Brilliant Journey (USA) Horse
About
Brilliant Journey is an 8yo horse from the United States trained by Larry E. Smith. It is by Tourist out of Radiant Sky. To date, Brilliant Journey has won eight races. On August 3, 2024 at Belterra Park, the horse secured its most important win so far, earning $20,090 in an Allowance Optional Claiming race.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turfway Park 08-Jan-26 1609m R4 Race 4 (of $34,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.420, SP: 5.00 vied inside of a trio of foes around the first turn, shook clear into the far turn, drifted out to the three path into the lane and weakened between horses shortly after. 1st J P Hellish ( L Contreras 120 ) 2nd Gold Foot ( V Cheminaud 120 ) 2.00L 3rd Mucho Mojo ( F D L Cruz 120 ) 2.25L 7th Brilliant Journey ( J D Ramos 120 ) 8.80L See full results | J D Ramos 54.4kg 8.80L | 7 (13) |
| Turfway Park 19-Dec-25 1710m R4 Race 4 $334 (of $34,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:44.060, SP: 11.00 hustled along, sprinted to the front stayed to far turn, stopped. 1st Shankar ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Count Of Amazonia ( J Ramos 121 ) 6.50L 3rd My Brother Keith ( W Rodriguez 121 ) 0.50L 7th Brilliant Journey ( S Pauly 121 , Cd 116 ) 12.10L See full results | S Pauly 54.9kg, Cd 52.6kg 12.10L | 7 (12) |
| Presque Isle Downs 23-Oct-25 1710m R4 Race 4 $4,600 (of $23,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:45.550, SP: 3.75 1st Starship Empire ( P Morales 125 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( R Montanez 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Righthere Rightnow ( A Gallardo 123 ) 0.30L See full results | R Montanez 55.8kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 08-Oct-25 1670m R6 Race 6 $2,300 (of $23,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.240, SP: 2.75 dueled on the leadfrom four wide for a half mile, took command on the fianl turn to open a clear lead and weakened coming home. 1st Starship Empire ( P Morales 123 ) 2nd Curlington ( M Rojas 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( W Martinez 123 ) 5.25L See full results | W Martinez 55.8kg 5.25L | 3 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 20-Sep-25 1710m R2 Race 2 $3,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.330, SP: 5.50 set all the pace, collared near the three sixteenths pole and weakened. 1st Prince Of Ayrshire ( S Spieth 123 ) 2nd Extrasexybigdaddee ( A Chavez 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( R Montanez 123 ) 5.75L See full results | R Montanez 55.8kg 5.75L | 3 (8) |
| Belterra Park 08-Aug-25 1610m R7 Race 7 $11,466 (of $18,200) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.220 , sent to the early lead, set the pace while staying near the inner rail and was under urging in the drive. 1st Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 123 ) 2nd Raven Moon ( S Figueroa 123 ) 3.75L 3rd Red Head Kid ( O Villarreal 123 ) 1.75L See full results | A Jimenez 55.8kg | 1 (4) |
| Belterra Park 07-Jun-25 1710m GOOD R8 Best of Ohio Sydney Gendelman Stakes (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:43.600 raced in the five path along the first turn, stalked the pace early, was in the three path into the lane and faded late in the stretch drive. 1st Spellcast ( R Bowen 124 ) 2nd Villian ( J Graham 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Silence ( Y Aviles 124 ) 4.75L 7th Brilliant Journey ( S Sanjur 124 ) 13.00L See full results | S Sanjur 56.2kg 13.00L | 7 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 08-May-25 1610m GOOD R8 Race 8 $280 (of $38,079) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.250, SP: 13.00 led inside before giving way in the stretch. 