Balsa (USA) Horse
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Balsa is a 6yo chestnut from the United States trained by Ronnie Cravens. He is sired by the stallion Street Boss out of the dam Arbol. Balsa has managed to win 5 races in his career so far. On 11th Mar 2024 at Oaklawn Park, Balsa earned his most significant victory to date, taking the $40000.00 prize in Race 4.
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Sam Houston Race Park • Churchill Downs • Horseshoe Indianapolis • Remington Park • Oaklawn Park • Keeneland • SaratogaRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Race Park 09-Feb-26 1006m R8 Race 8-Allowance Optional Claiming $7,300 (of $36,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:56.550, SP: 10.00 1st Jackman's Ride ( R Diaz 121 ) 2nd Balsa ( E V Jiminez 121 ) 3rd Bad Beat Brian ( I Wiseman 121 ) See full results | E V Jiminez 54.9kg | 2 (9) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 17-Jan-26 1006m GOOD R7 Race 7-Allowance Optional Claiming $7,300 (of $36,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.100, SP: 7.00 1st Brucelea ( J Alvarez 121 ) 2nd Balsa ( E V Jiminez 121 ) 3rd Carbone ( E Asmussen 121 ) 0.30L See full results | E V Jiminez 54.9kg | 2 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Nov-25 1310m FIRM R6 Race 6 $804 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.090, SP: 26.00 raced close up in the three path, chased the embattled leading pair from the three to four path around the turn, floated to the five path in upper stretch and faltered between rivals. 1st Proprietary Trade ( O J Irad 120 ) 2nd Show Time ( S J Ricardo 120 ) 7.00L 3rd Top Gun Tommy ( G Tyler 120 ) 2.75L 12th Balsa ( E Emmanuel 120 ) 31.15L See full results | E Emmanuel 54.4kg 31.15L | 12 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 16-Oct-25 1010m FIRM R3 Race 3 $360 (of $49,681) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:55.700, SP: 6.00 stalked the early pace in the three path and faded late. 1st Linzer ( M J Pedroza 125 ) 2nd Hedwig ( C Barbosa 122 ) 1.50L 3rd Foxtrotanna ( O Mojica 122 ) 0.75L 6th Balsa ( L Contreras 122 ) 6.50L See full results | L Contreras 55.3kg 6.50L | 6 (8) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 26-Sep-25 1010m SOFT R5 Race 5 $720 (of $49,681) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:57.210, SP: 3.75 stalked the pace in the four path and gave way in the stretch. 1st Linzer ( G Saez 122 ) 2nd Hawkeye ( A Burgos 119 ) 0.30L 3rd King Cab ( R Arrieta 122 ) 4.25L 6th Balsa ( L Contreras 122 ) 14.75L See full results | L Contreras 55.3kg 14.75L | 6 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 09-Sep-25 1010m FIRM R8 Race 8 $9,936 (of $49,681) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:55.400, SP: 10.00 was off awkwardly, stalked the pace inside and rallied late in the three path. 1st Clear The Air ( N Juarez 122 ) 2nd Balsa ( A Cedillo 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Butch's Best ( M Murrill 119 ) 0.15L See full results | A Cedillo 55.3kg 1.00L | 2 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 14-Aug-25 1010m FIRM R5 Race 5 $1,080 (of $49,680) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:56.780, SP: 10.00 saved ground and faded. 1st Goodlookinjustice ( S Bermudez 119 ) 2nd Butch's Best ( M Murrill 119 ) 7.00L 3rd Healing Waters ( A Burgos 121 ) 2.00L 5th Balsa ( J Ramos 122 ) 10.25L See full results | J Ramos 55.3kg 10.25L | 5 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Jun-25 1110m GOOD R9 Race 9 $1,358 (of $134,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:02.400, SP: 26.00 chased the leaders nearing the lane, swung into the six path entering the lane, made a bid down the lane but weakened late in the drive. 1st Let My People Go ( J Ortiz 121 ) 2nd Eakly ( A Cedillo 121 ) 2.75L 3rd Script ( E Morales 121 ) 0.30L 8th Balsa ( C Torres 121 ) 5.30L See full results | C Torres 54.9kg 5.30L | 8 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 08-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R10 Mighty Beau Stakes (Stakes) $2,085 (of $225,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:55.870, SP: 21.00 pursued from the four to five path and gave way. 1st Joe Shiesty ( L Machado 122 ) 2nd Arrest Me Red ( C Lanerie 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Run Carson ( A Beschizza 122 ) 2.25L 7th Balsa ( J Graham 122 ) 6.25L See full results | J Graham 55.3kg 6.25L | 7 (8) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 29-Mar-25 1010m FIRM R8 Race 8-Allowance Optional Claiming $1,302 (of $36,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.920, SP: 5.50 Trck2p,bid5/16,nd more 1st Jackman's Ride ( R Diaz 121 ) 2nd Optimal Courage ( S Rivera 121 ) 3.00L 3rd Twentyone N Change ( E Gonzalez 123 ) 0.20L 5th Balsa ( E V Jiminez 121 ) See full results | E V Jiminez 54.9kg | 5 (6) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 23-Feb-25 1010m FIRM R4 Race 4-Starter Optional