Excitement (USA) Horse
About
Excitement is a 6yo dark bay/brown horse from the United States, trained by Timothy E. Hamm. It is by the stallion National Flag out of the dam Elated. Excitement has won 7 races in its career. On 19 May 2024 at Thistledown, Excitement secured its most important win to date, taking the $40,100 Race 5.
Raced At
ThistledownRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 16-Jan-26 1207m R9 Race 9 (of $26,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.880, SP: 7.50 1st Thunderian ( A Chavez 124 ) 2nd Ramsey ( J A Bracho 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Trigger Point ( L A Batista 124 ) 1.00L 5th Excitement ( L Sosa 124 ) 1.75L See full results | L Sosa 56.2kg 1.75L | 5 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 23-Dec-25 1207m R6 Race 6 $1,848 (of $26,400) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.600, SP: 5.50 , well back early, raced three wide into the lane, swung out for the final three sixteenths and offered a slight response. 1st Golden Flag ( L Rivera 124 ) 2nd Thunderian ( A Chavez 124 ) 1.50L 3rd Trigger Point ( L Batista 123 ) 0.75L 4th Excitement ( R Bowen 124 ) 7.75L See full results | R Bowen 56.2kg 7.75L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 18-Nov-25 1210m R4 Race 4 $2,640 (of $26,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.850, SP: 4.50 dueled for the early lead in the two path, was driven between foes in the three path around the turn, flattened in the final furlong, but held show. 1st Win Herbie Win ( V Fernandez 124 ) 2nd Trigger Point ( L Batista 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Excitement ( R Bowen 124 ) 4.55L See full results | R Bowen 56.2kg 4.55L | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 04-Nov-25 1010m R7 Race 7 $2,640 (of $26,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:59.090, SP: 5.00 was never too far behind the pace, made no bid, held for the show award. 1st Holiday House ( A Crispin 124 ) 2nd Thunderian ( L Rivera 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Excitement ( L Sosa 124 ) 3.50L See full results | L Sosa 56.2kg 3.50L | 3 (7) |
| Belterra Park 07-Oct-25 1210m R4 Race 4 $2,650 (of $26,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.450 pulled in the early stages in tight on the inside, steadied at the half mile marker, then chased inside, came two wide into the lane and rallied mildly on the rail. 1st Blazing Burroughs ( A Cedillo 122 ) 2nd Golden Flag ( L Sosa 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Excitement ( J Mckee 122 ) 1.75L See full results | J Mckee 55.3kg 1.75L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 23-Sep-25 1210m R1 Race 1 $2,970 (of $29,700) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.420, SP: 3.75 never far back, improved position late four wide. 1st Reinvest ( A Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Gunner Gabriel ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2.75L 3rd Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 3.25L See full results | R Bowen 54kg 3.25L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 15-Aug-25 1210m R1 Best of Ohio Honey Jay Stakes (Stakes) $3,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.250, SP: 13.00 trailed while widest throughout and improved position late in the middle of the racetrack. 1st Silent Rule ( B Tapara 118 ) 2nd Diamond Dust ( R Montanez 117 ) 2.75L 3rd Stage Name ( A Diaz 117 ) 0.20L 5th Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 6.10L See full results | R Bowen 54kg 6.10L | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 17-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $17,640 (of $28,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.670, SP: 2.88 made the lead soon after the start, set all the pace and drew clear under left handed urging. 1st Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Mr. Penny Pincher ( R Feliciano 119 ) 3.25L 3rd Bold Buckeye ( J Bracho 123 ) 0.75L See full results | R Bowen 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 26-Jun-25 1110m FIRM R1 Race 1 $840 (of $28,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.660, SP: 2.38 had speed from the start two wide, leaned in entering the turn then was no match for winner while clearly second best. 1st Platinum Ghost ( L Rivera 119 ) 2nd Wetzel ( Y Aviles 119 ) 0.00L 3rd Frosty Paws ( L Batista 119 ) 0.00L DQ Excitement ( R Bowen 121 ) 3.00L See full results | R Bowen 54.9kg 3.00L | UPD (7) |
