Bullet, a horse trained by Mark Casse and owned by D J Stable, impressively won the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes despite a slow start, securing a spot at Royal Ascot and marking her first victory with a strong family lineage in horse racing.
‣ Bullet, a horse trained by Mark Casse and owned by D J Stable, impressively won the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies S., overcoming a slow start to clinch victory by 2 1/4 lengths, and earning a trip to Royal Ascot.
‣ Despite breaking poorly, Bullet showcased an extraordinary performance by circling the field and finishing strongly, a feat that trainer Mark Casse highlighted as particularly impressive given the circumstances.
‣ Bullet comes from a notable lineage, being out of a half-sister to track record-setter GSW Irish Surf and part of a productive female line that includes champion juvenile filly Flanders, indicating strong genetic potential for racing success.
Bullet, indeed!
Another star in the making from the Mark Casse yard? This filly absolutely rockets home in the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes and may now head for Royal Ascot… pic.twitter.com/9GOHmW9noH
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 11, 2024
Late in the lane, a rocket ship named Bullet, with lineage from War Front and Marlinspike by Tapit, soared to victory. It clinched the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies S., securing a spot at Royal Ascot in the process.
Mark Casse and D J Stable had their debut with Bullet. Despite a slow start, the grey filly found herself in seventh, trailing behind. You Need Me, a 44-1 longshot, led with impressive splits. But Bullet? She had other plans.
Four wide by the five-sixteenths, she took an even wider berth home. Then, like a grey flash, she rallied. Surpassing the leader, she won by 2 1/4 lengths. A sight to behold, really.
Casse, watching from home, expected a swift break. “The crazy thing is,” he mused, “she usually breaks like a shot.” His choice words at her slow start turned to awe as she outpaced the field. “You’ll have a tough time finding a more impressive race,” he admitted.
Bullet hails from a lineage of champions. Her dam is a half-sister to GSW Irish Surf. This filly is the first winner for her mare, promising a bright future. She even has a yearling full-sister and a half-sister on the way for 2024.
The family tree boasts names like High Surf and Zulaal. It’s a lineage that includes South African Grade 1 winner Zillzaal and champion juvenile filly Flanders. A lineage of champions, indeed.
And so, Bullet shines. A tweet from At The Races hints at her potential. “Another star in the making?” they ponder, sharing her triumphant moment. Could Royal Ascot be next?
The details of her win are precise. A $106,000 prize at Gulfstream, on a fast track, against formidable opponents. Bullet, a $425,000 yearling, now boasts a perfect record and a bright future.
You Need Me and My Emmy followed, marking their own places in this race. The competition was stiff, but Bullet was unstoppable. A field of hopefuls trailed behind her, each with their own story.
In the end, Bullet’s victory was more than a race won. It was a promise of greatness, a testament to her lineage, and a thrilling moment for all who witnessed it. A star, indeed, is on the rise.
