Did you catch Arrogate’s astonishing win in the $10 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday? Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Mike Smith, the colt had a bad break from the gate and started the race in dead last amid the 13-horse field. The rest … you’ve just got to see it to believe it — check out the full story on our sister site Horse Nation.
Speaking of Thoroughbred athleticism, here are our three event prospect OTTB picks for this week:
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Reeves Hill (Bernardini – Kingsland, by Mr. Prospector): 2010 16-hh Kentucky bred gelding
Fancy schmancy! This boy has a beautiful way of going and a great personality, appreciated by all in the barn. A Bernardini son with over $125,000 in earnings, this guy oozes athleticism. With a balanced, rhythmic way of moving, his connections imagine riders from dressage to eventing and everything in between swoon at this one.
This guy is retiring with no known issues or vices. You will notice that his right front leg has been clipped; Reeves had a minute amount of filling in the leg a few months ago so he was ultrasounded and found to not have bowed or have had any real injury. His trainer stopped on it before he truly strained it and his vet gave him an excellent prognosis. He’s ready to go right to work and has a great brain, making his connections think he will transition easily into his next career. Must see to appreciate!
View Reeves Hill on CANTER PA.
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Storm Bid (Jet West – Love Storm, by Illinois Storm): 2010 16.2-hh California bred gelding
Storm Bid has been off the track for just a little over one year and has been in retraining since January 2017. “Norman” has a good start on his retraining, started over crossrails, has been hauled out to new places and even taken out on trails and thorough water.
He is a very special guy who is a one-person type horse. Good steering, good brakes and the biggest heart of them all. Gets along great with other horses, very easy to load and haul out and is super in new places. This is a one of a kind horse who will steal your heart away. He’s not looking for a beginner rider, but a partner and friend who can bring along his training. The perfect fit and home is a must! He has old osselets that are set and cold.
View Storm Bid on CANTER Southern California.
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Bluegrass Jet (Bluegrass Cat – License Free, by Miswaki): 2008 16.2-hand Kentucky bred gelding
Bluegrass Jet sold for $100,000 as a 2 year old and once you meet him, you’ll understand why. Looks. Brains. Presence. Movement. Work ethic. All around stunning sport horse prospect.
Bluegrass Jet recently celebrated his ninth birthday and is retiring sound after a successful racing career. This chestnut gelding will get you noticed in the show ring — and with his workmanlike attitude, he will welcome a second career.
CANTER’s volunteers took his listing on a cold, rainy day and Bluegrass Jet was professional and well-behaved. To say they were impressed with this guy is an understatement. Located at Hawthorne Race Course and for sale directly from his racing trainer.
