This handsome colt did not have the best start in life and, when he arrived at Golden Valley, was best described as fearful and unruly. Thankfully, we were able to give him a fresh start and with patience and kindness were able to coax his true, more gentle, nature out.
It likely comes as no surprise that Drake is not the friendliest of horses, being somewhat distance and mostly seeming to tolerate their presence rather than enjoy it. Sometimes, however, he shows affection to those he trusts. The vet is certainly not included amongst those people, and he can become problematic during routine checks. He does seem to enjoy being around other horses, though, as long as they are willing to give him space. In fact, his best friend is a little shetland gelding called Roy and the two are near inseperable in the paddock. It's quite funny to see Roy trying to keep up with Drake when the thoroughbred starts galloping around enjoying the space available to him. |
Racing Style: Closer
Seemingly unphased by the gates, Drake loads nicely and is calm in the stalls meaning that there is little problem with a wait before the race. When the gates open he breaks well before quickly dropping to the back of the group. Throughout the race, Drake remains at the back of the pack and could easily be dismissed as not being a threat given how little he gives at the start of the race. It is only toward the end of the race that Drake really picks up, often going wide around the competition and giving himself time to creep up before powering forward with an explosive burst of speed. He is truly relentless, quickly closing the distance between himself and those ahead of him. His heart is strong and pure, his fighting spirit undeniable as he charges to the post. |
Dirt: Good
Turf: Great Distance: 9-12F Racing Record: 18: 6/5/6
Grade 4 Major Achievements:
|
5yo Results
1st in GHF New Year Turf Stakes [11F T/Jan 1] 2nd in TW In The Middle Stakes [10F T/Jan 4] 2nd in TW Jump On It Stakes [9.5F T/Feb 1] 2nd in TW Party All Night Stakes [11F T/Mar 3] 3rd in GHF Spring Cup G4 Turf* |
4yo Results
1st in Y18 TW Definitely Here Maiden [10F T/May 3]
1st in Y18 BSD Firey Speech Stakes [11 T/May 4]
1st in Y18 GHF Seashell Cup Grade Five* [10F T/Jun 4]
1st in Y18 TW Pandemonium Stakes [9F T/Aug 2]
1st in Y18 BSD Successful Native Stakes [9F T/Dec 2]
2nd in Y18 TW Just For Us Maiden [12F T/May 1]
2nd in Y18 TW Veritas Stakes Race 3 [11F T/Jun 3]
3rd in Y18 BSD Philly Mignon Stakes [10F T/Aug 1]
3rd in Y18 BSD Rudy Stakes [11F T/Sep 3]
3rd in Y18 TW Invidious Stakes [11F T/Oct 2]
3rd in Y18 BSD Sonneteer Stakes [10F T/Nov 2]
3rd in Y18 TW Grand Silence Stakes [10F T/Nov 3]
4th in Y18 BSD Snarl Stakes [11F T/Sep 2]
1st in Y18 TW Definitely Here Maiden [10F T/May 3]
1st in Y18 BSD Firey Speech Stakes [11 T/May 4]
1st in Y18 GHF Seashell Cup Grade Five* [10F T/Jun 4]
1st in Y18 TW Pandemonium Stakes [9F T/Aug 2]
1st in Y18 BSD Successful Native Stakes [9F T/Dec 2]
2nd in Y18 TW Just For Us Maiden [12F T/May 1]
2nd in Y18 TW Veritas Stakes Race 3 [11F T/Jun 3]
3rd in Y18 BSD Philly Mignon Stakes [10F T/Aug 1]
3rd in Y18 BSD Rudy Stakes [11F T/Sep 3]
3rd in Y18 TW Invidious Stakes [11F T/Oct 2]
3rd in Y18 BSD Sonneteer Stakes [10F T/Nov 2]
3rd in Y18 TW Grand Silence Stakes [10F T/Nov 3]
4th in Y18 BSD Snarl Stakes [11F T/Sep 2]