Academic Freedom (USA) Horse
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Academic Freedom is a 3yo b horse from the United States trained by Andrew Mckeever. He is by Union Rags out of Cafe Night. To date he has recorded one victory. On 19 Feb 2026 at Mahoning Valley he captured his biggest win, earning $24,300.00 in prize money. The animal has been a money‑maker for bettors, delivering a 44% ROI for anyone who supported him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 19-Feb-26 1207m R8 Md $15,309 (of $24,300) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.140, SP: 4.33 reserved early, commenced her bid on the turn, was swung five wide into the stretch, rallied determinedly, was bothered by the runner up in the last seventy yards but prevailed. 1st Academic Freedom ( L R Rivera 122 ) 2nd Run On Candy ( C Oliveros 122 ) 1.50L 3rd Lady Midshipman ( L A Batista 122 ) 12.25L See full results | L R Rivera 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Turfway Park 22-Dec-25 1710m R4 Md $712 (of $100,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:44.080, SP: 21.00 shifted in early, raced toward the back, was encouraged two to three wide late on the far turn but had no response. 1st Petronella ( L Machado 119 ) 2nd Beach Ballad ( F Prat 119 ) 3.50L 3rd Nicksie ( I Moncada 119 ) 1.75L 11th Academic Freedom ( I O Jr 119 ) 19.05L See full results | I O Jr 54kg 19.05L | 11 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 27-Oct-25 1710m R6 Md $1,159 (of $120,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.480, SP: 41.00 laid well back in the two path, then between horses down the backstretch and faded along the inside rounding the far turn. 1st Indigo Woods ( A Concepcion 119 ) 2nd Island Girl ( L Machado 119 ) 1.75L 3rd That Wasn't Me ( A Beschizza 119 ) 0.20L 11th Academic Freedom ( J Torres 119 ) 14.70L See full results | J Torres 54kg 14.70L | 11 (12) |