Post by Admin on Jan 13, 2021 11:29:07 GMT
The Basics
Registered Name: Hummingbird
Year of Birth: Y20
Height: 16.1hh
Color: Bay
Gender: Colt
Sire: Laddie Luck
Dam: Simply A Flyer
Hummingbird was in no rush to come into this world, his birth was almost a month post due date and there were some concerns that something had gone wrong. When he was born, he lay on the floor for some time and required encouragement to stand and nurse. The first few weeks were shaky, but the colt came out of the other side and soon you would never guess there were issues at all. As a youngster, Hummingbird was one of the most curious youngsters that Alexia has ever seen. He was always there, sticking his nose in. At first, it was just that he would watch but soon enough he started trying to help - taking tools from the handlers and generally ensuring they couldn't ignore him. Even in the pasture he could be seen following people down the fence line. He is a very friendly colt, he adores people, and isn't too bothered about his place in the herd making him an ideal companion for more dominant horses.
For a horse who was so reluctant as a foal, he became sharper as he aged. Learning first from his dam and later from the other colts, he found himself enjoying a good gallop and by the time he arrived in training he was more competitive. While worked alone he is laid back and lazy, when he is put beside another horse he changes. It's subtle, but his focus switches and he throws himself into the run. As such, it is important in a race to not let him get ahead and forget about his competition - instead, he is best raced in company - kept close to or alongside another horse to keep him on task. Even in the stretch, this feeling of competition is important. This isn't a horse which is going to fly ahead and win by lengths. He is going to battle in the stretch, hold his opposition in his sights and not let them go. His finishes are close, exhilarating, and terrifying. This is not a horse for the light of heart.
Racing Information
Class: Maiden
Preferences: 9-12F Turf
Leg Type: In Company, Close Finisher
Race Record: 0 0/0/0
Racing Achievements:
None
Breeding Information
Availability: Still Racing
Reserves: None