Claiming $398 (of $23,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:56.980, SP: 15.00 Rough st, no menace 1st Hap Hot ( D Parker 123 ) 2nd Jackman's Ride ( R Diaz 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Trust Daddy ( S Elliott 123 ) 2.25L 5th Balsa ( E V Jiminez 123 ) 0.00L See full results | E V Jiminez 55.8kg 0.00L | 5 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 17-Nov-24 1110m GOOD R8 Race 8 $1,568 (of $149,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:03.240, SP: 5.50 took contact from an outer rival at the start, laid off of the pace along the inside, steadied into the turn, shifted off of the fence in upper stretch, then was bumped between horses while encountering traffic in midstretch and lacked a bid. 1st Voodoo Zip ( F Arrieta 120 ) 2nd Spycraft ( D Cannon 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Spankster ( M P Jr 120 ) 2.75L 7th Balsa ( L Wade 124 ) 3.85L See full results | L Wade 56.2kg 3.85L | 7 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 16-Nov-24 1110m R8 Churchill Downs race 8 $1,568 (of $150,000) Barrier 1 1st Spycraft ( 120 ) 2nd Spankster ( 120 ) 7th Balsa ( L Wade 124 , Cd 0 ) | L Wade 56.2kg, Cd 0 | 7 (11) |
| Remington Park 17-Oct-24 1010m R9 Race 9 $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:56.150 lunged at the start then was settled while two wide, rallied in upper stretch and slipped through the rail to take command in late stretch and was best in the end. 1st Balsa ( L Wade 124 ) 2nd Turquoise Blue ( I V Diego 120 ) 3.75L 3rd Twentyone N Change ( J L Alvarez 121 ) 3.80L See full results | L Wade 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Remington Park 03-Oct-24 1010m GOOD R5 Race 5 $22,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.770 was stalking the pace then rallied and was five wide turning for home, was in a strong drive and powered to the front in time. 1st Balsa ( L Wade 122 ) 2nd Perliano ( R Diaz 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Twenty To Park ( R E Eramia 118 ) 2.25L See full results | L Wade 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Remington Park 14-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $1,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.140 chased the early pace while three wide into the turn, made a bid four wide in upper stretch to mid stretch then faltered in late stretch. 1st Bandera Azteca ( H Hernandez 123 ) 2nd Heir To Greatness ( R Diaz 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Sitka ( A T Jr 119 ) 2.35L 5th Balsa ( L Wade 123 ) 4.60L See full results | L Wade 55.8kg 4.60L | 5 (5) |
| Remington Park 18-Aug-24 1010m GOOD R10 Race 10 $4,000 (of $40,001) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.070 chased between foes in the four path, tipped out to the five path entering the stretch, and ran on to get up for show. 1st Stayed In For Half ( S Elliott 120 ) 2nd Available Star ( D Cabrera 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Balsa ( L Wade 120 ) 0.60L See full results | L Wade 54.4kg 0.60L | 3 (10) |
| Lone Star Park 05-Jul-24 1010m GOOD R6 Race 6 $11,340 (of $18,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:55.710 established the pace while two wide, was in a steady hand ride while being pursued by rivals on the turn then drew off in the stretch to prove clearly the best. 1st Balsa ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 2nd Ranch Badge ( R E Eramia 124 ) 6.25L 3rd Putman ( I Wiseman 124 ) 6.75L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 17-Jun-24 1010m GOOD R7 Race 7 $1,330 (of $19,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:56.360 lunged at the start, then hustled to catch up with the pack, bid while four wide on the turn, rallied gamely in the stretch and just missed the show prize in the end. 1st Speightsville ( J L Alvarez 124 ) 2nd Ranch Badge ( R E Eramia 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Castille ( I V Diego 120 ) 2.75L 4th Balsa ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 3.00L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg 3.00L | 4 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 12-May-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,344 (of $33,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.540 set the pace from the inside, cleared the turn while being pursued by eager rivals, then was overpowered mid stretch and gave way in the end. 1st Summer In Malibu ( S Elliott 122 ) 2nd Bandera Azteca ( H Hernandez 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Cousin Larry ( R Diaz 124 ) 5.00L 4th Balsa ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 6.50L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg 6.50L | 4 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 15-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $44,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.080, SP: 6.50 in mid pack and off the rail, three wide through the turn, came up empty for the drive. 