A Prayer For Kids (USA) Horse
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A Prayer For Kids, a 7yo dk b/br from the United States, is trained by Richard J. Rettele. The horse is by Kiss The Kid out of the mare Susie's Prayer. To date, A Prayer For Kids has won four races. Its most significant victory came on 7 Oct 2022 at Thistledown, when it captured Race 2 for a purse of $33,900.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 08-May-26 1207m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.000, SP: 26.00 trailed. 1st Midnight Warship ( L R Rivera 123 ) 2nd Mr Loooch ( A Chavez 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Gunner Gabriel ( R Bowen 119 ) 6.75L 8th A Prayer For Kids ( A Rodriguez 119 ) 24.10L See full results | A Rodriguez 54kg 24.10L | 8 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 06-Nov-25 1210m R6 Race 6 $215 (of $21,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.810, SP: 26.00 got shuffled back at the start, dropped far behind, was eased to the finish line, and walked off. 1st Into Gold ( L Batista 126 ) 2nd Spirit Of Akron ( T Houghton 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Mo Dont No ( E Barbaran 124 ) 0.20L 9th A Prayer For Kids ( F B Salazar 124 ) 46.95L See full results | F B Salazar 56.2kg 47kgL | 9 (9) |
| Thistledown 01-Oct-25 1610m R5 Race 5 $512 (of $25,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.220, SP: 8.00 was never close. 1st Hite ( V Fernandez 119 ) 2nd Indian Fever ( A Diaz 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Cleveland Power ( B Tapara 119 ) 2.25L 6th A Prayer For Kids ( F B Salazar 119 ) 28.50L See full results | F B Salazar 54kg 28.50L | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 19-Sep-25 1210m R3 Race 3 $183 (of $18,300) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.460, SP: 11.00 failed to menace. 1st Worthy Opponent ( R Bowen 121 ) 2nd Cavaletto ( A Chavez 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Rumble Strip Ron ( M Cedillo 119 ) 0.20L 5th A Prayer For Kids ( A Rodriguez 123 ) 2.60L See full results | A Rodriguez 55.8kg 2.60L | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 28-Aug-25 1210m R6 Race 6 $11,529 (of $18,300) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.300, SP: 3.00 never far back, responded under right handed urging with a burst of speed two wide to make the lead in deep stretch and won going away. 1st A Prayer For Kids ( F B Salazar 121 ) 2nd Bad Boy Boogie ( T Houghton 119 ) 3.25L 3rd Orville B ( L Batista 119 ) 1.50L See full results | F B Salazar 54.9kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 13-Aug-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $219 (of $21,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.700, SP: 13.00 never far back, lacked a bid and went evenly. 1st Gray Day ( E Barbaran 119 ) 2nd Condemnation ( A Chavez 121 ) 2.50L 3rd Dark Vader ( N Vigil 119 ) 0.30L 6th A Prayer For Kids ( F B Salazar 121 ) 4.25L See full results | F B Salazar 54.9kg 4.25L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 10-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $11,278 (of $17,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.390, SP: 2.38 Rallied 3w, all out 1st A Prayer For Kids ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2nd Ironclad Alibi ( J Bracho 119 ) 0.00L 3rd Rollin My Way ( M Cedillo 119 ) 0.00L See full results | F B Salazar 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 28-May-25 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,140 (of $21,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.660, SP: 5.50 dropped back early, raced four to five wide from the outside of rivals and moved up to improve position. 1st Goldstriker ( V R Fernandez 119 ) 2nd Rambler ( E Barbaran 121 ) 1.75L 3rd A Prayer For Kids ( J Tavares 119 ) 1.80L See full results | J Tavares 54kg 1.80L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 30-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $4,280 (of $21,400) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.460, SP: 8.00 stalked the pace four wide then three wide, loomed boldly in upper stretch then finished second best. 1st Gray Day ( E Barbaran 121 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( J Tavares 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Goldstriker ( V R Fernandez 119 ) 0.75L See full results | J Tavares 54kg 0.50L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 08-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,900 (of $19,499) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.980, SP: 3.75 slow early, closed rapidly in the fie path through the stretch and got up for second. 1st Stormed Out ( V R Fernandez 124 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( D J Haldar 124 ) 5.50L 3rd Global Hysteria ( T D Houghton 124 ) 6.00L See full results | D J Haldar 56.2kg 5.50L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 09-Oct-24 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 $3,580 (of $17,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:06.080 allowed to settle, closed willingly four wide through the stretch and just missed getting up in time. 1st Hotrod Bobby ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( D J Haldar 119 ) 0.10L 3rd Ohio Strong ( R A Perez 119 ) 1.10L See full results | D J Haldar 54kg 0.10L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 19-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $3,580 (of $17,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.800 allowed to settle, rallied through deep stretch five wide and got up for second. 