Chasing The Crown (USA) Horse
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Chasing The Crown is a 7yo horse from the United States trained by Michael J. Maker. He is by the stallion Skipshot out of the mare La Belle Marquet. To date, Chasing The Crown has captured six victories. On September 1, 2025 at Kentucky Downs, he earned his biggest triumph, winning the $500,000 Hcp.
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Gulfstream • Churchill Downs • Kentucky Downs • Keeneland • Fair Grounds • Saratoga • Belmont ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 25-Jan-26 1811m R12 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (Stakes) (of $1,000,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:47.040, SP: 26.00 was reserved three wide early, made a four wide run by the quarter pole, swung out five to six wide and bumped with a rival by the three sixteenths and flattened out. 1st Test Score ( M Franco 123 ) 2nd One Stripe ( G Lerena 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Almendares ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 1.25L 7th Chasing The Crown ( J Rosario 123 ) 3.15L See full results | J Rosario 55.8kg 3.15L | 7 (12) |
| Gulfstream 21-Dec-25 1811m FIRM R11 Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (Stakes) $5,820 (of $200,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.420, SP: 6.50 raced in range two wide, went three wide around the far turn, had aim in upper stretch and was outkicked. 1st Wolfie's Dynaghost ( I O Jr 126 ) 2nd Cugino ( F Prat 126 ) 0.75L 3rd Beach Gold ( J Alvarado 123 ) 2.25L 5th Chasing The Crown ( J Castellano 121 ) 3.50L See full results | J Castellano 54.9kg 3.50L | 5 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 09-Nov-25 1810m R11 River City Stakes (Stakes) $2,670 (of $300,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:45.580, SP: 3.50 bumped an outer foe at the start, laid off of the pace along the inside, then two wide around the far turn, entered the lane in the six path and between horses, moved in and failed to menace. 1st Wolfie's Dynaghost ( L Saez 121 ) 2nd Taking Candy ( A Concepcion 123 ) 2.75L 3rd Mercante ( J Ramos 125 ) 1.50L 7th Chasing The Crown ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 0.00L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg 0.00L | 7 (11) |
| Kentucky Downs 01-Sep-25 1610m FIRM R10 Hcp $315,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:32.200, SP: 4.33 settled in midpack in the two path, angled out to the five path turning into the long stretch, moved up to bid passing the quarter, took command going into the final furlong, and held safe. 1st Chasing The Crown ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 2nd Lambeth ( J Ortiz 117 ) 0.50L 3rd Mountain Bear ( V Espinoza 116 ) 4.00L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg | 1 (12) |
| Gulfstream 26-Jan-25 1810m GOOD R12 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. presented by Qatar Racing (Stakes) $100,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:44.500, SP: 51.00 trailed inside, was stymied along the rail rounding the far turn, floated out to the five path at the top of the lane, and rallied between foes to get up for show. 1st Spirit Of St Louis ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 2nd Integration ( L Dettori 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Chasing The Crown ( E Zayas 123 ) 1.50L See full results | E Zayas 55.8kg 1.50L | 3 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 08-Nov-24 1610m GOOD R5 Race 5 $93,240 (of $148,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:34.850, SP: 2.88 settled off the early going, advanced towards the leaders through the far turn, raced four wide into the upper stretch and edged up late under all out pressure. 1st Chasing The Crown ( L Saez 123 ) 2nd Wadsworth ( F Geroux 121 ) 0.20L 3rd Mr. Wireless ( R Vazquez 121 ) 3.25L See full results | L Saez 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Keeneland 11-Oct-24 1710m GOOD R8 Race 8 $1,750 (of $140,001) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:43.460 laid off of the pace in the three to four path around the first turn, inched closer four wide around the far turn, but flattened out shifting to the five to seven path in upper stretch and tired. 1st Major Dude ( F Prat 124 ) 2nd Masteroffoxhounds ( I O Jr 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Harlan Estate ( D Cannon 122 ) 0.20L 8th Chasing The Crown ( L Saez 124 ) 10.40L See full results | L Saez 56.2kg 10.40L | 8 (8) |
| Kentucky Downs 30-Aug-24 1670m GOOD R10 Big Ass Fans Tapit Stakes (Stakes) $35,000 (of $500,001) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:41.710 angled in early on, saved ground through the far turn into the lane, aim midway through the stretch but had no final winning bid. 1st Irish Aces ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Nineeleventurbo ( F Geroux 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Siege Of Boston ( J Graham 122 ) 3.50L 4th Chasing The Crown ( J Ortiz 126 ) 4.60L See full results | J Ortiz 57.2kg 4.60L | 4 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 30-Jun-24 1710m R7 Wise Dan Stakes (Stakes) $100,000 (of $500,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.260 trailed along the inside, shifted four wide picking up stride entering upper stretch, rallied to bid for place at the furlong grounds and edged that position while slowly closing in on the clear leader. 1st Ottoman Fleet ( F Prat 120 ) 2nd Chasing The Crown ( J Rosario 118 ) 1.50L 3rd Strong Tide ( E Esquivel 118 ) 1.25L See full results | J Rosario 53.5kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 02-Jun-24 1710m R6 Arlington Stakes (Stakes) $55,000 (of $275,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.450 settled off of the pace along the inside, shifted out four wide in upper stretch, rallied outside of rivals in the final furlong, claimed place while flopping back to his left lead and taking aim on the leader in the final sixteenth, but was fended off through the late stages. 