Royal Witch
Chestnut Thoroughbred Mare, Born Y16, 16.1hh
Handsome Devil (CR) - Blessing In Disguise (CR)
Distance Won Over: 7f - 12f
Handsome Devil (CR) - Blessing In Disguise (CR)
Distance Won Over: 7f - 12f
Personality
When Carter saw an ad for a full sibling to Firestone stallion Devil's Blessing, he thought he knew what he was getting into. Dhalia lives up to her name, and also lives up to her brother's name. She's a lean, mean, fighting machine that loves her job but not the creatures who helped bring her into this world. Not to say Dhalia hates all humans, just most of them who don't spend enough time with her. She may look tough but if you dig real deep, she can be a real softy. Dhalia always has a glitter of mischief in her eyes that can be seen from a mile away that just adds to her interesting character. Her unique markings make her a sight around the farm alongside some of Firestone's other odd-coloured wonders. Dhalia's work ethic is unbelievably amazing; once she sees her saddle cloth brought out she often forgets she hates humans and prepares herself for the work of her life. She loves to run, whether its in the field or on the track she likes to feel the wind rushing through her mane.
Dhalia almost doesn't act like herself on race day; if anything the typical chestnut filly is almost quieter at the track as opposed to being at home. She can be a bit of a handful unloading off the trailer once she gets to the track but as soon as it's time to saddle up she's all business. Her rambunctious attitude carries over to the turf, where she gets really hot during post parade. Constant reassurance is needed to calm down the fiery filly near the gates, but once she's loaded she is as still as the calm before the storm. When the gates break open Dhalia is as sharp as a nail, scooting in behind the leaders like a wild cat hunting her prey. She can make it out of a sticky situation fairly well which makes her the perfect stalker. Depending on her mood and the pace of the field, she is able to rally from the back of the field if there is too much bumping going on near the front. Ears are always flat against her head, almost as if she's winding up to let loose when she comes down the stretch drive to steal the win.
Dhalia almost doesn't act like herself on race day; if anything the typical chestnut filly is almost quieter at the track as opposed to being at home. She can be a bit of a handful unloading off the trailer once she gets to the track but as soon as it's time to saddle up she's all business. Her rambunctious attitude carries over to the turf, where she gets really hot during post parade. Constant reassurance is needed to calm down the fiery filly near the gates, but once she's loaded she is as still as the calm before the storm. When the gates break open Dhalia is as sharp as a nail, scooting in behind the leaders like a wild cat hunting her prey. She can make it out of a sticky situation fairly well which makes her the perfect stalker. Depending on her mood and the pace of the field, she is able to rally from the back of the field if there is too much bumping going on near the front. Ears are always flat against her head, almost as if she's winding up to let loose when she comes down the stretch drive to steal the win.
Progeny Reports
Race Record
44: 13-11-8
Grade One | Dual | 7-12 Furlongs | Stalker/Closer
