Exciting Debut for Fire And Ice at Hoppegarten

In a thrilling showcase at Hoppegarten, the highly-anticipated debut of Fire And Ice (Ger), a three-year-old filly trained by Sarah Steinberg, has captured the attention of racing enthusiasts. This stunning newcomer is a half-sister to the renowned G1 Deutsches Derby and G1 Grosser Preis von Baden winner, Fantastic Moon (Ger). On Sunday, she made her presence known in the 10-furlong Volker Schleusner-Eroffnungsrennen.

With odds of 19-10, Fire And Ice was the second favorite and displayed remarkable poise after a shaky start. Initially positioned in fourth, she dramatically surged forward in the last stretch to clinch victory by three-quarters of a length. The race was not only an impressive display of talent but also a testament to her potential, crossing the finish line in a time of 2:09.42 on good to soft turf.

A Heritage of Champions

Fire And Ice is the product of a notable lineage. She is the fourth foal from her mother, Frangipani (Ger), a winning half-sister to the G3 Marit Sveaas Minnelop victor, Fearless Hunter (Ger). Her pedigree is bursting with accomplishments; her second dam, Firedance (Ger), is related to multiple Group-placed stakes winner Fabriano (GB) and the G3 Rockfel Stakes winner, Germane (GB), strengthening the hopes for her future performances.

Bred at home, Fire And Ice was reported unsold at a staggering €470,000 during the Goffs Orby yearling sales, highlighting her esteemed value even before stepping onto the track. Her victories mark the beginning of what many speculate could be a scintillating career.

Future Prospects Look Bright

Fire And Ice’s connections, Graf & Grafin von Stauffenberg, along with trainer Sarah Steinberg, have cause for celebration as they watch her potential unfold. This remarkable filly, alongside her yearling half-brother by Sea The Stars, adds yet another layer of excitement to the bloodline.

With this convincing debut under her belt, all eyes will be on Fire And Ice as she progresses in her racing career. The racing world is buzzing—could she follow in the footsteps of her illustrious half-brother? Only time will tell.