Gray horse 1999
by Silver Drift - Heavenly Body, by Space Cadet
This colt is absolutely full of himself. He is very alert to his surroundings, and has a mischievious streak. Windy days drive him nuts, and he tears about like a horse possessed. In the stall he is meticulous about keeping the place clean. The Intimidator enjoys preening and posing for the cameras; he is handsome, and attracts a lot of attention wherever he goes (his antics have a hand in that, too). This colt was originally named Eight Seconds, but when NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt passed away on this colt's second birthday, we received special permission from the racing steward to rename him in the champion's honor. This headstrong thoroughbred is a perfect namesake!
This colt breaks so fast that the jockey'll get whiplash!
Has a nice, smooth running gait.
Seems to have a decent burst of power when asked, at least in workouts.
Appears to have plenty left after workouts. Looks good to me.
This colt appears to be pretty consistent.
You may have a jumper here. Consider steeplechase for this colt.
Likes to get the lead early. A definite sprinter.
Shows some interest in competition, which is good.
| Age | Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earned |
| 2 | 14 | 3 (1) | 3 (2) | 3 (3) | $325,375 |
| 3 | 17 | 4 (3) | 3 (3) | 4 (3) | $389,250 |
| 4 | 14 | 2 (2) | 5 (5) | 1 (1) | $444,000 |
| 5 | 18 | 2 (2) | 1 (1) | 7 (7) | $443,500 |
| Totals | 63 | 11 (8) | 12 (11) | 15 (14) | $1,602,125 |
Won:
2002 Championships Open Classic race 2 (gr. I), Mint Condition Handicap (gr. I), Twist N' Shout Stakes (gr. I), Turf Stakes (gr. II), Bluegrass Stakes (gr. II), Success Stakes (gr. III), New Year's Day Handicap (gr. III), Spruce Stakes (gr. III), the Sheikh's Sprint (spring futurity), open allowance at Woodbine, maiden at Churchill Downs
Placed:
Dubai Juvenile Prince Cup (gr. I), Cox Plate (gr. I), Duty Free Handicap (gr. I), Legacy Stakes (gr. I), Oaklawn Park Gold Cup (gr. I), Fasig-Tipton Stakes (gr. I), Retry Stakes (gr. II), Lexington Handicap (gr. II), White River Handicap (gr. III), Fasig-Tipton Stakes (gr. III), Hialeah Stakes (gr. III), open allowance at Arlington Park
Showed:
Kentucky Derby (gr. I), Dubai Duty Free Stakes (gr. I), Arlington Gold Cup (gr. I) twice, Cutler Ridge Handicap (gr. I, Pimlico Handicap (gr. I), Sun Song WR Classic (gr. I), Impresario Handicap (gr. I), NYRA Juvenile Stakes (gr. II), Rockefeller Stakes (gr. II), Shallow Grove Stakes (gr. III), Saratoga Futurity (gr. III), Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III), Sweetwater Juvenile Stakes (gr. III, fall futurity), open allowance at Hialeah
Fourth:
Juvenile Championships race 1 (gr. I), Lord of the Jungle Stakes (gr. I), Gulf Stakes (gr. I), The Cast Adrift Special (gr. I), Vanderbilt Stakes (gr. II), Pole Position Stakes (gr. II), Big Red Springs Handicap (gr. II), Old School Challenge (gr. II), Pole Position Stakes (gr. II), Millennium Challenge (gr. III), open allowance at Hialeah
1st dam
2nd dam
Heavenly Body, bay mare 1993 by Space Cadet. Unraced. Owned by Coldwater Creek Farm. Dam of:
Mystery Bid, bay mare 1989 by Expensive Bid. Unraced. Owned by Montana Racing Stud. Half-sister to UNCHARTED FLIGHT (gr. I) and from the family of DARK STORM (gr. I), AS PROMISED (gr. I), AS EXPECTED (gr. I) and GULCH ISLAND. Dam of:
Lexington, Kentucky