1st Absolute Chaos ( N Juarez 121 ) 2nd Midnight Majesty ( R Bowen 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Cactus ( W D L Cruz 121 ) 1.00L 6th Balsa ( C Torres 124 ) 6.00L See full results | C Torres 56.2kg 6.00L | 6 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 23-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $65,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.520, SP: 12.00 within striking distance along the inside, came up empty for the drive. 1st Gold Luck ( F Arrieta 123 ) 2nd Rithm Nic ( C Landeros 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Backside Buzz ( C Torres 123 ) 1.00L 6th Balsa ( H Hernandez 125 ) 6.00L See full results | H Hernandez 56.7kg 6.00L | 6 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 11-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $25,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.490, SP: 3.00 moved up after the start to contest the pace backstretch, fell back off the leader through the turn, moved off the inside, rebid outside that same rival with less than a furlong remaining, wore that one down late to prove best. 1st Balsa ( F Arrieta 123 ) 2nd Canavall ( C Landeros 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Pass Line ( C Barbosa 123 ) 0.75L See full results | F Arrieta 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 10-Feb-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $3,500 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.620, SP: 4.60 prompted the early leader in the two path, took over midway on the turn, continued to hold the advantage,caught late. 1st Raven's Nest ( J R Leparoux 122 ) 2nd Vale ( E Esquivel 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Balsa ( K Asmussen 122 ) 0.50L See full results | K Asmussen 55.3kg 0.50L | 3 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 03-Nov-23 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $54,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:16.890, SP: 5.25 stalked in the five path, chased in the six path entering the lane and faded. 1st Supremely ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 2nd Sound Doctrine ( K Asmussen 118 ) 3.00L 3rd Fan The Fire ( R J Santana 120 ) 3.00L 7th Balsa ( F Arrieta 118 ) 12.00L See full results | F Arrieta 53.5kg 12.00L | 7 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 11-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R3 CL $3,600 (of $36,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.900, SP: 5.50 2p,duel4p,yield1/16 1st Manta Rey ( A Centeno 119 ) 2nd Stud Lovin ( J Ramos 119 ) 0.30L 3rd Balsa ( E Esquivel 119 ) 2.25L See full results | E Esquivel 54kg 2.25L | 3 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 15-Sep-23 1310m FIRM R4 CL (of $72,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.580, SP: 8.50 stalked four to three wide, but failed to keep pace with the leader turning for home and weakened between horses in upper stretch. 1st Backside Buzz ( C Lanerie 118 ) 2nd Gold Luck ( E Morales 118 ) 4.50L 3rd Kattath ( F Arrieta 121 ) 2.50L 7th Balsa ( C Emigh 118 ) 24.35L See full results | C Emigh 53.5kg 24.35L | 7 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 11-Aug-23 1210m FIRM R2 Md $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.530 dueled briefly with an outer rival before taking the lead around the half pole, cleared the turn then drew off in the stretch to prevail under a confident hand ride. 1st Balsa ( E Esquivel 120 ) 2nd B Adman ( J D Ramos 124 ) 9.00L 3rd Bluff City ( O Mojica 120 ) 13.00L See full results | E Esquivel 54.4kg | 1 (6) |
| Keeneland 28-Oct-22 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 $9,400 (of $47,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:12.570 pressed three wide, took aim on the leader turning for home, but proved no match while second best. 1st Salta ( J Graham 119 ) 2nd Balsa ( J Talamo 119 ) 6.00L 3rd Mataro ( E Morales 119 ) 8.00L See full results | J Talamo 54kg 6.00L | 2 (10) |
| Saratoga 02-Sep-22 1110m GOOD R6 Race 6 (of $105,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.450 In hand 2p, tired 1st Inflation Nation ( D Davis 119 ) 2nd Mo Saturdays ( J Lezcano 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Clubhouse ( F Prat 119 ) 2.50L 7th Balsa ( M Franco 119 ) 10.25L See full results | M Franco 54kg 10.25L | 7 (9) |
| Saratoga 24-Jul-22 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $105,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.360 coaxed from the gate, showed the way in hand just off the inside through swift splits, tucked inside through the turn and came under increasing pressure to the outside, yielded the front at the quarter pole, cut the corner into upper stretch, and tired. 1st Bring Theband Home ( D Davis 119 ) 2nd Powerful ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 0.10L 3rd Full Moon Madness ( T Mccarthy 119 ) 2.60L 7th Balsa ( R S Jr 119 ) 24.35L See full results | R S Jr 54kg 24.35L | 7 (9) |