1st Spirit Of Akron ( A A Giron 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Afleet O Me ( Y Aviles 119 ) 3.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 3.00L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 29-Aug-24 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,580 (of $17,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:07.080 unhurried early, found his best stride late three wide. 1st Good Music ( T D Houghton 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Afleet O Me ( E Barbaran 119 ) 5.75L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 24-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $384 (of $38,401) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.480 Bobbled,bumped,trailed 1st Ekati's Way ( J A Bracho 119 ) 2nd Color Bearer ( Y Aviles 119 ) 9.25L 3rd Roll A Quarters ( F Peterson 121 ) 11.25L 8th A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 18.30L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 18.30L | 8 (8) |
| Thistledown 05-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $384 (of $38,400) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.480 was no threat. 1st Kelleher ( Y Aviles 115 ) 2nd Wolfine ( J Simpson 119 ) 6.25L 3rd Leroyisalagniappe ( A I Diaz 119 ) 6.50L 7th A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 11.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 11.25L | 7 (8) |
| Thistledown 19-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4-Allowance $2,689 (of $38,401) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.240, SP: 22/1 Passed tiring rivals 1st Tadzio ( M Cedillo 115 ) 2nd Leroyisalagniappe ( A Diaz 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Ray's Empire ( J Toledo 119 ) 0.15L 4th A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 6.80L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 6.80L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 09-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $3,580 (of $35,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.800, SP: 7.00 trailed for a half then had a mild rally late three wide. 1st Roll A Quarters ( L Rivera 121 ) 2nd Tadzio ( M Cedillo 115 ) 4.75L 3rd A Prayer For Kids ( D Haldar 119 ) 7.25L See full results | D Haldar 54kg 7.25L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 16-May-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $3,840 (of $38,401) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.200, SP: 29.00 passed a tiring rival. 1st Scrimper ( L Rivera 115 ) 2nd Cavaletto ( E Barbaran 119 ) 6.75L 3rd A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 9.25L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 9.25L | 3 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 31-Oct-23 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $35,102) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:40.710, SP: 10.50 was outrun. 1st Knock Wood ( Y Correa 126 ) 2nd Jebip ( E Paucar 124 ) 4.25L 3rd Specialized ( A Diaz 121 ) 1.50L 6th A Prayer For Kids ( T Houghton 124 ) 25.50L See full results | T Houghton 56.2kg 25.50L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R2 CL (of $35,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.620, SP: 5.25 stalked the early pace three wide and was through after a half. 1st Unbridled Cause ( V Fernandez 121 ) 2nd Kid Russell ( L Rivera 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Tier One ( K Gonzalez 115 ) 0.15L 5th A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 6.85L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 6.85L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 28-Sep-23 1610m FIRM R8 CL $7,680 (of $38,400) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.620, SP: 9.00 was bumped at the start, trailed for nearly a half, rallied determinedly in the five path through the stretch and finished second best. 1st Controller ( R Bowen 115 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Tier One ( K Gonzalez 115 ) 1.00L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 08-Sep-23 1610m FIRM R2 CL $4,280 (of $21,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:40.660, SP: 2.80 unhurried early, closed willingly in the five path through the stretch and finished clear for second. 1st Unbridled Cause ( E Barbaran 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 3.50L 3rd Animo Roberto ( M Cedillo 115 ) 0.15L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 3.50L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Aug-23 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $38,400) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.800, SP: 34.00 improved position along the inside into the stretch then weakened. 1st Hey Eugene ( F Peterson 119 ) 2nd Wetzel ( G Rodriguez 115 ) 0.15L 3rd K Kid ( R Bowen 119 ) 0.15L 5th A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 7.50L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 7.50L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 28-Jul-23 1210m FIRM R5 CL $7,680 (of $38,400) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.480, SP: 13.00 never far back, rallied through deep stretch four wide and got up for second. 1st Run Rocky ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Tier One ( K Gonzalez 119 ) 0.30L See full results | A H Lopez 54kg 0.50L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 11-Jul-23 1210m R3 CL $12,222 (of $19,400) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.600 never far back while saving ground through the turn, angled out entering the stretch, rallied three wide under left handed urging through deep stretch and was along in time. 1st A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 2nd Lunchatthelizard ( L R Rivera 115 ) 0.75L 3rd FAST Clip ( F S Becerra 119 ) 3.75L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 16-Jun-23 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $35,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.820 trailed. 1st Turning Pages ( V Severino 119 ) 2nd Kid Russell ( J Torrealba 114 , Cd 119 ) 6.25L 3rd Chocolate Philling ( K Gonzalez 119 ) 7.75L 8th A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 17.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 17.25L | 8 (8) |
