Mar Wk2 TW [9F D]
3rd in Y17 Cashcall Futurity//Apr Wk4 TW [8F D]
3rd in Y17 FTH Juvenile Dirt Sprint//May Wk2 TW [6F D]
3rd in Y17 Arthur I. Appleton Juvenile//June Wk1 TW [8F D]
3rd in Y17 Festival Sprint Challenge//Nov Wk3 GHF [5F D]
3rd in Y17 Breeders Cup Juvenile Sprint//Dec Wk4 TW [6F D]
4th in Y17 Frizette Stakes//June Wk4 TW [6F D]
4th in Y17 Ballet Ball Futurity//Oct Wk3 TW [6F D]
1st in Y17 Glacial Prince//Mar Wk1 TW [6F D]
1st in Y17 Magic Millions Colts Dirt Sprint//Apr Wk1 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y17 Summer Cup Grade 5 Dirt Sprint//May Wk4 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y17 Clarendon Stakes//July Wk2 BSD [7F D]
1st in Y17 Orchid Cup Colts//July Wk3 GHF [7F D]
1st in Y17 Smart Halo Stakes//Sep Wk3 TW [5F D]
2nd in Y17 True Rush Derby//Jan Wk1 BSD [6F D]
2nd in Y17 Golden Start Stakes//Feb Wk1 GHF [7F D]
2nd in Y17 Frost King Stakes//Aug Wk3 TW [7.5F D]
2nd in Y17 Eagle Cup//Sep Wk4 GHF [6F D]
2nd in Y17 Unique Bella Derby//Oct Wk2 BSD [6F D]
3rd in Y17 Missile Bell Maiden//Jan Wk2 BSD [9F D]
3rd in Y17 Youpeeline Derby//Mar Wk2 TW [9F D]
3rd in Y17 Cashcall Futurity//Apr Wk4 TW [8F D]
3rd in Y17 FTH Juvenile Dirt Sprint//May Wk2 TW [6F D]
3rd in Y17 Arthur I. Appleton Juvenile//June Wk1 TW [8F D]
3rd in Y17 Festival Sprint Challenge//Nov Wk3 GHF [5F D]
3rd in Y17 Breeders Cup Juvenile Sprint//Dec Wk4 TW [6F D]
4th in Y17 Frizette Stakes//June Wk4 TW [6F D]
4th in Y17 Ballet Ball Futurity//Oct Wk3 TW [6F D]
Classic Season
1st in Y18 Speed Demon Memorial Stakes//Mar Wk4 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y18 Boys Party//June Wk3 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y18 Acadiana Stakes//June Wk4 BSD [5F D]
1st in Y18 Tick Tock Sprint//Aug Wk1 GHF [5F D] [TSC]
1st in Y18 Galaxy Cup//Sep Wk4 GHF [5F D]
1st in Y18 Winter Cup Grade 2 Dirt Sprint//Oct Wk4 GHF [6F D]
2nd in Y18 Hurry Stakes//Feb Wk2 GHF [5F D]
2nd in Y18 Swale Stakes//Apr Wk3 BSD [7F D]
2nd in Y18 Red Wine Sprint//Aug Wk3 GHF [6F D] [TSC]
2nd in Y18 Damascus Stakes//Dec Wk1 TW [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Motion Sprint//Mar Wk3 GHF [5F D]
3rd in Y18 Quick Cup//May Wk3 GHF [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Star Party//July Wk2 GHF [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Speedway Stakes//Sep Wk2 GHF [7F D] [TSC]
3rd in Y18 My Trusty Cat Stakes//Oct Wk2 TW [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Breeders Cup Sprint//Dec Wk4 GHF [6F D]
4th in Y18 Bayshore Derby//Feb Wk4 BSD [6F D]
5th in Y18 Unicorn Horn Junior Dirt Sprint//Jan Wk4 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y18 Boys Party//June Wk3 GHF [6F D]
1st in Y18 Acadiana Stakes//June Wk4 BSD [5F D]
1st in Y18 Tick Tock Sprint//Aug Wk1 GHF [5F D] [TSC]
1st in Y18 Galaxy Cup//Sep Wk4 GHF [5F D]
1st in Y18 Winter Cup Grade 2 Dirt Sprint//Oct Wk4 GHF [6F D]
2nd in Y18 Hurry Stakes//Feb Wk2 GHF [5F D]
2nd in Y18 Swale Stakes//Apr Wk3 BSD [7F D]
2nd in Y18 Red Wine Sprint//Aug Wk3 GHF [6F D] [TSC]
2nd in Y18 Damascus Stakes//Dec Wk1 TW [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Motion Sprint//Mar Wk3 GHF [5F D]
3rd in Y18 Quick Cup//May Wk3 GHF [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Star Party//July Wk2 GHF [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Speedway Stakes//Sep Wk2 GHF [7F D] [TSC]
3rd in Y18 My Trusty Cat Stakes//Oct Wk2 TW [7F D]
3rd in Y18 Breeders Cup Sprint//Dec Wk4 GHF [6F D]
4th in Y18 Bayshore Derby//Feb Wk4 BSD [6F D]
5th in Y18 Unicorn Horn Junior Dirt Sprint//Jan Wk4 GHF [6F D]