1st Underdressed ( O Mojica 122 ) 2nd Gewurztraminer ( E Esquivel 124 ) 0.15L 3rd Go Bali Go ( E Roman 122 ) 1.50L 8th Brilliant Journey ( S Sanjur 122 ) 5.30L See full results | S Sanjur 55.3kg 5.30L | 8 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 08-Apr-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $602 (of $30,100) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.930, SP: 5.00 pressed the early pace two wide and was through after a half. 1st Hidden Access ( R Bowen 124 ) 2nd Mister Mobil ( T Houghton 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Need To Know Basis ( L A Batista 124 ) 3.00L 6th Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 124 ) 23.50L See full results | A Jimenez 56.2kg 23.50L | 6 (6) |
| Turfway Park 06-Mar-25 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 $19,468 (of $30,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.890, SP: 21.00 galloped away to the lead while well handled to stay clear into the stretch to the wire. 1st Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 121 ) 2nd Leave It To Kitten ( A Burgos 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Harvard ( I Moncada 121 ) 2.25L See full results | A Jimenez 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Turfway Park 30-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $371 (of $30,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.640, SP: 11.00 never a real threat throughout. 1st Forgiving Spirit ( F D L Cruz 121 ) 2nd Caseys Memory ( C J Lanerie 121 ) 3.50L 3rd Major Wager ( J D Ramos 121 ) 4.50L 9th Brilliant Journey ( R M Hernandez 121 ) 13.95L See full results | R M Hernandez 54.9kg 13.95L | 9 (10) |
| Belterra Park 07-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R2 Belterra Park race 2 $564 (of $11,280) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.960, SP: 11/10 Ins pace/chased/faded 1st Blazing Burroughs ( P Ouzts 123 ) 2nd What A Rush ( V Lebron 123 ) 0.15L 3rd The Pink Z ( G Lagunes 123 ) 0.15L 5th Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 123 , Cd 0 ) 0.15L | A Jimenez 55.8kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 5 (6) |
| Belterra Park 03-Aug-24 1610m FIRM R7 Belterra Park race 7 $20,090 (of $20,090) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:44.010, SP: 16/10 Controlled pace 1st Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 123 ) 2nd Navy Cross ( G Lagunes 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Hemp Heaven ( L Sosa 123 ) 11.75L | A Jimenez 55.8kg | 1 (3) |
| Belterra Park 05-Jul-24 1610m FIRM R5 Belterra Park race 5 $5,740 (of $12,155) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:45.130, SP: 6/5 No match for winner 1st Atta Boy Anthony ( T Canuto 123 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( L Colon 123 ) 4.50L 3rd Need To Know Basis ( L Sosa 123 ) 0.50L | L Colon 55.8kg 4.50L | 2 (4) |
| Belterra Park 07-Jun-24 1710m GOOD R5 Belterra Park race 5 $20,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.420, SP: 14/1 Pace to str, outkicked 1st Henry Mac ( J Bracho 124 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( L Colon 124 ) 2.75L 3rd Laugh A Lot ( J Mckee 124 ) 3.25L | L Colon 56.2kg 2.75L | 2 (11) |
| Belterra Park 17-May-24 1610m FIRM R8 Belterra Park race 8 $5,740 (of $12,155) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:45.060, SP: 5/1 Pace 1/2 no match 1st Frosty The Soldier ( L Sanchez 123 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( L Colon 121 ) 3.75L 3rd Continuation ( Y Navas 121 ) 0.50L | L Colon 54.9kg 3.75L | 2 (4) |
| Belterra Park 04-Oct-23 1310m FIRM (of $13,526), Winning Time: 01:18.810, SP: 4/1 Pinballed start 1st Henry Mac ( J Mckee 120 ) 2nd Country Club Bobby ( J Felix 120 ) 0.30L 3rd Dash Of Fire ( J Panaijo 122 ) 7.00L 5th Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 120 , Cd 0 ) 17.50L | A Jimenez 54.4kg, Cd 0 17.50L | 5 |
