As for the horse itself, Harlequin Gift is by Advertise, a stallion who was one of the quickest two-year-olds of his generation before going on to win at the highest level as a three-year-old. Speed tends to be the calling card of his offspring, which points to a horse that could make an impact early rather than needing time to find its feet. The mother's side adds Bated Breath to the mix — another stallion associated with pace and precocity — so on paper this is a horse bred to run fast and run young. Whether that breeding translates into results on the track is the question today answers.