Personality:
Ben came into the world a hotheaded colt full of angst and unfiltered energy. While most of the other Mastermind offspring have a degree of elegance and arrogance to them, Ben simply gives off 'essence of black sheep.' A strong, burly colt from the beginning, Ben was notorious for pushing around the other weanlings, establishing dominance from the get go. If anyone had a problem, Ben was the first horse to lay down the law and the last horse to leave the fight. The staff were amazed at the fighting spirit that Ben possessed. While most of his other siblings give off a disdainful air, Ben is as down to earth as it gets and the staff quite like the strong aura the heavyweight gives off. He loves attention from the staff and especially loves his sponge baths. The horse relishes in the one on one attention of horse and human. However, show him a saddle cloth and Ben becomes a different animal entirely.
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Racing Info:
Race Record: 41-13-11-13
Prospect Record: 2-2-0-0 Earnings: $1,694,500 Workouts: BBS Spotlight, Edition 2: Juvenile Crossing Surface Preference: Dual
Distance: 6-9 Furlongs Grade: One Trainer: Aaron Evertt Jockey: Jason Todd Leg Type: Mid-pack When he hits the walking ring, Ben flips a switch. It takes two people with lead ropes and chains to control this horse. While not the most towering animal, Ben is the strongest of the bunch. He knows his own strength and he certainly knows how to use and abuse it. Intimidation isn't an unfamiliar tactic of Ben's. A fit Ben is a dangerous creature on the track. The bay horse is well-behaved in the gate, but isn't the swiftest in his departure. After a few strides, Ben settles into a rolling gallop, gobbling ground with devastating ease. He'll track a hot or slow pace with the same level of confidence, ears flickering as if waiting for a cue. Though a thick horse, Ben is easy to ride. The rider only has to shake the reins at the colt and pilot him because Ben knows how to do the rest. He'll roar off of the turn, swallowing ground between himself and the leaders with shocking ease. By mid-stretch Ben is usually there on the front end, putting away his competition and establishing his dominance once again. |
Prospect Season
1st GHF GHF's Next Top Racehorse R6* [8F/D] - June Wk 1
1st GHF GHF's Next Top Racehorse R3* [7F/D] - Mar Wk 1 Two Year Old Season: $1,217,500
1st TW South Ocean Stakes* [7F/D] - Nov Wk 4
1st GHF October Juvenile Dirt Faceoff [6F/D] - Oct Wk 2 1st GHF Eagle Cup* [6F/D] - Sept Wk 4 1st TW Frizette Stakes* [6F/D] - June Wk 4 1st GHF FTH Juvenile Dirt Sprint* [6F/D] - May Wk 2 1st GHF Magic Millions Colts Dirt Sprint* [6F/D] - Apr Wk 1 1st BSD Pensive Derby [7F/D] - Feb Wk 1 2nd TW Eddy County Stakes* [8F/D] - Oct Wk 4 2nd BSD Indominus Stakes* [7F/D] - Sept Wk 2 2nd TW Frost King Stakes* [7.5F/D] - Aug Wk 3 2nd BSD Cavorting Stakes* [6F/D] - Apr Wk 3 2nd GHF Forbidden Wings Legacy Stakes* [8F/D] - Mar Wk 1 2nd GHF Legacy Dirt Sprint Stakes* [6F/D] - Jan Wk 3 3rd GHF Sand Challenge Juvenile Mile* [8F/S] - Dec Wk 4 3rd GHF Carnival Crown Stakes* [7F/D] - Nov Wk 1 3rd GHF Lucky Day Futurity* [8F/D] - Aug Wk 1 3rd GHF Orchid Cup Colts* [7F/D] - July Wk 3 3rd BSD Jamming Jamaica Stakes* [8.5F/D] - June Wk 2 3rd BSD March Flair Stakes* [7F/D] - Mar Wk 3 3rd TW New Mexico Classic Cup Juvenile* [8F/D] - Feb Wk 3 4th TW Starfish Mile* [8F/D] - May Wk 4 |
Three Year Old Season: $477,000
1st GHF Star Party* [7F/D] - July Wk 2 (3)
1st BSD Bayshore Derby* [6F/D] - Feb Wk 4 (6) 1st G3+G2 Mingunde Stakes* [6F/D] September wk 3 @GHF (5) 1st G2 Pixie Stakes [6F/D] November wk 4 @GHF (2) 2nd GHF Boy's Party* [6F/D] - June Wk 3 (5) 2nd BSD Spring Sprinter Championship* [6F/S] - June Wk 2 (5) 2nd Winter Cup Grade Two Dirt Sprint* [6F/D] October wk 4 @GHF (2) 3rd BSD Open Wide Stakes [9F/D] - July Wk 4 (4) 3rd BSD Steel Valley Sprint* [6F/D] - Apr Wk 4 (6) 3rd TW Doll Collection Sprint* [6F/D] - Apr Wk 2 (5) 3rd GHF Cutting Humor Stakes* [7F/D] - Mar Wk 2 (6) 3rd BSD Bowl Of Flowers Stakes [7F/D] - Feb Wk 2 (3) 4th GHF Speed Demon Memorial Stakes* [6F/D] - Mar Wk 4 (6) 4th G5+ Speedway Stakes** [7F/D] September wk 2 @GHF (6) 5th GHF Red Wine Sprint** [6F/D] - Aug Wk 3 (5) Four Year Old Season
1st G3+ Mastermind Memorial Stakes* [7F/D] February wk 1 @GHF (5)
1st G3+ Baratti Stakes* [8F/D] April wk 3 @GHF (4) 2nd G2+ Lynara's Kingdom Mem Stakes* [7F/D] March wk 2 @GHF (4) 2nd G2+G3 Tempered Passion Tribute S.* [8F/D] March wk 4 @GHF (4) 3rd G3+ Forbidden To Fly Mem. Stakes* [6F/D] February wk 2 @GHF (6) 5th G3+ Eskimo Kisses Stakes* [6F/D] April wk 2 @GHF (6) 6th G5+ Dubai World Sprint* [7F/S] January wk 2 @TW (7) |
Buybacks: Ripley and Frosty