1st Ottoman Fleet ( F Prat 120 ) 2nd Chasing The Crown ( J Rosario 118 ) 1.00L 3rd Irish Aces ( L Saez 118 ) 1.00L See full results | J Rosario 53.5kg 1.00L | 2 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 10-May-24 1710m R7 Race 7 $88,830 (of $141,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:42.460 tracked in the three path, ranged up three deep to bid in hand entering the lane, gained an advantage entering upper stretch and drove clear at the furlong grounds. 1st Chasing The Crown ( J Ortiz 122 ) 2nd Camp Hope ( B J Hernandez 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Johny's Fireball ( R J Santana 122 ) 2.50L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Fair Grounds 18-Feb-24 1810m SOFT R12 Fair Grounds S. Presented by Horse Racing Nation (Stakes) $3,500 (of $175,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:49.960 saved ground well back, moved up inside of rivals entering the lane, then chased the leaders home. 1st Beatbox ( J Rosario 118 ) 2nd Strong Quality ( F Geroux 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Johny's Fireball ( R J Santana 120 ) 0.30L 5th Chasing The Crown ( J Loveberry 118 ) 3.00L See full results | J Loveberry 53.5kg 3.00L | 5 (11) |
| Fair Grounds 21-Jan-24 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7 $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.780, SP: 1.70 brushed with an outer rival at the start, pursued from midpack along the inside, tracked in the two path around the far turn, smoothly split foes in the three path launching a rally entering the lane, gained while shifting out before bidding in midstretch, led into the final sixteenth and fended off an outer pursuer. 1st Chasing The Crown ( J Rosario 120 ) 2nd Point Proven ( C Lanerie 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Freedom's Way ( L Saez 120 ) 2.75L See full results | J Rosario 54.4kg | 1 (12) |
| Kentucky Downs 08-Sep-23 1410m GOOD R8 CL $34,000 (of $170,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:27.440, SP: 1.83 settled early on, moved up three to five wide around the far turn, fanned seven wide into the upper stretch and finished gamely to the wire. 1st Beuys ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Chasing The Crown ( I O Jr 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Underdressed ( J R Leparoux 122 ) 0.75L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Saratoga 21-Jul-23 1710m GOOD R9 CL $31,200 (of $156,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:41.200, SP: 5.50 tucked into the three path into the first turn then dropped to the two path, was reserved towards the rear, traveled around the far turn in the two path while between foes, was roused four wide into the stretch, rallied to make a bid between foes approaching the furlong marker, battled with multiple rivals into the final sixteenth, fought with the winner to the finish and missed while able to get the place. 1st Whisper Not ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Chasing The Crown ( M Franco 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Napoleonic War ( F Prat 122 ) 1.00L See full results | M Franco 56.2kg 0.50L | 2 (12) |
| Belmont Park 23-Jun-23 1610m GOOD R2 CL $10,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:34.610, SP: 2.90 Came out 3x str,caught 1st Easter ( F Prat 124 ) 2nd Verbal ( I O Jr 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Chasing The Crown ( M Franco 124 ) 0.75L See full results | M Franco 56.2kg 0.75L | 3 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 30-Apr-23 1710m GOOD R6 Race 6 $80,010 (of $127,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.120, SP: 1.40 settled off of the pace along the inside, split foes three wide while launching a rally around the far turn, bid entering the lane, and kicked away. 1st Chasing The Crown ( L Saez 125 ) 2nd Unleash The Power ( C Lanerie 125 ) 4.75L 3rd Go Bali Go ( R Bejarano 125 ) 1.00L See full results | L Saez 56.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 26-Feb-23 1510m R8 Race 8 $17,200 (of $86,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:27.770 bobbled at the break, raced off the pace two and three wide, angled widest in upper stretch and rallied outside. 1st Strong Quality ( J Castellano 120 ) 2nd Chasing The Crown ( P Lopez 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Glider ( E Jaramillo 120 ) 2.50L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (10) |
| Gulfstream 29-Jan-23 1610m GOOD R5 Race 5 $8,600 (of $86,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:33.680 stalked the pace two wide, bid three deep rounding the far turn, took the lead near the quarter pole, led to midstretch, was no match for the winner and lost second late. 1st Up To The Mark ( I O Jr 120 ) 2nd Journeyman ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 4.00L 3rd Chasing The Crown ( L Saez 120 ) 4.75L See full results | L Saez 54.4kg 4.75L | 3 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 15-May-22 1610m FIRM Md (of $61,742), Winning Time: 01:37.040, SP: 4.00 Edged past 1/8,cleared 1st Chasing The Crown ( R J Santana 118 ) 2nd Old Hickory ( J Talamo 125 ) 0.15L 3rd Tepeu ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 0.15L | R J Santana 53.5kg | 1 (17) |
| Keeneland 17-Apr-22 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $10,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.150 tracked three wide, ranged up outside of the leading pair turning for home, bid while being floated to the five path entering the lane, but was outkicked by an inner rallying rival in upper stretch, chased while gaining place entering the final furlong, but was outkicked for that position by an outer foe a sixteenth from home. 1st Double Clutch ( C J Lanerie 120 ) 2nd Growth Capital ( I O Jr 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Chasing The Crown ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 3.75L See full results | J L Ortiz 54.4kg 3.75L | 3 (12) |
| Gulfstream 27-Feb-22 1610m GOOD R12 Race 12 $4,200 (of $60,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:36.050 rated three to four wide near midpack, launched an outside bid late on the far turn, sustained bid into the lane and got outdueled for show. 1st La Maquina ( M A Vasquez 120 ) 2nd Growth Capital ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Double Clutch ( C J Lanerie 120 ) 1.25L 4th Chasing The Crown ( P Lopez 120 ) 1.50L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg 1.50L | 4 (11) |