ROUGH DIAMOND
G1 Thoroughbred Mare by With A Snap (G1), out of Surreal Horizon (M)
Winner of 12 HoTY Races
Lifetime Earnings of $3,387,000
G1 Thoroughbred Mare by With A Snap (G1), out of Surreal Horizon (M)
Winner of 12 HoTY Races
Lifetime Earnings of $3,387,000
GENERAL INFORMATION
"Dia" Y13 Bay Thoroughbred Mare 16 HH |
This filly is beyond gorgeous, and she knows it. Something about her is just a little sleeker, a little more feminine, and a little more conformed than most. She knows she's a looker, and she doesn't want anyone to forget it. When going out to the pasture fence, she'll be the first horse to greet the humans - often time she'll see them early enough to be waiting. She's the sort to put on a show because she loves the oohs and aahs of an audience. She'll spin away from the fence, trot around with almost floating strides, and buck and prance like the free spirit she is. She's a little like her sire in the fact she can be a little wary of strangers coming close - she'll perform for anyone, pose for any camera, but if they get within a few feet she's a little more cautious. If her people don't mind the stranger, though, she'll calm down quickly enough. There are very few this filly doesn't end up liking, if only because they give her attention. She's a bold filly, and not afraid of much - if she spooks, it's likely by design. She's careful of where her humans are, so she doesn't put anyone in danger with it, but if she's looking for some attention she'll kick up a fuss at the smallest things. Normally she's not neglected to the point it comes to that, though. She's playful when being groomed - if she's not tied, she'll walk in circles around the groom, pick up or knock over brush boxes, or stretch almost like a cat if she's getting a really good brushing. She's normally left untied unless they're in a hurry simply because her sweet personality is fun to be around. When the saddle comes out, she knows it's game time. When being saddled she gets just a little more excited, fidgeting and even letting out a whinny here or there, but she isn't too much of a handful. The closer she gets to the track, the more excited she gets - she often ends up prancing sideways next to her handler, not even realizing she's doing it. The easiest way to get her to straighten up is to walk her by the cameras. Dia knows when she's being watched and admired, and her whole manner will change. Suddenly she's not a fidgety young female. Instead she's a gracious, stunning model, walking with extended, gorgeous strides and a prettily arched next. She'll stop and pose if given half a chance. It's really the best way to slow her down if she's getting too excited. It's the same when she's finally out on the track itself, though at that point she's got her head more in the game than on posing. But she still lifts her knees a little higher and flags her tail when she's going by the stands for the post parade, just to show them all she's there to run. She's an unforgettable sort of filly, and she's already wormed her way into the hearts of the staff.
Personality Written by CC |
While she's a crowd-pleaser for her antics outside of the race, she's a crowd-pleaser for a whole different reason when it's game time. Dia loads well, and is always on her toes when the gates snap open. She breaks fast, but lets off the steam as her competition takes their places ahead of her. She's a very patient runner, for all that she's a frolicking youngling out of a race. She bides her time around the turn. If the pace is fast, she'll wait until the stretch to kick in and run after the tiring leaders. If the pace is slower, she'll start slowly moving up on the later half of the turn, then really slingshot out of it. What really gets her excited is a battle down the stretch - she rarely pulls away to win by lengths. Instead she fights and gives her best against an opponent. The stronger the opponent, she better she performs. Then she gives her heart right before the wire, doing anything she can to get her nose in front. She's a true champion and heart, and she loves the thrill of competition. And, above all else, she loves the attention that comes in the winner's circle, where she truly shines.
Race style written by CC |
RACE RESULTS [5 Y/O Season]
