Viva Fever was an exciting addition to Highgrove’s racing string; a filly produced back in Y15 and sent onto one of Geoff Fae’s close friends to train until recently. He had high hopes for her, but as he became unwell, began to thin out his crops to a size better maintained. It seemed they were finding all sorts of forgotten surprises after his passing. Leo had mentioned that Geoff had become quite forgetful in his illness, and the stable records couldn’t be relied upon; even Leo was slow to question the where-abouts of Scarlet Fever’s unforgettable flaxen filly to the impressive G2 stallion, The Underdog. She had been gone for some months, being prepped by an allied trainer for her first start, thankfully they had phoned Connie to update on her progress.

Well, it just so happened that the stunning flaxen chestnut lady filled an exciting hole in the barn’s Y15 crop. Upon remembering the day the filly was born, Leo informed his (sort of, not really) boss of the plans Connie’s grandfather had for her. Originally planned to be a Miler, the plans quickly changed as more became known of the striking liver stud. The Underdog was an 8-12F stallion, but several had come to believe he possessed qualities of a sprinter, being so strong in the hind. He had produced a Y14 Colt for Battlebrook Stables who had since proven to be impressively talented in sprints on both surfaces; an amazingly well rounded colt who proved the ability to win at short distances. This was just what they were looking for. With two juvenile colts sprinting, it was high time they had a filly to join the ranks.

As if one stunning two year old wasn’t enough, there was a colt new to the block that was perhaps, even more exciting. There were no risks and educated gambles in this boys lineage; his likelihood for success was as guaranteed as the rising of the sun tomorrow. He looked like the sun too. Truly Something, was… truly going to be something. Built to the nines, he had the legs, the haunches, the shoulders, the desire. His dam was none other than Hall of Fame Inductee, The True Nut; a mare who had won big races on the turf at a mile and in sprints. She had produced solid winners and this colt was going to be no exception.

Well, is there even an intro required for Hall of Fame, and Breeding Hall of Fame legend True Enough? We hardly think so. A demon on the track and a demon in the breeding barn, True Enough’s lineage was proven to produce G1 winners and HoF Inductees. Our own 3yo Filly by him, Bona Fide, has been slaughtering on the track this year. His Y15 Colt, Truly Something was going to do us equally proud. There was nobody at Highgrove who wasn’t overflowing with excitement about this Juvenile prospect.

But the thoughts and facts were cast aside by the view Connie was so luxuriously enjoying; Sully and Viva working under the hands of Leo Turner and visitor, Lhani Maher. The colt and filly duo were impressive even in a canter, rocking with an admirable ease. It was clear they were both unraced youngsters who were still learning their place on the track, they weren’t as smooth as the mature horses. But even still, it was a sight to behold; both thoroughbreds as pleasingly attractive as they were promising. She didn’t doubt they were both going to impress in their racing careers.