Why Refractor? How did he become the highest-priced horse in Otsego Farms history?
His breeding of Thunder Arctic x Succubus is stellar and that had something to do with it. But his track record of 6-0-0-1 with a top PSR of 87 hardly merits a $2,000,000 price tag, right?
It's all in the potential people. Just like Anakin Skywalker, whose Midi-chlorian count was "off the charts", Refractor also has an attribute that is superhuman, or in his case super-equine. Within him resides that most elusive of Photo-Finish qualities. Excellent stamina, otherwise known as "the Force".
Heat Seeker, Gradient, Druido Supremo, and Pluto all have Excellent stamina and there are only a handful of others. This rating typically assures a horse of significant success on the track. In most cases, stardom or superstardom is attained, but there are no guarantees in horseracing. Refractor has weaknesses that may derail his quest for greatness. But the Force runs strong within him and that alone was enough for me to shell out the $2,000,000.
So, with a wave of my hand, I tell you that Refractor will win his next race...and you believe it, having succumbed to my Jedi mind trick.
2 comments:
OMG. He won the GR1 Victoria Derby. Woo Hoo!
Well done Jim! Excellent buy! I bet its been well worth the wait :) Good luck with him in the future he's got a bright one ahead of him!
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