The breeding gives a few clues worth knowing. Her father, Mehmas, was a sharp, speedy two-year-old himself and has made a strong start as a sire, tending to pass on early pace and a willingness to race. Her mother's side traces back to High Chaparral, a horse that got better with age and distance — so there may be more to come from Atlantic Rose over time, even if she shows plenty today.
At two years old, this is exactly the right moment to find out what she is. Some horses take time to put it all together; others announce themselves first time out and never look back. Today we find out which kind Atlantic Rose is.