Glory Bell
The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but rising again after you fall.
About |
Leo has definitely inherited his father's love of running, and never seems to be happy unless he is running. It is his one true love and he seems to have little interest in anything else. Grooming bores him, as does this whole bonding lark, and he has no intention of letting anyone get close to him. Due to his love of running he has to be watched closely in the paddock and not let out for too long as he will just run and run until you bring him in. It's almost as if an open space equals run in his mind. He never seems to run out of energy, either. He can go all out in a race and still be practically bouncing as you take him back to the barn. It is almost as if he is showing off his youth and boundless energy. At the track he becomes much more sociable than at the yard - probably because he knows that he is going to be running and that there will be competition. He will flaunt his good looks with a flawless gait and a love of the camera. However when he sees the other horses he becomes more focused and less sociable again. After all, he hates to lose in any way and sees showing off and playfulness as a sign of weakness. But it is this competitive edge that really gives him something special, and no one can find fault in this. Leo doesn't misbehave very often, mainly because he sees it as a waste of time. It would be wasting energy he could be using doing more interesting and important things - like running - and he knows that the humans are just trying to help him be the best. As if he needs help, but he won't turn his nose up at it.
History
Bank on Glory (G1) x Flashabelle (G5)
Armidale x Bank On Silver
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News Flash x Deabuelle
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BANK ON GLORY (Sire)
FLASHABELLE (Dam)
FLASHABELLE (Dam)
Notable Siblings: Stalker's Glory; Glorious Sunrise; Dreaming of Glory; Fallen Glory; Beyond the Stars; Avengeable; Shady Biscuit
Racing
31 10-7-11 88%
Grade Two Dirt 9-12 Furlongs Stalker Leo is not sure of the gates and can act nervously around them. On a good day, he will conquer his fears but on a bad day gating him can be difficult as he will just plant his feet and refuse to budge. Once gated he will strike out a few times before realising the gate will not hurt him and settling down. When the gates open he breaks at a decent pace, though not as fast as some, and will place himself in second or third place, usually running slightly slower than the front runner. He likes to take the rail for the corners and will push forwards in these. Leo likes to push in the last corner and runs better than usual if he is leading as they come out of the last corner. He has a lot of speed for the straight which is matched to a high level of spirit and competitiveness. His will to win is huge and he will give the race his all. |
Workout/Training Posts
Jockey: Isabelle Nottingham The Girl was Dangerous Radioactive Glorious Young Blood greetings Flaming Bells (Spring) March Workout Report Allied Bandits (Summer) Flaming Glory (Fall) SEASIDE NEWS featured First Edition, October Week Three |
Results
Two Year Old Season (Y13)
1st in the Y13 Stable Face-Off Maiden Dirt* [Mar Week 5/GHF] 1st in the Y13 May Juvenile Dirt Face-Off [May Week 2/GHF] 1st in the Y13 Cocoa Cup [July Week 1/GHF] 2nd in the Y13 March Maiden Dirt [Mar Week 2/GHF] 2nd in the Y13 Hickory Hill Derby [Nov Week 4/TW] 3rd in the Y13 Autumn Cup Grade Five Dirt* [Aug Week 3/GHF] 3rd in the Y13 September Juvenile Dirt Face-Off [Sep Week 2/GHF] 3rd in the Y13 End Of Year Juvenile Dirt [Dec Week 3/GHF] 4th in the Y13 Breeders Cup Juvenile* [Dec Week 4/GHF] Three Year Old Season (Y14) 1st GHF Glowing Stakes [D/11F] (NOV W3) 3rd TW Zenobia Derby [D/9F] (OCT W2) 3rd Agorrolopi Derby [D/11F] (OCT W4) 3rd TW Errantry Derby [D/9F] (NOV W1) 4th TW Magic Money Derby [D/10F] (SEPT W4) |
Four Year Old Season (Y15)
1st GHF Humogeon Stakes [D/9F] (FEB W1) 1st TW Jumponboard Derby [D/9F] (FEB W2) 1st TW Okayjee Derby [D/9F] (MAR W2) 1st GHF Naturalism Stakes [D/12F] (MAY W1) 2nd TW Addiction Stakes [D/12F] (JAN W2) 2nd TW Like A Cheetah Derby [D/10F] (MAR W1) 2nd TW Ontario Derby [D/9F] (MAY W3) 2nd GHF Sept Dirt Stakes [D/12F] (SEPT W2) 3rd GHF New Year Dirt Stakes [D/11F] (JAN W1) 3rd GHF April Dirt Stakes [D/10F] (APR W2) 3rd GHF South Pacific Handicap [D/12F] (JUN W3) 3rd GHF Autumn Cup G3 Dirt* [D/10F] (AUG W4) 3rd TW Backstrap Derby [D/10F] (OCT W4) 4th GHF Summer Cup G3 Dirt* [D/10F] (MAY W4) |
Five Year Old Season (Y16)
1st GHF February Dirt Stakes [D/12F/G5+] (FEB W2)
1st GHF Truth Cup [D/11F] (MAR W4)
2nd GHF Quick Start Cup [D/9F] (JAN W2)
1st GHF February Dirt Stakes [D/12F/G5+] (FEB W2)
1st GHF Truth Cup [D/11F] (MAR W4)
2nd GHF Quick Start Cup [D/9F] (JAN W2)
Breeding
RESERVES: Snowflake (Star); Cruisey (Firestone); Cavvy (Intrepid)
OFFSPRING: None
SLOTS: [Off until Y17]
OFFSPRING: None
SLOTS: [Off until Y17]
BUYBACKS: Snowflake (Star Thoroughbred)
PHOTO CREDITS
HORSE PICTURED - AWESOME MARIA
HORSE PICTURED - AWESOME MARIA