Born on April 13, 2019, in Pennsylvania, Heartyconstitution has consistently proven her abilities on the racetrack. This dark bay filly is sired by Constitution and out of Distinct Sparkle (by With Distinction).
Heartyconstitution started the year with a promising three consecutive wins, with a standout performance in the Lyphard Stakes at Penn National. However, she faced challenges later in the season, finishing fifth in the Mari Hulman George Memorial Handicap in Indiana and third in the Pink Ribbon Stakes at Charles Town.
Her recent outing in Race 6 at Churchill Downs on September 29th was an exemplar of her capabilities. Competing in an Allowance Optional Claiming race, Heartyconstitution set a commanding pace from the onset. She posted fractional times of 24.26 seconds at the 1/4 mile, 48.08 at the 1/2, 1:12.34 at the 3/4 mark, concluding the 1 1/16 miles race in an impressive 1:43.90. Throughout the race, she maintained her lead, finishing a commendable 4 1/2 lengths ahead of the competition.
Diving into her pedigree, Heartyconstitution’s half-brother, Chateau, secured a notable victory in the 2021 Grade 3 Tom Fool Handicap at Aqueduct, accumulating career earnings of $734,564.
In the auction scene, Heartyconstitution transitioned from a $165,000 yearling listing at the 2020 KEEJAN sale to a successful purchase of $200,000 at the 2020 FTKOCT auction, facilitated by Clark Shepherd on behalf of Wayne Sanders and Larry Hirsch of Highlander Training Center.
With her lifetime earnings at $328,580, Heartyconstitution is making her mark in the thoroughbred racing world. Central to her achievements is her team: Jockey Tyler Gaffalione, Trainer Joe Sharp, and the combined expertise of her owners and agent.
To sum it up, Heartyconstitution’s track achievements, combined with her recent race dominance and notable earnings, firmly place her as a figure of interest.
