Bank On Greatness

Y8 Encouragement Award
Y9 Encouragement Award
Y10 BEST OLDER HORSE

t h e b a s i c s
Registration Number: #1075
Registered Name: Bank On Greatness
Nickname: Greatness
Age: Seven years (Y6)
Breed: Thoroughbred
Colour & Markings: Grey
Height: 16.2hh
Gender: Stallion
Personality:

Greatness is moody, arrogant and outgoing, yet sweet and affectionate to those closest to him. He has always been a stunner since the day he was born - always the most striking colt in the field, the most elegant and well put together, the most well behaved yet fiesty horse of the lot. Greatness has many of the qualities his older full brother Impressario has, including amazing speed and great stamina. He gets his 'nice' side from his dam Bank On Silver, and his fire and arrogance from his sire, Merry Bay King. He is pleasantly focused and enthusiastic in workouts, and incredibly determined to win once faced with an opponent. His racing style is pretty versatile, but he runs best behind the leaders until the final one and a half furlongs. As for his relationships, Greatness has a special bond with rider Sarah Star, who has been there for him since the day he was born. As far as horses go, he's secretly always had a crush on the temperamental filly Vindictive Fury (we think).

Pedigree: Merry Bay King x Bank On Silver
Pedigree Comments:

Greatness's sire, Merry Bay King, was the first champion stallion ever to race on Green Horse Fields' tracks. He was a big fan of the turf, and won races such as the Cox Plate*, Unicorn Horn Classic* and Breeder's Cup Turf*. He was crowned Racehorse Of The Year in Y3 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame, having retired with an amazing record of 106-34-25-21. Bank On Silver was the first champion mare to ever to race on Green Horse Fields' tracks. She loved the dirt, and won races such as the Golden Opportunity Stakes, Championship Stakes, Filly Cup, and Zodiac Stakes. Silver was crown Racehorse of The Year when she retired in Y2 and was inducted into the Hall Of Fame with a record of 69-28-11-9.

r a c i n g c a r e e r
Race Record: 71-24-18-12
Grade: One
Surface: Dual
Distance: 9-12 Furlongs
Leg Type: Preceder
Racing Style:

No matter the distance, the surface or the pace, Billy remains a true behind the leaders runner. He breaks well, then assumes a second place, third place or fourth place position, depending on the field size, and then runs according to the pace. He makes his move when the frontrunners begin to tire and drop back.

Racing Results/Workout Posts:

TWO YEAR OLD SEASON

• the beginning
  
• trio of maidens
  
• aim high
  
• swiftly he moves
  
• prepare for greatness
  
  1st in Swift Stakes [UR]
  1st in UNICORN HORN JUVENILE* [UR]
  1st in ALOT TO LIVE UP TO STAKES* [UR]
  1st in Burning Blaze Stakes [UR]
  1st in BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE* [UR]
  2nd in Pushing Through Stakes [UR]
  2nd in Magnolia Maiden Stakes [UR]
  2nd in SUMMER CUP G5 D* [UR]
  3rd in Polar Ice Cap Maiden Stakes [UR]
  3rd in Salamon Stakes [UR]
  3rd in Turn Up The Heat Stakes* [UR]
  4th in Mighty Moose Stakes [UR]
  4th in Golden Start Stakes [UR]
  4th in Autumn Cup G5 D* [UR]
  5th in Seaspray Cup* [UR]

THREE YEAR OLD SEASON

• on my way to greatness
  
• unicorn without a horn
  
• grey vs bay
  
• favourite to win
  
• preperation for the preakness
  
• chance for GREATNESS
  
  1st in Humogeon Stakes / Feb Wk2
  1st in April Stakes / Apr Wk2
  1st in BLUE GRASS STAKES* / Mar Wk3
  1st in July Stakes / Race Two
  1st in BREEDER'S CUP MARATHON*
  2nd in SPRING CUP G4 DIRT* / Feb Wk4
  2nd in October Stakes
  2nd in WINTER CUP G3/4 DIRT*
  3rd in SANTA ANITA DERBY* / Apr Wk2
  3rd in KENTUCKY DERBY* / May Wk1
  3rd in BELMONT STAKES* / June Wk2
  3rd in INDEPENDANCE CUP*
  3rd in CLIMAX CUP*
  3rd in ALOT TO LIVE UP TO STAKES*
  3rd in DUBAI COLT CUP*
  4th in Unicorn Horn Mile* / Jan Wk4
  4th in September Stakes race two

FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON

• UNICORN
  
• just keep swimming
  
• desire to prove
  
• thanks for the memories
  
• BREEDER'S CUP WORKOUT
  
  1st in BANK ON SILVER MEMORIAL STAKES* / Apr Wk1
  1st in THESE OLD BONES STAKES* / Apr Wk4
  1st in SUMMER CUP G3,2,1 DIRT* / May Wk4
  1st in SEASPRAY CUP G1* / June Wk3
  1st in THE NATURAL MEMORIAL STAKES* / June Wk4
  1st in White Wine Stakes / Jul Wk3
  1st in WINTER CUP G1 DIRT* / Oct Wk4
  1st in PALM TREE PARADISE INVITATIONAL* / Dec Wk3
  1st in BREEDER'S CUP DIRT MILE* / Dec Wk4
  2nd in February Dirt Stakes / Feb Wk2
  2nd in BABBLING BROOK HANDICAP* / May Wk2
  2nd in TRUE ENOUGH MEMORIAL STAKES* / May Wk3
  2nd in WHO'S MORE YOUTHFUL STAKES* / Jun Wk1
  2nd in DUBAI COLT CUP* / Nov Wk2
  3rd in ALOT TO LVE UP TO STAKES G3+ DIRT* / Sept Wk3
  4th in Unicorn Horn Mile* / Jan Wk4
  4th in Starry Night Stakes* / Mar Wk4
  4th in Y10 Stable Face Off G3,2,1 Dirt* / Mar Wk5
  4th in Senior Superstars Finale* / Jul Wk2
  4th in Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes* / Aug Wk3
  4th in Autumn Cup G1 Dirt* / Aug Wk4
  5th in Spring Cup G3,2,1 Dirt* / Feb Wk4

FIVE YEAR OLD SEASON

• back for more
  
• super powers
  
• not old yet
  
• must be some kind of SUPERSTAR
  
• a passion for greatness
  
• autumn wish
  
• cruze to greatness
  
• dreams and desires
  
• out of this world
  
• one last battle
  
  1st in UNICORN HORN DIRT CLASSIC* / Jan Wk4
  1st in Summer Scorcher Cup / Mar Wk2
  1st in THE NATURAL MEMORIAL STAKES* / Jun Wk4
  1st in INDEPENDENCE CUP* / Jul Wk2
  1st in DUBAI COLT CUP* / Nov Wk2
  2nd in Spring Cup Grade One Dirt* / Feb Wk4
  2nd in THESE OLD BONES STAKES* / Apr Wk4
  2nd in BABBLING BROOK HANDICAP* / May Wk2
  2nd in SUMMER CUP GRADE ONE DIRT* / May Wk4
  2nd in SEASPRAY CUP G1* / Jun Wk3
  2nd in EVERYDAY HERO MEMORIAL STAKES* / Jul Wk1
  2nd in AUTUMN CUP GRADE ONE DIRT* / Aug Wk4
  3rd in EL SOL DEL MAR MEMORIAL STAKES* / Oct Wk1
  4th in Winter Cup G1 Dirt* / Oct Wk4
  4th in Breeder's Cup Classic* / Dec Wk4
  6th in Dubai World Cup* / Dec Wk1

o f f s p r i n g

DOB	Name	Gender	Dam	Owner
Y12	Great Revenge	Colt	Vindictive Fury	Star Thoroughbreds
Y12	Impressionable	Filly	Admirable	Stride Of Perfection Stables
Y12	Meritorious	Filly	Admirable	Intrepid Racing

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