Classic Cara (USA) Horse
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Classic Cara is a 5yo dark bay/brown colt from the United States trained by Mitchell E. Friedman. He is by Mendelssohn out of the mare Geographic. The horse has not yet broken its maiden, remaining winless in 14 starts. In his most recent start at Belmont’s At The Big A on May 2, 2026, Reylu Gutierrez rode Classic Cara to a third‑place finish, behind winner Mo Complex.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont At The Big A 02-May-26 1609m R9 Md $5,500 (of $55,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:38.890, SP: 8.50 settled tracking the leader in closest aim from the two path, came under coaxing near the quarter pole and spun three wide into upper stretch, weakened in the late stages while safe for the show honors. 1st Mo Complex ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 2nd Magnum'S Microbrst ( K Carmouche 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Classic Cara ( R Gutierrez 126 ) 4.50L See full results | R Gutierrez 57.2kg 4.50L | 3 (11) |
| Aqueduct 03-Jan-26 1308m FIRM R1 Md $1,360 (of $34,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:20.610, SP: 8.50 was off slow and spotted the front a few lengths, moved out while ridden along at the rear, dropped in late on the backstretch, saved ground on the turn and was no factor. 1st Purple And Gold ( J Lezcano 122 ) 2nd Rogue Justice ( C Elliott 122 ) 10.00L 3rd Lady Meringue ( E Cancel 122 ) 2.00L 5th Classic Cara ( J V Jr 122 ) 18.50L See full results | J V Jr 55.3kg 18.50L | 5 (6) |
| Belmont At The Big A 04-Oct-25 1610m R2 Md $3,640 (of $52,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.230, SP: 17.00 rounded the first turn in the three path, was reserved off the pace with cover, went around the far turn in the three then four path, was roused in the five path into the stretch and improved for the last spot in the superfecta. 1st Bolt House ( J Alvarado 120 ) 2nd Private Property ( D Davis 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Galatina ( M Franco 120 ) 2.50L 4th Classic Cara ( R Silvera 124 ) 3.50L See full results | R Silvera 56.2kg 3.50L | 4 (10) |
| Saratoga 25-Aug-25 1610m FIRM R7 Md $3,850 (of $55,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.740, SP: 15.00 1st Bedford The Brave ( K Carmouche 118 ) 2nd Unlimited Spending ( I O Jr 118 ) 2.50L 3rd Galatina ( J Rosario 118 ) 4.50L 4th Classic Cara ( L Luzzi 124 ) 7.25L See full results | L Luzzi 56.2kg 7.25L | 4 (12) |
| Saratoga 25-Jul-25 1710m R4 Md $2,200 (of $55,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.640, SP: 7.00 got bumped between foes at the start who each broke her way, chased along the inside, got let out spinning just off the inside into upper stretch, kicked on belatedly to the finish. 1st Lotus Petal ( R J Santana 118 ) 2nd Mckinzie's Glory ( K Carmouche 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Bossy Dish ( J Gomez 118 ) 0.50L 5th Classic Cara ( D Davis 124 ) 2.55L See full results | D Davis 56.2kg 2.55L | 5 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 22-Jun-25 1710m GOOD R11 Md $10,400 (of $52,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.770, SP: 17.00 was placed under tight restraint early, tucked into the two path for the run around the first turn, was reserved towards the back, traveled around most of the far turn in the three path then shifted to the five path, rallied in the six path into the stretch, pursued the winner in the drive and finished with good courage but missed while clear for the place. 1st Leslie's Star ( J Alvarado 118 ) 2nd Classic Cara ( R Silvera 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Bourbon Milk Punch ( J Lezcano 118 ) 3.25L See full results | R Silvera 56.7kg 0.75L | 2 (11) |