| Belterra Park 30-Sep-22 1610m GOOD R4 Race 4 $4,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:34.060 chased leader to the half, eased back a bit, angled out came running in the final furlong while all out but missed on the wire. 1st Givemetwenty ( I Wiseman 121 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( P W Ouzts 121 ) 0.25L 3rd Tiz Our Turn ( R Miranda 121 ) 0.75L See full results | P W Ouzts 54.9kg 0.25L | 2 (5) |
| Belterra Park 17-Sep-22 1210m R6 Race 6 $2,730 (of $27,300) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.680 pressed in the three path, was ridden from the five path into the stretch, and kept on for show. 1st Totellyouthetruth ( A I Diaz 121 ) 2nd Mcgraw ( V Lebron 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( L Machado 121 ) 3.25L See full results | L Machado 54.9kg 3.25L | 3 (6) |
| Belterra Park 03-Sep-22 1210m R2 Race 2 $12,159 (of $19,300) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.080 stalked the pace early along the inside, ranged up three wide along the turn and surged past the leaders, cleared the field nearing the lane, was in the three path into the lane and drew away late in the stretch under a brisk drive. 1st Brilliant Journey ( P W Ouzts 121 ) 2nd Reckless L J ( L Machado 121 ) 4.25L 3rd Murry Spur ( L R Reyes 123 ) 9.25L See full results | P W Ouzts 54.9kg | 1 (5) |
| Belterra Park 16-Jul-22 1610m R3 Race 3 $14,112 (of $22,400) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.030 took over first turn, loped along on the lead, widened far turn while ridden out through the stretch run in impressive fashion to the wire. 1st Brilliant Journey ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Murry Spur ( P W Ouzts 121 ) 7.25L 3rd Visual Mission ( T Canuto 116 , Cd 121 ) 9.00L See full results | S Gonzalez 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Belterra Park 06-Jul-22 1210m R1 Race 1 $2,790 (of $27,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.830 raced evenly with no late kick when needed in the drive. 1st Royal'd ( L A Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Upgrade Al ( P W Ouzts 121 ) 1.25L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 6.25L See full results | S Gonzalez 54.9kg 6.25L | 3 (5) |
| Belterra Park 10-Jun-22 1210m R5 Race 5 $2,790 (of $27,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.030 dueled between horses to the turn, gave way grudgingly late. 1st What A Rumor ( D J Haldar 121 ) 2nd Midnight Mikey ( S Leon 121 ) 0.25L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 2.25L See full results | S Gonzalez 54.9kg 2.25L | 3 (4) |
| Belterra Park 25-May-22 1210m R6 Race 6 $2,850 (of $28,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.670 pressed winner to the turn to deep stretch but outkicked for place spot. 1st First Song ( L R Reyes 123 ) 2nd Sweet Lemon Drop ( J A Bracho 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( S Gonzalez 123 ) 2.50L See full results | S Gonzalez 55.8kg 2.50L | 3 (5) |
| Belterra Park 30-Apr-22 1210m R1 Race 1 $11,592 (of $18,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:15.240 broke sharp to the lead, stayed clear throughout in a drive. 1st Brilliant Journey ( L R Reyes 124 ) 2nd Heidi's Sinatra ( L Machado 124 ) 6.50L 3rd Nambiti ( H L R Jr 124 ) 8.25L See full results | L R Reyes 56.2kg | 1 (4) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 20-Mar-22 1610m R4 Race 4 (of $19,450) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.080 was urged along the inside dictating the pace on a narrow advantage to the backstretch, was urged to turn back a rivals' challenge racing into upper stretch, drifted outwards a bit leaving the furlong marker and yielded late. 1st Thru The Vine ( M Allen 123 ) 2nd Vintner ( J L Alonso 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Westward Look ( H Villa-gomez 123 ) 0.75L 5th Brilliant Journey ( J L Castanon 120 ) 2.25L See full results | J L Castanon 54.4kg 2.25L | 5 (10) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 03-Mar-22 1010m R5 Race 5 (of $31,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:55.140 tracked off the second flight outside a rival racing to the turn, shifted out three wide entering the stretch but had no rally. 1st Jazzy Times ( F Calles 111 , Cd 118 ) 2nd Fox Rox ( P Morales 120 ) 4.75L 3rd Savvy Layla ( S Camacho 118 ) 8.25L 5th Brilliant Journey ( E Perez 118 ) 10.75L See full results | E Perez 53.5kg 10.75L | 5 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 14-Feb-22 1610m GOOD R9 Race 9 (of $18,450) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:36.080 sprinted clear of the field while angling to the inside, dictated the pace through the backstretch to upper stretch but gave way abruptly once headed midstretch. 1st Cochise Charlie ( D Centeno 123 ) 2nd Golovkin ( S Camacho 120 ) 2.00L 3rd Vintner ( J L Alonso 120 ) 3.50L 8th Brilliant Journey ( J L Castanon 120 ) 6.60L See full results | J L Castanon 54.4kg 6.60L | 8 (10) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 20-Jan-22 1610m R7 Race 7 (of $19,100) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.920 sped to the lead while angling to the inside leaving the chute, dictated the pace on a narrow margin to the far turn and gave out racing into upper stretch. 1st Alabama Slammer ( A Quinonez 120 ) 2nd Call Bros ( J A Batista 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Thenorthremembers ( S Camacho 120 ) 1.00L 8th Brilliant Journey ( R Bowen 120 ) 6.25L See full results | R Bowen 54.4kg 6.25L | 8 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 09-Nov-21 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $32,700) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:14.030 pressed early and was through after a half. 1st Biscuits And Grits ( L R Rivera 122 ) 2nd Kissinger ( A L Canchari 122 ) 7.00L 3rd Beat The Dealer ( M Franklin 124 ) 7.25L 9th Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 122 ) 23.30L See full results | A Jimenez 55.3kg 23.30L | 9 (10) |
| Belterra Park 24-Sep-21 1210m R2 Race 2 $15,876 (of $25,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.180 sprinted clear outside to the lead, well rated, stayed clear late while vigorously ridden out to the wire. 1st Brilliant Journey ( A Jimenez 119 ) 2nd It'sGOODtobeseen ( I Ayala 118 , Cd 123 ) 4.50L 3rd Big On Big ( R M Jr 119 ) 11.75L See full results | A Jimenez 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 02-Sep-21 1610m R6 Race 6 (of $33,300) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.420 made the lead soon after the start, set a pressured pace to the top of the stretch then was outfinished. 1st Lucky Streak ( C P Pilares 115 ) 2nd Somekindafuhry ( H L R Jr 117 ) 0.50L 3rd Scorza ( J A Bracho 115 ) 3.00L 5th Brilliant Journey ( M Franklin 115 ) 3.10L See full results | M Franklin 52.2kg 3.10L | 5 (6) |
| Belterra Park 18-Aug-21 1610m R7 Race 7 $2,520 (of $25,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.270 GOOD early speed from the gate, alternated on lead, faltered late. 1st King B B ( J Mckee 117 ) 2nd Somekindafuhry ( H L R Jr 119 ) 2.50L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( F Reyes 117 ) 3.25L See full results | F Reyes 53.1kg 3.25L | 3 (7) |
| Belterra Park 17-Jul-21 1010m R3 Race 3 $2,440 (of $24,400) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:59.250 outside position throughout, held the show spot in the stretch. 1st Upgrade Al ( P W Ouzts 118 ) 2nd King B B ( M Franklin 118 ) 0.10L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( F Reyes 120 ) 4.10L See full results | F Reyes 54.4kg 4.10L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 23-Jun-21 1010m R8 Race 8 $18,900 (of $30,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.660 away alertly, set all the pace, widened into the stretch and lasted under brisk handling. 