Dark Divine
Bay/Black Thoroughbred Stallion, Born 2017, 16.3hh Top Admiral - Higher Access Distance Won Over: 9f - 12f |
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Biography
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Pedigree
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Notable Runners
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Race Records
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As stealthy and sneaky as a lion, Dex is a cunning character. One minute the black colt will be sound asleep, the next you know he's grabbing onto whatever he can find first and swinging it around like a ragdoll. This black bundle of explosives was rambunctious as a foal, often getting into trouble and running away with things he shouldn't. On his own, Dex is relatively quiet - he makes no ounce of noise when it comes to feeding time or turnout. He would rather keep to himself than socialize with the other horse. While we wouldn't say Dex is outwardly vicious, he is quite the nipper and you have to be careful around him. When you see that glimmer of mischief in his eyes, and his ears turn back, we know to get out of the firing zone. Dex thinks it's a game, but his teeth hurt and we often have to tell visitors he's off limits for pets. He frequently does like to throw in a crow hop, a buck, or a rear into his workout regime to spice things up when you're least expecting it - he is one of the only Firestone horses to get multiple riders off in one workout session. Post-workout baths are Dex's favourite thing in the world - he stands immobile as the mist of the water cools him down. If he's lucky he even gets to drink out of the hose.
Being sneaky and stealthy is the perfect trait for Dex to have on the track. We have used these qualities to our advantage and that's where this horse excels. Dex loves to show off in the paddock - often having a thin layer of sweat on his neck which shows off his muscles in the right light. He was quick to pick up on gating - often breaking close to the front or just off the pace. Tactically, Dex will stalk the front runners and almost make his presence unknown by keeping out of the way and letting the front horses do their own thing. He likes to make his move earlier than most; often just before the final turn. Long black legs propel him forwards, slithering between horses (when needed) or just powering to the front in the snap of a finger. Once Dex has a clear space around him, the last thing you'll see is his thick black tail swishing from behind him, leaving the prey to eat his dust.
Being sneaky and stealthy is the perfect trait for Dex to have on the track. We have used these qualities to our advantage and that's where this horse excels. Dex loves to show off in the paddock - often having a thin layer of sweat on his neck which shows off his muscles in the right light. He was quick to pick up on gating - often breaking close to the front or just off the pace. Tactically, Dex will stalk the front runners and almost make his presence unknown by keeping out of the way and letting the front horses do their own thing. He likes to make his move earlier than most; often just before the final turn. Long black legs propel him forwards, slithering between horses (when needed) or just powering to the front in the snap of a finger. Once Dex has a clear space around him, the last thing you'll see is his thick black tail swishing from behind him, leaving the prey to eat his dust.
Notable Siblings;