Grade One | Dual | 7-12 Furlongs | Stalker/Closer
2YO SEASON
1st in Y18 First Look Stakes - January Week 2 [11F/T] 1st in Y18 Speed Boat Stakes - February Week 3 [9F/T] 1st in Y18 Yo Yo Stakes - April Week 3 [7F/T] 1st in Y18 Everett Nevin Stakes - July Week 1 [8F/T] 2nd in Y18 Heel To Toe Derby - May Week 1 [9F/T] 2nd in Y18 Maryland Juvenile Fillies Stakes - August Week 1 [9F/T] 2nd in Y18 End Of Year Juvenile Turf - December Week 3 [10F/T] 4th in Y18 PAT WHITWORTH ILLINOIS* - January Wk 3 [8.5F/T] 4th in Y18 TW FINISH CUP JUVENILE MILE* - March Wk 2 [8F/T] 4th in Y18 INTREPID RACING HANDICAP* - March Wk 4 [11F/T] 4th in Y18 September Juvenile Turf Faceoff* - Sept. Week 2 [11F/T] 5th in Y18 RED HEDMAN MILE* - August Week 3 [8F/T] |
3YO SEASON
1st in Y19 Quadrangle Endurance - March Week 1 [12F/T] 1st in Y19 Concorde Stakes - April Week 3 [9F/T] 1st in Y19 Chimera Stakes - August Week 4 [7F/T] 1st in Y19 Scaevola Stakes - December Week 4 [7F/T] 2nd in Y19 Next Move Stakes - April Week 1 [12F/T] 2nd in Y19 Keep Your Paws Off Stakes - July Week 3 [11F/T] 2nd in Y19 Tashreeh Stakes - September Week 4 [11F/T] 2nd in Y19 Marine Derby - October Week 3 [12F/T] 3rd in Y19 Thunderstorm Stakes - March Week 3 [11F/T] 3rd in Y19 NEW ECONOMY OAKS* - May Week 2 [9F/T] 3rd in Y19 Harbinger Stakes - August Week 2 [10F/T] 3rd in Y19 Mom's On Strike Stakes - November Week 1 [11F/T] 3rd in Y19 End of Year Turf - December Week 3 [10F/T] 4th in Y19 Hidden Talent Derby - January Week 3 [9F/T] 4th in Y19 Cattle Stakes - February Week 1 [11F/T] 4th in Y19 BETTERBETTERBETTER FILLIES* - June Week 1 [10F/T] 4th in Y19 PROVEN STRONG STAKES* - July Week 1 [10F/T] 4th in Y19 Middleburg Mint Derby - November Week Four [12F/T] |
4YO SEASON
1st in Y20 Dreaming on Stakes - January Week 4 [9F/T] [7]
1st in Y20 Zelotypia Stakes - March Week 3 [9F/T] [5]
1st in Y20 Roundheel Stakes - July Week 3 [10F/T] [2]
1st in Y20 Abrogation Stakes - September Week 1 [11F/T] [2]
1st in Y20 Winninginfashion Stakes - November Week 3 [9F/T] [2]
2nd in Y20 Windgall Stakes - April Week 2 [8F/T] [2]
2nd in Y20 Cheetah Stakes - June Week 3 [9F/T] [2]
2nd in Y20 Brigadier Stakes - August Week 1 [7F/T]
2nd in Y20 Antarctica Stakes - September Week 3 [10F/T] [2]
3rd in Y20 Leo Stakes - February Week 1 [10F/T] [7]
3rd in Y20 Magnality Running Stakes - February Week 3 [10F/T [6]
3rd in Y20 Barratree Stakes - March Week 1 [8F/T] [7]
4th in Y20 Cool Bobby Stakes - April Week 3 [10F/T] [4]
4th in Y20 Emicate Stakes - April Week 4 [9F/T] [4] (3rd week in a row)
1st in Y20 Dreaming on Stakes - January Week 4 [9F/T] [7]
1st in Y20 Zelotypia Stakes - March Week 3 [9F/T] [5]
1st in Y20 Roundheel Stakes - July Week 3 [10F/T] [2]
1st in Y20 Abrogation Stakes - September Week 1 [11F/T] [2]
1st in Y20 Winninginfashion Stakes - November Week 3 [9F/T] [2]
2nd in Y20 Windgall Stakes - April Week 2 [8F/T] [2]
2nd in Y20 Cheetah Stakes - June Week 3 [9F/T] [2]
2nd in Y20 Brigadier Stakes - August Week 1 [7F/T]
2nd in Y20 Antarctica Stakes - September Week 3 [10F/T] [2]
3rd in Y20 Leo Stakes - February Week 1 [10F/T] [7]
3rd in Y20 Magnality Running Stakes - February Week 3 [10F/T [6]
3rd in Y20 Barratree Stakes - March Week 1 [8F/T] [7]
4th in Y20 Cool Bobby Stakes - April Week 3 [10F/T] [4]
4th in Y20 Emicate Stakes - April Week 4 [9F/T] [4] (3rd week in a row)