| Belmont At The Big A 19-May-25 1710m GOOD R5 Md $223 (of $52,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:44.130, SP: 34.00 2-3w uppr, no headway 1st Competitive Threat ( F Prat 125 ) 2nd Dandy Vandy ( M Franco 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Day Away ( C Maragh 125 ) 2.25L 6th Classic Cara ( R J Santana 125 ) 5.50L See full results | R J Santana 56.7kg 5.50L | 6 (12) |
| Aqueduct 24-Apr-25 1710m GOOD R6 Md $600 (of $80,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:42.380, SP: 34.00 broke in at the start, was taken under restraint early, raced in the three path on the first turn, was rated off the pace, went around the far turn in the three path while roused, turned into the stretch in the five path and lacked the needed response. 1st Midway Memories ( M Franco 118 ) 2nd Magnum's Microbrst ( J A Gomez 118 ) 1.00L 3rd Scarlett's Halo ( J Castellano 118 ) 2.75L 6th Classic Cara ( R Silvera 126 ) 8.00L See full results | R Silvera 57.2kg 8.00L | 6 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 24-Jun-24 1710m R9 Md $9,401 (of $47,002) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:44.640 went three wide on the first turn, tracked the pace on the outside, chased in the two path on the far turn, pursued the winner under a drive in the stretch and was second best. 1st Magic Eight Ball ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 2nd Classic Cara ( J Castellano 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Under Agreement ( I O Jr 118 ) 3.25L See full results | J Castellano 53.5kg 3.25L | 2 (12) |
| Belmont At The Big A 03-May-24 1210m R8 Md $450 (of $90,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.370 was reserved early and failed to menace. 1st Marco T. ( M Franco 118 ) 2nd Private Property ( R Maragh 118 ) 3.75L 3rd Growth Rate ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 0.50L 9th Classic Cara ( L J Luzzi 118 ) 11.00L See full results | L J Luzzi 53.5kg 11.00L | 9 (11) |
| Aqueduct 21-Apr-24 1710m R5 Md $1,200 (of $79,998) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:42.710 Attended 3-2w, tired 1st Grayosh ( M Franco 118 ) 2nd Chantilly Road ( D Davis 118 ) 1.75L 3rd Colorful Lady ( K Carmouche 118 ) 4.50L 7th Classic Cara ( L R R Jr 118 ) 14.50L See full results | L R R Jr 53.5kg 14.50L | 7 (7) |
| Aqueduct 09-Mar-24 1310m FIRM R1 Md $1,920 (of $48,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:19.390 broke a step behind the first two opponents to leave the gate, was urged along on the outside, moved from the three path to the rail while dropping back on the turn and failed to respond. 1st You're Forever ( R Silvera 120 ) 2nd Cracklin Cat ( G Kocakaya 120 ) 0.15L 3rd Natural Fact ( I Castillo 120 ) 0.15L 5th Classic Cara ( E Ruiz 120 , Cd 125 ) 17.75L See full results | E Ruiz 54.4kg, Cd 56.7kg 17.75L | 5 (5) |
| Aqueduct 19-Nov-23 1710m GOOD R8 Md $365 (of $85,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:42.350, SP: 56.00 Chased 4-3w, tired 1st Waskesiu ( J Alvarado 119 ) 2nd Before You Go Go ( J Ortiz 119 ) 4.50L 3rd Dancing Dean ( J Lezcano 119 ) 4.25L 9th Classic Cara ( R Maragh 119 ) 19.30L See full results | R Maragh 54kg 19.30L | 9 (12) |
| Belmont At The Big A 14-Oct-23 1210m GOOD R2 Md $386 (of $90,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.460, SP: 51.00 settled under some urging, raced inside to the two path on the turn, moved out some under a drive in upper stretch, angled out inside the furlong marker and failed to threaten. 1st Reagan's Flame ( K Carmouche 119 ) 2nd Lamorna ( J Ortiz 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Twisted Romance ( D Davis 119 ) 0.15L 8th Classic Cara ( R Maragh 119 ) 6.15L See full results | R Maragh 54kg 6.15L | 8 (12) |