Halfbridled
| Halfbridled | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Unbridled |
| Grandsire | Fappiano |
| Dam | Half Queen |
| Damsire | Deputy Minister |
| Sex | Filly |
| Foaled | 2001 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Dark bay or brown |
| Breeder | Wertheimer et Frere |
| Owner | Wertheimer et Frere |
| Trainer | Richard Mandella |
| Record | 6:4-2-0 |
| Earnings | $959,400 |
| Major wins | |
|
Del Mar Debutante Stakes (2003) Oak Leaf Stakes (2003) Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (2003) | |
| Awards | |
| U.S. Champion 2-Yr-Old Filly (2003) | |
| Last updated on November 26, 2006 | |
Halfbridled (foaled February 2, 2001 in Kentucky) is a dark bay or brown Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Halfbridled is a bay mare bred by in Kentucky by the French-based Wertheimer et Frere.
Racing career
Following a victorious debut in a Maiden Special Weight race at Del Mar Racetrack, Halfbridled contested the Grade I Del Mar Debutante Stakes, where she defeated five opponents including Hollywood Story and Victory USA. She then went to a Breeders' Cup prep race, the 1 1/16 miles Grade II Oak Leaf Stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. In the Oak Leaf, she faced six others including Hollywood Story again.[1]
Entering the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies undefeated, Halfbridled went to the gate on October 25, 2003, as the 2-1 favorite in a field of fourteen. She drew the farthest post from the rail, #14. She won under her usual jockey, Hall of Fame rider Julie Krone.[2]
After this event Halfbridled won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding 2-Year-Old Filly.
Breeding record
Halfbridled was retired from racing early in her four-year-old racing career due to her tendency to "tie up" before races, resulting in her being scratched. It was hoped that breeding her would end the problem. She successfully delivered a filly in 2007 by Giant's Causeway.
References
- ↑ Daily Racing Form October 25, 2003 Vol CIX No. 298 BC page 14
- ↑ Orange County Register October 26, 2003 Sports page 11