Bad King (USA) Horse
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Bad King is a 5yo racehorse from the United States trained by James J. Gonzales III. He is by Eye Am King out of Start Somethin Bad and has recorded four victories. On 16 February 2025 at Sunland Park he captured his biggest triumph, winning the $90,000 Pepsi Cola Stakes. The horse has been a rewarding choice for bettors, delivering an approximate 113% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sunland Park 15-Feb-26 320m FIRM R8 Pepsi Cola Stakes (Stakes) (of $80,000) Barrier 8, SP: 13.00 no rally. 1st Alamos ( C Ramos 128 ) 2nd Jesses Wish ( J A Flores 128 ) 0.25L 3rd Pavel ( L Martinez 128 ) 0.50L 9th Bad King ( C Cardenas 128 ) 1.75L See full results | C Cardenas 58.1kg 1.75L | 9 (9) |
| Zia Park 24-Nov-25 402m FIRM R8 NAMEHIMASTREAKER New Mexico Classic Quarter Horse Championship Stakes (Stakes) $2,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:21.530 chase,wkn. 1st Bigg Picture ( N J Garcia 128 ) 2nd The Calling ( J N Saenz 128 ) 1.25L 3rd Pavel ( S B Jr 126 ) 0.15L 8th Bad King ( J J Belloc 128 ) 2.95L See full results | J J Belloc 58.1kg 2.95L | 8 (10) |
| Albuquerque 14-Sep-25 402m FIRM R4 Albuquerque race 4 $40,600 (of $40,600) Barrier 3, SP: 21.00 1st Bad King ( C Cardenas 128 ) 2nd Rc Corona King ( S Dominguez 128 ) 1.00L 3rd Lookin For Cartel ( E Tapia 128 ) 0.30L | C Cardenas 58.1kg | 1 (10) |
| Ruidoso Downs 02-Jun-25 366m R10 Jess Burner Stakes (Stakes) (of $50,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:36.160 mild bid early, faded. 1st Da Edge Of Gray ( J J Belloc 128 ) 2nd Jesses Wish ( J N Saenz 128 ) 0.30L 3rd Just En King ( C Ramos 128 ) 0.50L 7th Bad King ( C Cardenas 128 ) 3.35L See full results | C Cardenas 58.1kg 3.35L | 7 (7) |
| Sunland Park 16-Feb-25 320m FIRM R8 Pepsi Cola Stakes (Stakes) $56,700 (of $90,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:17.100, SP: 13.00 speed all the way. 1st Bad King ( C Cardenas 128 ) 2nd Flash Divine ( L Martinez 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Jesses Wish ( J Flores 128 ) 0.15L See full results | C Cardenas 58.1kg | 1 (10) |
| Sunland Park 13-Jan-25 370m R8 Red Or Green Stakes (Stakes) (of $90,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:19.601, SP: 26.00 bmp brk,no kick. 1st Rc Corona King ( L Martinez 128 ) 2nd White Lightenin ( J J Belloc 128 ) 0.75L 3rd Just En King ( J Enriquez 128 ) 0.15L 7th Bad King ( S B Jr 128 ) 2.60L See full results | S B Jr 58.1kg 2.60L | 7 (10) |
| Zia Park 16-Dec-24 370m FIRM R11 New Mexico Classic Derby (Stakes) $4,584 (of $229,211) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:19.180, SP: 4.50 duel,wkn. 1st Drest For Success ( C Cardenas 126 ) 2nd Miss Baby Cartel ( J Enriquez 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Bigg Picture ( A Ramos 126 ) 0.20L 10th Bad King ( J Flores 126 ) 2.70L See full results | J Flores 57.2kg 2.70L | 10 (10) |
| Zia Park 04-Nov-24 366m FIRM R9 Race 9 $7,560 (of $12,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:39.650 dueled, prevailed. 1st Bad King ( C Cardenas 126 ) 2nd Henoshesjumpn ( C Reyes 126 ) 0.10L 3rd Black Jack Patriot ( J Enriquez 126 ) 1.35L See full results | C Cardenas 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Albuquerque 13-Oct-24 370m FIRM R8 Albuquerque race 8 $8,841 (of $221,038) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:19.208, SP: 10/1 Drifted in 1st Miss Hi Tide ( C Cardenas 126 ) 2nd Bigg Picture ( A Ramos 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Lil Newt ( N J Garcia 126 ) 0.30L 7th Bad King ( F Calderon 126 , Cd 0 ) 3.75L | F Calderon 57.2kg, Cd 0 3.75L | 7 (10) |
| Albuquerque 21-Sep-24 370m FIRM R5 Albuquerque race 5 $2,000 (of $5,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:19.658, SP: 5/1 Led,dueled,outfinished 1st Crispyn ( E Ramirez 126 ) 2nd Bad King ( F Calderon 126 ) 0.30L 3rd Mr Jess Effort ( J Enriquez 126 ) 1.25L | F Calderon 57.2kg 0.30L | 2 (9) |
| Albuquerque 27-Jul-24 370m FIRM R10 Albuquerque race 10 $10,531 (of $73,713) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:19.545, SP: 3/1 Awkward start, evenly 1st Solid ( A Ramos 126 ) 2nd Chicka Boom Babe ( B Candanosa 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Daddysqueenofalice ( N J Garcia 126 ) 1.50L 5th Bad King ( F Calderon 126 , Cd 0 ) 2.75L | F Calderon 57.2kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 5 (8) |
| Ruidoso Downs 07-Jul-24 370m FIRM R4 Race 4 $2,000 (of $10,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:19.782 dueled throughout, outnodded, just missed. 1st Solid ( A A Ramos 126 ) 2nd Bad King ( F Calderon 126 ) 0.05L 3rd Grafity ( E Ramirez 126 ) 0.80L See full results | F Calderon 57.2kg 0.05L | 2 (9) |
| Ruidoso Downs 02-Jun-24 320m R6 Race 6 (of $10,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:17.170 brushed start, evenly. 1st Sweetest Emotion ( S B Jr 126 ) 2nd Bella De Ball ( A A Ramos 126 ) 0.25L 3rd Zia ( A Medina 126 ) 0.75L 6th Bad King ( E Nicasio 126 ) 3.75L See full results | E Nicasio 57.2kg 3.75L | 6 (8) |
| Ruidoso Downs 13-Aug-23 400m R7 Race 7 (of $10,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:19.140 bobbled start. 1st Sonny Corona ( E Nicasio 124 ) 2nd Shes A Jet One ( F Calderon 124 ) 2.00L 3rd Relief Factor ( E Tapia 124 ) 2.25L 6th Bad King ( R Ramirez 124 ) 3.80L See full results | R Ramirez 56.2kg 3.80L | 6 (10) |
| Ruidoso Downs 08-Jul-23 370m FIRM R1 Race 1 $5,040 (of $8,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.890 drew clear, driving. 1st Bad King ( F Calderon 124 ) 2nd Rc A Flashn Survivor ( J Klaiber 124 ) 2.00L 3rd Tary ( A Hernandez 124 ) 2.25L See full results | F Calderon 56.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Ruidoso Downs 03-Jun-23 320m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $8,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:17.620 bumped both sides. 1st Call Me Jessiecartel ( S B Jr 124 ) 2nd Patriotic View ( R A Valenzuela 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Jet Black Mercedes ( E Nicasio 124 ) 2.00L 6th Bad King ( M Delgado 124 ) 2.35L See full results | M Delgado 56.2kg 2.35L | 6 (9) |