1st BSD PAULA GODWIN MEMORIAL STAKES* - Jan WK 3 - [D/5F] 1st BSD SUNSHINE MILLIONS DISTAFF* - Apr Wk 1 - [D/9F] 1st BSD CHRISTMAS IN JULY MILE* - July Wk 4 - [D/7.5F] 1st GHF SECRET MESSAGE STAKES* - Aug Wk 2 - [D/8F] 2nd BSD KICKSTART MILE* - Jan WK 1 - [D/8F] 2nd TW Zenyetta Derby Race Three - June Wk 2 - [D/9F] 2nd TW LA CONEJA STAKES* - July Wk 2 - [D/5.5F] 2nd BSD STILL WATER COVE STAKES* - Aug Wk 4 - [D/7F] 3rd GHF SPRING CUP G1 DIRT SPRINT* - Feb WK 4 - [D/6F] 3rd BSD INSIDE INFORMATION STAKES* - June Wk 4 - [D/8.5F] 3rd BSD CICADA STAKES* - Sept Wk 4 - [D/9F] 3rd GHF HIGH SPEED STAKES** - Oct Wk 3 - [D/5F] 3rd BSD KREESA STAKES* - Nov Wk 1 - [D/6F] 3rd BSD RITZY A.P. MILE* - Nov Wk 4 - [D/8F] 4th GHF FORBIDDEN TO FLY MEMORIAL STAKES* - Feb WK 2 - [D/6F] 4th BSD VERY ONE STAKES* - May Wk 2 - [D/7F] 4th GHF SUMMER CUP G1 DIRT SPRINT* - May Wk 4 - [D/6F] 5th GHF FIRST LADY CUP* - Mar WK 3 - [D/8F] 5th TW DAMASCUS STAKES* - Dec Wk 1 - [D/7F] 6th GHF BREEDER'S CUP F/M SPRINT** - Dec Wk 4 - [D/7F] 8th BSD HURRICANE BERTIE STAKES* - Apr Wk 4 - [D/8.5F] |
PAST RACE RESULTS [2014-2017]
Prospect Season [Y14]
2nd In Y14 BBT Yearling Sprinters 1st UNICORN HORN PROSPECT DIRT SPRINT* - January Week 4 1st TW Royale Prospect - February Week 3 1st SFO PROSPECT DIRT SPRINT* - March Week 5 1st Classically Clueless Prospect [December wk 3 @TW] 2nd TW Proposaliska Prospect - January Week 3 2nd GHF'S NEXT TOP RACEHORSE - R3* - March Week 1 2nd TW Latourre Prospect Race 3 - March Week 4 2nd Jetme Prospect [August wk 1 @TW] 2nd Cherish Prospect [September wk 3 @TW] 3rd Sonic Boone Prospect [October wk 1 @TW] |
Y15 Race Results [2 Y/O]
1st Shortside Maiden Dirt [February wk 3@GHF] 1st Magic Millions Fillies Dirt Sprint* [April wk 1 @GHF] 1st Tim Conway Stakes [June wk 1 @TW] 1st Orchid Cup Filies* [July wk 3 @GHF] 1st Under Power Stakes [October wk 3 @BSD] 2nd Golden Start Stakes [February wk 1 @GHF] 2nd Permain Basin Stakes* [April wk 3 @TW] 2nd Follow The Hoofprints Dirt Sprint* [May wk 2 @TW] 2nd Claredon Stakes [July wk 2 @BSD] 2nd Oklahoma Classics Lassie [August wk 1 @TW] 2nd Hollywood Starlet Stakes* [August wk 3 @TW] 2nd My Trusty Filly Stakes [November wk 1 @TW] 2nd Wallenda Stakes* [December wk 4 @BSD] 3rd Unicorn Horn Juvenile Dirt Sprint* [January wk 4 @GHF] 3rd Stable Faceoff Grade Five Dirt Sprint* [March wk 5 @GHF] 3rd E.L. Gaylord Memorial Stakes* [November wk 3 @TW] 4th Spinaway Stakes* [June wk 3 @TW] |
Y16 Race Results [3 Y/O]
1st Bright Beginnings Stakes [January wk 1 @BSD] 1st Diamond Sprint* [January wk 3 @BSD] 1st Swale Stakes* [April wk 3 @BSD] 1st Shining Stakes* [August wk 1 @GHF] 1st Starshine Sprint* [September wk 2 @GHF] 1st October Dirt Stakes [October wk 2 @GHF] 2nd Feature Me Derby [March wk 1 @BSD] 2nd Featherfelt Derby [May wk 1 @BSD] 2nd Girls Party* [June wk 3 @GHF] 2nd Acadiana Stakes* [June wk 4 @BSD] 2nd Purple Rose Stakes* [August wk 3 @GHF] 3rd Rahy Derby [February wk 2 @BSD] 3rd Bayshore Derby* [February wk 4 @BSD] 3rd Motion Sprint* [March wk 3 @GHF] 3rd Fairfax Stakes [April wk 2 @BSD] 3rd Star Party* [July wk 2 @GHF] 3rd Bold Ruler Handicap* [November wk 1 @TW] 3rd Damascus Stakes* [December wk 1 @TW] 4th Quick Cup* [May wk 3 @GHF] 4th Winter Cup Grade Two Dirt Sprint* [October wk 4 @GHF] 4th Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint* [December wk 4 @BSD] |
Y17 Race Results [4 Y/O]
1st TW THE TEST STAKES* - Feb Wk 3 - [D/6F] 1st GHF Earth Stakes - Aug Wk 1 - [D/6F] 1st GHF SAND CHALLENGE SPRINT* - Dec Wk 4 - [S/6F] 2nd BSD CLOCKWORK SPRINT* - Jan Wk 3 - [D/5F] 2nd TW Valentinabelle Derby - Oct Wk 2 - [D/8F] 2nd TW Bucolic Derby - Nov Wk 2 - [D/7F] 3rd GHF SEASPRAY CUP G2 SPRINT* - July Wk 1 - [D/6F] 3rd GHF Libra Stakes - July Wk 3 - [D/8F] 3rd BSD KREESA STAKES* - Nov Wk 1 - [D/6F] 4th BSD SNAPDRAGON SPRINT* - Jan Wk 2 - [D/5F] 4th GHF AUTUMN CUP G1 DIRT SPRINT* - Aug Wk 4 - {D/6F] 4th TW Broadway Derby - Sept Wk 2 - [D/8F] 4th BSD BOTTOM LINE STARTER HANDICAP* - Sept Wk 4 - [D/8F] |
RACE SCHEDULE
Aug Wk 4: BSD STILLWATER COVE STAKES*
1 month break
Sept Wk 4: BSD CICADA STAKES*
Oct Wk 3: GHF HIGH SPEED STAKES**
Nov Wk 1: BSD KREESA STAKES*
Nov Wk 3: BSD LEEMAT STAKES*
Dec Wk 1: TW DAMASCUS STAKES*
Dec Wk 4: BSD BREEDER'S CUP DISTAFF**
Aug Wk 4: BSD STILLWATER COVE STAKES*
1 month break
Sept Wk 4: BSD CICADA STAKES*
Oct Wk 3: GHF HIGH SPEED STAKES**
Nov Wk 1: BSD KREESA STAKES*
Nov Wk 3: BSD LEEMAT STAKES*
Dec Wk 1: TW DAMASCUS STAKES*
Dec Wk 4: BSD BREEDER'S CUP DISTAFF**