Mircalla, Take Me Higher, Platinum Promise
Mircalla, Take Me Higher, Platinum Promise
Name TB, Gr/Ro, C, Foaled February 2018 (o/o Mare, by Grandsire) Owned By: |
Name TB, Gr/Ro, C, Foaled February 2018 (o/o Mare, by Grandsire) Owned By: |
Career Statistics
51: 12-13-7
Grade Two | Turf | 9-12 Furlongs | Stalker
Grade Two | Turf | 9-12 Furlongs | Stalker
2YO SEASON
1st in Y19 End in Sight Maiden - February Week 2 [12F/D] 1st in Y19 Rising Sun Stakes - March Week 3 [12F/D] 1st in Y19 Nashua Stakes - April Week 1 [9F/D] 1st in Y19 Megalomania Stakes - August Week 4 [9F/T] 1st in Y19 Geosphere Stakes - September Week 2 [11F/T] 2nd in Y19 Running Hard Maiden - January Week 4 [9F/T] 2nd in Y19 Gwendolyn Stakes - September Week 4 [9F/T] 2nd in Y19 Feretse Stakes - November Week 2 [10F/T] 3rd in Y19 Knickerbocker Stakes - January Week 1 [9F/T] 3rd in Y19 Sun Power Stakes - July Week 1 [9F/D] 4th in Y19 TEMPTED STAKES* - April Week 3 [11F/D] 5th in Y19 SPRING LAVENDER STAKES* - March Week 1 [11F/D] 5th in Y19 RIVAL MILLIONS STAKES* - August Week 1 [11F/T] 6th in Y19 SANFORD STAKES* - May Week 4 [12F/D] 6th in Y19 TITRE MEMORIAL STAKES** - July Week 3 [9F/S] 7th in Y19 KENTUCKY JUVENILE STAKES* - Nov Week 4 [10F/D] |
3YO SEASON
1st in Y20 Sword Dancer Handicap - January Week 3 [11F/T] [4] 1st in Y20 Plenimar Derby - May Week 4 [11F/T] [5] 1st in Y20 Natural Order Stakes - July Week 3 [12F/D] [3] 1st in Y20 Marine Derby - October Week 3 [12F/T] [2] 2nd in Y20 Levee Derby - January Week 1 [11F/T] [2] 2nd in Y20 February Turf Stakes - February Week 2 [12F/T] [5] 2nd in Y20 Next Move Stakes - April Week 1 [12F/T] [2] 2nd in Y20 Blue Boris Derby - April Week 3 [11F/T] [3] 2nd in Y20 California Cup- October Week 1 [11F/T] [3] 2nd - End Of Year Turf (3yo+) - 10F - G5+ - T - GHF December W3 (2) 3rd in Y20 Fairy Circle Stakes - February Week 4 [10F/T] [4] 3rd in Y20 Louden's Gray Derby - June Week 4 [11F/T] [3] 4th in Y20 La Verendrye Stakes - June Week 2 [9F/T] [5] 4th in Y21 OHIO DERBY** (3yo DDS) [11F/D] - November W3 (5) 5th in Y20 Leviticus Stakes - July Week 4 [11F/D] [5] 5th in Y20 Hobnob Stakes - August Week 1 [9F/T] [5] (3rd wk) 5th in Y20 RunForGold Stakes - August Week 4 [10F/D] [5] |
4YO SEASON
1st - Scorpio Stakes - 11F - G3 - T - GHF March W1 (6) [+4] 1st in Y21 Squeeze Stakes - September Week 2 [10F/T] [3] [+4] 1st in Y21 WINTER CUP GRADE TWO TURF* - October Week 4 [10F/D] [2] [+8] 2nd - Monarch Stakes - 12F - G3 - D - GHF February W3 (5) [+3] 2nd in Y21 FLIGHT OF FANCY LEGACY STAKES* - September Wk 3 [9F/T] [2] [+6] 2nd in Y21 EDDIE READ STAKES* - December Week 1 [12F/T] [5] [+6] 2nd in Y21 GULCH DERBY* - December Week 4 [10F/T] [2] [+6] 3rd GHF Sunfrost Cup [11F/T] - May Wk 3 (3) [+2] 3rd GHF North Pacific Handicap* [12F/T] - June Wk 3 (4) [+2] 3rd in Y21 RISING FURY MEMORIAL STAKES* - October Week 2 [10F/T] [3] [+4] 4th - Deletion Stakes - 11F - G3 - T - BSD January W2 (6) [+1] 4th - RIVER DEEP HIKE* - 10.5F - G3+ - T - BSD March W3 (6) [+2] 4th GHF Summer Cup G2 Dirt* [10F/D] - May Wk 4 (5) [+1] 4th in Y21 AUTUMN CUP GRADE TWO TURF* - August Week 4 [10F/D] [4] [+2] 5th in Y21 FEDERATION STAKES* - August Week 2 [9F/T] [5] [+2] 5th in Y21 CHAMPION STAKES* - November Week 2 [12F/T] [5] [+2] 6th - UNICORN HORN DIRT CLASSIC** - 11F - D - January W4 (7) [+3] 6th - CAJUN FIRECRACKER STAKES* - 11F - T- February W2 (6) [+2] Total Points: 70 |
PROSPECT SEASON
4th in Y18 GHF's Next Top Racehorse R7* - July Week 1 [9F/D] 4th in Y18 GHF's Next Top Racehorse R9* - Sept Week 1 [10F/T] |