| Thistledown 30-May-23 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $43,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.480 was always outrun. 1st Midnight Majesty ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd Permafrost ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 4.25L 3rd Warhorse West ( J Sanchez 117 ) 7.75L 10th A Prayer For Kids ( T D Houghton 119 ) 16.00L See full results | T D Houghton 54kg 16.00L | 10 (11) |
| Thistledown 17-May-23 1210m R7 CL (of $35,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.480 failed to menace. 1st Raise The Purses ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd Kid Russell ( J Torrealba 119 , Cd 114 ) 1.00L 3rd G T Three Fifty ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 4.25L 5th A Prayer For Kids ( T D Houghton 119 ) 12.50L See full results | T D Houghton 54kg 12.50L | 5 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 01-Dec-22 1210m FIRM (of $17,973), Winning Time: 01:13.080, SP: 36.00 Through after half, 1st Wild Ox ( F Reyes 123 ) 2nd Kingdom Diamond ( L Rivera 124 ) 4.25L 3rd Into Gold ( D Smith 125 ) 5.25L 6th A Prayer For Kids ( Y Correa 123 ) 14.50L | Y Correa 55.8kg 14.50L | 6 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 01-Nov-22 1210m GOOD CL (of $17,973), Winning Time: 01:12.720, SP: 12.00 Trailed 1st Elliot The Dragon ( L Batista 122 ) 2nd Wild Ox ( F Reyes 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Jebip ( C Keiser 124 ) 4.25L 8th A Prayer For Kids ( Y Correa 124 ) 19.00L | Y Correa 56.2kg 19.00L | 8 (8) |
| Thistledown 07-Oct-22 1110m R2 Race 2 $21,357 (of $33,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.080 bobbled at the start, was allowed to settle, swung wide, closed willingly four wide and was along in time. 1st A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 2nd Into Gold ( D Smith 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Lino's Kid ( L R Rivera 119 ) 3.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 21-Sep-22 1210m R2 Race 2 $6,780 (of $33,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.640 never far back, loomed boldly three wide in deep stretch and finished second best. 1st Unbridled Cause ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Into Gold ( D Smith 119 ) 4.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 06-Sep-22 1210m R6 Race 6 $6,780 (of $33,900) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.460 never far back, rallied three wide through the stretch in the five path and finished second best. 1st Jebip ( D J Haldar 123 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 3.75L 3rd Into Gold ( D Smith 119 ) 5.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 3.75L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 05-Sep-22 1210m GOOD CLMd (of $18,080), Winning Time: 01:12.460, SP: 9/2 Rallied 3wide,2nd best 1st Jebip ( D Haldar 123 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A H Lopez 119 ) 3.75L 3rd Into Gold ( D Smith 119 ) 1.50L | A H Lopez 54kg 3.75L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 02-Aug-22 1110m FIRM R8 Race 8 $6,780 (of $33,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.840 never far back, angled out to the six path past the furlong marker, dug in determinedly and got up for second. 1st Sol Del Norte ( V Severino 119 ) 2nd A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Lino's Kid ( A Chavez 119 ) 1.25L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 0.75L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-Jul-22 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 (of $41,400) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.480 was through early. 1st On His Toes ( A Chavez 118 ) 2nd C C's Clear Creek ( A I Diaz 118 ) 0.25L 3rd Cash Customer ( M Cedillo 118 ) 2.50L 6th A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 118 ) 17.00L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 53.5kg 17.00L | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 22-Jun-22 1210m R6 Race 6 (of $33,900) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:13.600 chased the pace into the stretch then weakened. 1st Hoppy Gilmore ( M Franklin 119 ) 2nd Keeping Score ( A I Diaz 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Not Just George ( J S Toledo 123 ) 2.50L 5th A Prayer For Kids ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 10.50L See full results | A Hernandez-lopez 54kg 10.50L | 5 (11) |
| Thistledown 03-Jun-22 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $41,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.880 was through early. 1st Nephew John ( G Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Mindship Q ( A Chavez 123 ) 7.00L 3rd Caldinho ( M Franklin 119 ) 7.25L 7th A Prayer For Kids ( T D Houghton 119 ) 32.00L See full results | T D Houghton 54kg 32.00L | 7 (7) |