Aegis (USA) Horse
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Aegis is a 3yo gr/ro colt from the United States trained by Joe Sharp. He is by Essential Quality out of American Model. Aegis has not yet broken his maiden, having not won in six attempts. In his most recent race at Churchill Downs on 23 May 2026, he was ridden by Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. and finished fifth, behind winner In Scope.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 23-May-26 1609m R7 Md (of $120,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:36.550, SP: 17.00 set the pace in the three path before tucking to the inside into the turn, got headed by a pair of outer bidders entering the lane then faded. 1st In Scope ( A Concepcion 118 ) 2nd Bodacious Bay ( C A Torres 118 ) 3.50L 3rd FAST Gun ( K J Asmussen 118 ) 3.55L 5th Aegis ( B J H Jr 118 ) 11.80L See full results | B J H Jr 53.5kg 11.80L | 5 (11) |
| Keeneland 24-Apr-26 1207m FIRM R8 Md $22,000 (of $110,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.390, SP: 1.44 bobbled subtly and bumped with an inner foe at the start, pursued from midpack along the inside, shifted from the two to four path while building momentum into midstretch, rallied to take aim on the clear leader in the final furlong but was kept at bay then held place. 1st Nut Bush City ( A Concepcion 120 ) 2nd Aegis ( I O Jr 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Poise ( J Ortiz 120 ) 1.50L See full results | I O Jr 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (10) |
| Fair Grounds 14-Mar-26 1207m R7 Md $10,800 (of $54,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.780, SP: 6.50 1st Humble Toad ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Aegis ( B J Hernandez 120 ) 0.10L 3rd Be The Light ( M Murrill 120 ) 2.75L See full results | B J Hernandez 54.4kg 0.10L | 2 (7) |
| Fair Grounds 31-Jan-26 1207m R4 Md $10,800 (of $54,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.980, SP: 3.75 1st Queen Jubilee ( J Loveberry 125 ) 2nd Aegis ( A Concepcion 117 ) 0.50L 3rd Divine Rose ( B J Hernandez 125 ) 2.00L See full results | A Concepcion 53.1kg 0.50L | 2 (5) |
| Fair Grounds 28-Dec-25 1710m R10 Md $5,400 (of $54,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:45.190, SP: 4.00 1st Majestical ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Lady Law ( A Concepcion 120 ) 4.50L 3rd Aegis ( P Lopez 120 ) 7.75L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg 7.75L | 3 (7) |
| Fair Grounds 21-Nov-25 1210m R7 Md $5,400 (of $54,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.490, SP: 5.50 trailed the pack up the backstretch, split rivals in the turn, improved four wide in the stretch for the show award. 1st Copper Wind ( J Graham 120 ) 2nd Quick Kiss ( J Loveberry 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Aegis ( A Concepcion 120 ) 7.25L See full results | A Concepcion 54.4kg 7.25L | 3 (7) |