Aperitif (USA) Horse
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About
Aperitif, a 4yo dk b/br foaled in the United States, is trained by Elizabeth Merryman. He is by Vino Rosso out of Big Thrill. The horse has not yet broken its maiden, going 0-9 in its career. In its most recent start at Belmont's The Big A on 22 June 2026, ridden by Jaime Rodriguez, Aperitif finished third behind winner Moonlight Ready.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont At The Big A 22-Jun-26 1207m R9 Md $8,000 (of $80,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:08.620, SP: 5.50 1st Moonlight Ready ( D Rivera 126 ) 2nd Vekomas Pleasure ( M Franco 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Aperitif ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 0.75L See full results | J Rodriguez 57.2kg 0.75L | 3 (12) |
| Belmont At The Big A 18-May-26 1207m R8 Md $16,000 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.090, SP: 9.00 1st Charlottesuniverse ( J Castellano 121 ) 2nd Aperitif ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Garden Of Grace ( F Prat 126 ) 1.00L See full results | J Rodriguez 57.2kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Aqueduct 24-Apr-26 1207m FIRM R8 Md $3,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.040, SP: 5.00 coaxed from the start, chased just off the inside, got roused continuing in the two path into upper stretch, drifted out a furlong out a path or two, then weakened in the late stages. 1st Juliet On Approach ( M Franco 126 ) 2nd Daylight Dreamer ( K Carmouche 120 ) 0.15L 3rd Copper Caduceus ( R J Santana 120 ) 1.00L 5th Aperitif ( C Elliott 126 ) 4.35L See full results | C Elliott 57.2kg 4.35L | 5 (10) |
| Aqueduct 07-Nov-25 1310m FIRM R3 Md $600 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:17.670, SP: 17.00 was urged along off the pace, traveled around the turn in the two to three path and failed to respond. 1st Lady Angelina ( J Alvarado 122 ) 2nd Three Nines Fine ( L R Jr 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Rare Society ( R Silvera 122 ) 6.00L 8th Aperitif ( M Franco 122 ) 19.50L See full results | M Franco 55.3kg 19.50L | 8 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 10-Oct-25 1210m R3 Md $16,000 (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:09.760, SP: 4.33 was away alertly and pressed the winner two wide and spun off the turn in GOOD position and ran on well but could not get by the winner while being second best. 1st Twirling Lulu ( J Castellano 121 ) 2nd Aperitif ( F Prat 121 ) 0.75L 3rd No Ordinary Love ( M Franco 121 ) 0.75L See full results | F Prat 54.9kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |