Az We Speak (USA) Horse
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Az We Speak, a 5yo horse from the United States trained by Robert M. Gorham, runs in Mahoning Valley R3 Race 3. Sired by Sharp Azteca out of Speak No Evil, the gelding has claimed five wins so far. Its biggest victory arrived on 30 Jan 2025 at Mahoning Valley, when it captured Race 8 for $36,200. The animal has proved profitable for bettors, yielding a 39% return on investment for those who supported it throughout its career.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 09-May-25 1710m FIRM R7 J. William Petro Memorial Stakes (Stakes) $7,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:48.170, SP: 15.00 was fractious in the gate, unhurried then rallied determinedly two wide through the stretch and just missed getting up for second. 1st Silent Rule ( B Tapara 121 ) 2nd She's Crafty ( J S Toledo 117 ) 3.75L 3rd Az We Speak ( E Barbaran 121 ) 3.85L See full results | E Barbaran 54.9kg 3.85L | 3 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 02-Mar-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $16,318 (of $25,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.790, SP: 5.00 unhurried early, shot through along the rail under right handed urging to make the lead in upper stretch and drew off under an energetic hand ride. 1st Az We Speak ( F S Becerra 126 ) 2nd Princess Is Olivia ( Y Aviles 124 ) 3.00L 3rd Ashlee's Ring ( E Barbaran 124 ) 3.25L See full results | F S Becerra 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 30-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $22,806 (of $36,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.390, SP: 7.00 reserved off the pace to midway on the turn, raced along the rail cutting the corner saving ground turning for home, was set to a hard drive and prevailed in a determined rail rally. 1st Az We Speak ( F S Becerra 124 ) 2nd Banana Pudding ( J A Bracho 126 ) 0.25L 3rd Officially Yours ( E Barbaran 124 ) 3.00L See full results | F S Becerra 56.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 24-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $22,113 (of $35,101) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.180, SP: 2.63 vied for the lead along the inside past the quarter pole, altered course three wide entering the stretch, dug in gamely under left handed urging and was along in time. 1st Az We Speak ( E Barbaran 123 ) 2nd Parlay Charlie ( J A Bracho 123 ) 3.25L 3rd Kiss Valentina ( F S Becerra 124 ) 0.25L See full results | E Barbaran 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 20-Nov-24 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $5,266 (of $35,101) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.900, SP: 2.63 vied for the lead along the rail, dug in late and finished gamely. 1st Better Half ( R Blanche 124 , Cd 129 ) 2nd Az We Speak ( E Barbaran 122 ) 0.00L 3rd Tierney ( A I Diaz 122 ) 0.00L See full results | E Barbaran 55.3kg 0.00L | 2 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $7,021 (of $35,101) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.970, SP: 6.00 unhurried to be the trailer through the turn while saving ground along the rail and finished well to make a late gain for the place. 1st Nublada ( E Barbaran 122 ) 2nd Az We Speak ( F S Becerra 124 ) 4.50L 3rd Miesha ( G A Martinez 122 ) 6.50L See full results | F S Becerra 56.2kg 4.50L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 09-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $22,554 (of $35,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.840 with the second flight, split horses two wide past the quarter pole, rallied under left handed urging to make the lead inside the furlong marker and drew off to win as much the best. 1st Az We Speak ( E Barbaran 115 ) 2nd Val's Twinstar ( L A Gonzalez 117 ) 5.75L 3rd She's A Soldier ( R Bowen 119 ) 10.75L See full results | E Barbaran 52.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 03-Sep-24 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $7,160 (of $35,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.620 never far back, responded with a rapid move along the rail entering the stretch to make the lead before the furlong marker, shook clear late under left handed urging and just missed hanging on. 1st Silent Rule ( B Tapara 119 ) 2nd Az We Speak ( E Barbaran 115 ) 0.25L 3rd She's A Soldier ( R Bowen 119 ) 6.50L See full results | E Barbaran 52.2kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 $3,580 (of $35,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.620 taken in hand away from the gate when crowded to be reserved off the pace, rallied along the rail turning for home and showed late interest splitting rivals in the stretch to be along for the show. 1st Big Facts ( L R Rivera 115 ) 2nd Stick Around ( G Corrales 115 ) 6.25L 3rd Az We Speak ( E Barbaran 115 ) 9.25L See full results | E Barbaran 52.2kg 9.25L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 19-Jun-24 1207m R8 Race 8 $1,074 (of $35,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.420 Failed to menace 1st Buckeye Cruiser ( C Keiser 117 ) 2nd Cali Cruiser ( C Pilares 115 ) 1.25L 3rd She's A Soldier ( R Bowen 121 ) 0.30L 5th Az We Speak ( A I Diaz 115 ) 8.75L See full results | A I Diaz 52.2kg 8.75L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 04-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $35,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.200, SP: 9.00 stumbled badly at the start causing her rider to lose his right iron for several strides then was outrun. 1st Midnight Wonder ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2nd Lady Fortune ( L Batista 119 ) 4.50L 3rd Cue The Band ( L Gonzalez 123 ) 1.25L 5th Az We Speak ( A Diaz 115 ) 14.25L See full results | A Diaz 52.2kg 14.25L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 19-May-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $7,160 (of $35,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.600, SP: 4.00 allowed to settle, rallied through the stretch under left handed urging in the three path and finished clear for second. 1st Derby Day Kiss ( J Bracho 115 ) 2nd Az We Speak ( A Diaz 117 ) 3.75L 3rd Big Facts ( L Rivera 115 ) 0.15L See full results | A Diaz 53.1kg 3.75L | 2 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Mar-24 1210m GOOD R8 Md $20,034 (of $31,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.770, SP: 3.50 broke a step slow to trail, was unhurried down the backstretch, made a steady advance circling six wide at the quarter pole, closed well to take command inside the sixteenth pole from her stablemate and was in hand at the wire. 1st Az We Speak ( A Diaz 118 ) 2nd Work'n On A Buzz ( E Barbaran 118 ) 2.75L 3rd Olympic Wings ( J Toledo 118 ) 3.00L See full results | A Diaz 53.5kg | 1 (6) |