Cairo Surprise (USA) Horse
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Cairo Surprise is a 3yo bay from the United States trained by Cathal A. Lynch. He is by Cairo Prince out of Groovy Surprise. The horse has recorded five wins in its career. On 24th Aug 2026 at Monmouth Park, Cairo Surprise secured its most notable victory to date, netting the $75,000 Hcp.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Park 24-Aug-26 1207m GOOD R3 Hcp $66,226 (of $105,120) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.870, SP: 1.50 vied three wide in a contested pace, continued three wide on the turn, responded when roused entering the stretch, gained a short lead, edged away at the sixteenth marker, held well under urging and taken in hand the final strides. 1st Cairo Surprise ( P Lopez 124 ) 2nd Boardwalk Jack ( J A V Jr 121 ) 0.75L 3rd Speaking ( C Marquez 121 ) 3.00L See full results | P Lopez 56.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 12-Jul-26 1106m FIRM R6 My Frenchman Stakes (Stakes) $14,382 (of $143,823) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:03.900, SP: 1.80 pulled in the early stages racing close up three wide, bid two wide on the turn, rallied three wide in the stretch run and was outkicked for the place spot. 1st Rebel With A Cause ( J Ferrer 116 ) 2nd Big Destroyer ( C Elliott 116 ) 1.25L 3rd Cairo Surprise ( J Hernandez 122 ) 1.50L See full results | J Hernandez 55.3kg 1.50L | 3 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 08-Jun-26 1207m FIRM R7 Hcp $67,002 (of $106,353) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.840, SP: 1.25 vied outside for the lead, quickly opened up on the turn, raced well off the inside turning for home, responded to some mild hand urging in upper stretch, cruised home in hand and was geared down late. 1st Cairo Surprise ( P Lopez 120 ) 2nd Boardwalk Jack ( J V Jr 122 ) 6.25L 3rd Great Navigator ( J Gomez 125 ) 2.50L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Monmouth Park 10-May-26 1106m R7 Race 7 $57,010 (of $90,492) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:03.480, SP: 1.11 vied outside for the lead, took charge on the turn, came wide into the stretch, responded when roused, pulled away and widened under urging. 1st Cairo Surprise ( S Marin 117 ) 2nd Happy Offering ( S Leon 121 ) 9.25L 3rd Royal Performance ( P Lopez 121 ) 9.25L See full results | S Marin 53.1kg | 1 (11) |
| Laurel Park 13-Apr-26 1106m R3 Race 3 $15,010 (of $75,050) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:02.050, SP: 10.00 , lightly steadied in close quarters soon after the break, stalked from the two path around the turn, found room near the inner rail in the stretch, gained the lead near the eighth pole and swerved out near the sixteenth pole. 1st Where'S Ray ( J Toledo 123 ) 2nd Cairo Surprise ( 117 ) 3rd War Humor ( Y Hazlewood 123 , Cd 118 ) 4.55L See full results | 53.1kg | 2 (7) |