1st Brilliant Journey ( M Franklin 119 ) 2nd Sir. Rez ( L Machado 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Little Bita Smoke ( D Smith 123 ) 11.50L See full results | M Franklin 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 03-May-21 1010m R6 Race 6 $2,030 (of $29,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.160 vied for command between foes in early stages, angled to the inside entering the stretch while pursuing the leaders but lacked the needed late bid. 1st Karnak ( D Centeno 120 ) 2nd Beach Warrior ( S Camacho 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Abe Honestly ( J C Ferrer 120 ) 2.00L 4th Brilliant Journey ( G Garcia 120 ) 2.25L See full results | G Garcia 54.4kg 2.25L | 4 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Nov-20 1110m R8 Race 8 $1,925 (of $27,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:05.820 went evenly. 1st Henry Mac ( H Berrios 122 ) 2nd Biscuits And Grits ( E Paucar 122 ) 6.50L 3rd Hakman ( T D Houghton 122 ) 7.75L 4th Brilliant Journey ( E Barbaran 122 ) 10.25L See full results | E Barbaran 55.3kg 10.25L | 4 (10) |
| Thistledown 15-Oct-20 1210m R1 Race 1 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.420 had speed into the turn then wilted. 1st Morestride ( L R Rivera 118 ) 2nd California Martini ( C Keiser 118 ) 10.00L 3rd Victory Division ( C P Pilares 118 ) 16.75L 5th Brilliant Journey ( E Barbaran 118 ) 23.00L See full results | E Barbaran 53.5kg 23.00L | 5 (7) |
| Belterra Park 02-Oct-20 1610m R6 Race 6 $5,820 (of $29,100) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.060 dueled to the half, took over in the stretch while outkicked in the final sixteenth. 1st Clan Cara ( A Serpa 117 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( J Mckee 120 ) 9.25L 3rd Jack Be Nimble ( C Conning 115 , Cd 120 ) 14.00L See full results | J Mckee 54.4kg 9.25L | 2 (9) |
| Belterra Park 10-Sep-20 1610m R3 Race 3 $5,820 (of $29,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:35.960 kept watch on the leader in GOOD position throughout while proving no match in the late going. 1st Like The King ( A Serpa 119 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( J Mckee 119 ) 7.50L 3rd Midnight Warship ( G Lagunes 119 ) 8.25L See full results | J Mckee 54kg 7.50L | 2 (9) |
| Thistledown 19-Aug-20 1110m R1 Race 1 $2,750 (of $27,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.820 pressured the winner from the six path, drifted to the seven path entering the stretch then faded late. 1st Sweet Lemon Drop ( L R Rivera 118 ) 2nd Kissinger ( T D Houghton 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Brilliant Journey ( E Barbaran 118 ) 5.75L See full results | E Barbaran 53.5kg 5.75L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 31-Jul-20 1110m R6 Race 6 $7,000 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:07.460 close inside, swung out to the middle of the racetrack entering the stretch, closed FAST while drifting inward and finished clear for second. 1st Latin Spice ( Y L Correa 113 , Cd 118 ) 2nd Brilliant Journey ( E Barbaran 118 ) 6.50L 3rd Diamond General ( E L Martinez 118 ) 8.75L See full results | E Barbaran 53.5kg 6.50L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Jun-20 1010m R6 Race 6 $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.460 1st Nicky Two Shoes ( L Machado 118 ) 2nd Latin Spice ( Y L Correa 113 , Cd 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Uptown ( E Barbaran 118 ) 1.25L 4th Brilliant Journey ( A Santos 118 ) 6.50L See full results | A Santos 53.5kg 6.50L | 4 (6) |
| Belterra Park 10-Jun-20 910m R3 Race 3 (of $21,600) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:53.400 had a troubled start, rushed to contend to the turn and backed up in stretch run. 1st King B B ( M Franklin 122 ) 2nd Hipster ( D Cannon 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Sheltowee's Bigcat ( R Aragon 122 ) 10.85L 6th Brilliant Journey ( J E Lopez 122 ) 15.15L See full results | J E Lopez 55.3kg 15.15L | 6 (9) |