| Thistledown 04-Jun-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $5,600 (of $28,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.290, SP: 3.25 dropped to trail before a quarter mile, rallied four wide into the turn, drew on even terms for the lead before the quarter pole, matched strides the length of the stretch and just missed despite a game effort. 1st Gunner Gabriel ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2nd Excitement ( R Bowen 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Frosty Paws ( L Batista 119 ) 1.75L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 08-May-25 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.460, SP: 1.50 pressed the pace two wide through the turn, made the lead nearing the top of the stretch, shook clear under left handed urging and won under strong handling. 1st Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Ollie's Folly ( Y Aviles 119 ) 2.75L 3rd Oklahoma Joe ( A I Diaz 119 ) 8.25L See full results | R Bowen 54kg | 1 (4) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Jan-25 1210m R10 Race 10 $518 (of $25,901) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.260, SP: 4.33 Mid-pack 5w, no bid 1st Shape Note ( A Cruz 124 ) 2nd Platinum Ghost ( A Chavez 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Reckless L J ( E Barbaran 124 ) 5.00L 5th Excitement ( A I Diaz 124 ) 9.50L See full results | A I Diaz 56.2kg 9.50L | 5 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 24-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $5,180 (of $25,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.300, SP: 2.63 set a pressured pace in the two path into the turn, gave up a narrow lead before a half, dug in determinedly to match strides with the winner the balance of the trip and finished a game second. 1st P Money ( E Barbaran 124 ) 2nd Excitement ( R Blanche 124 , Cd 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Last Cookie ( B Tapara 124 ) 0.50L See full results | R Blanche 56.2kg, Cd 54kg 0.25L | 2 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,590 (of $25,901) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.080, SP: 3.00 tracked the leaders through the turn to be prominently placed turning for home and lacked a closing kick failing to gain on the winner. 1st Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 124 ) 2nd Blue Max ( A I Diaz 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Excitement ( R Blanche 124 , Cd 119 ) 3.00L See full results | R Blanche 56.2kg, Cd 54kg 3.00L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,590 (of $25,901) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 3.25 Bid upper,not enough 1st Ruffin ( A Jimenez 122 ) 2nd Blue Max ( A I Diaz 124 ) 0.10L 3rd Excitement ( R Bowen 124 ) 1.35L See full results | R Bowen 56.2kg 1.35L | 3 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 27-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R9 Best of Ohio Sprint Stakes (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.260, SP: 26.00 pressed the early pace between horses and gave way on the turn. 1st Empire's Fire ( J A Bracho 125 ) 2nd Dougie D Oro ( M Cedillo 125 ) 3.00L 3rd Trojan Tale ( G Corrales 125 ) 4.00L 9th Excitement ( R Bowen 125 ) 12.10L See full results | R Bowen 56.7kg 12.10L | 9 (13) |
| Belterra Park 30-Aug-24 1710m GOOD R7 Belterra Park race 7 $2,250 (of $45,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:44.020, SP: 17/4 Little response late 1st First Song ( A Diaz 124 ) 2nd Villian ( A Jimenez 115 ) 0.30L 3rd Kelleher ( Y Aviles 119 ) 1.50L 5th Excitement ( L Sosa 122 , Cd 0 ) 4.00L | L Sosa 55.3kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 5 (12) |
| Thistledown 11-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R1 Best of Ohio Honey Jay Stakes (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.240 Fract gate,mild bid 1st Stage Name ( A I Diaz 121 ) 2nd Alwaysintomischief ( F D L Cruz 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Diamond Dust ( W Martinez 117 ) 0.30L 5th Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 1.15L See full results | R Bowen 54kg 1.15L | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 17-Jul-24 1110m FIRM R1 Race 1 $5,599 (of $27,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:04.640 veered out at the start, stalked the pace three wide into the stretch, dug in late five wide and just missed. 1st Specialized ( E Barbaran 121 ) 2nd Excitement ( R Bowen 121 ) 0.10L 3rd Reckless L J ( L R Rivera 123 ) 1.35L See full results | R Bowen 54.9kg 0.10L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 23-Jun-24 1710m FIRM R11 George Lewis Memorial Stakes (Stakes) (of $75,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:47.040 chased the pace until deep stretch two wide then weakened. 1st That's The Way ( E Barbaran 117 ) 2nd Moester ( M Cedillo 121 ) 5.75L 3rd Mister Mobil ( R A Perez 117 ) 6.25L 11th Excitement ( R Bowen 117 ) 21.35L See full results | R Bowen 53.1kg 21.35L | 11 (12) |
| Belterra Park 07-Jun-24 1210m FIRM (of $60,000), Winning Time: 01:11.520, SP: 7.50 Good position, no bid 1st Hip Hip Hooray ( F B Salazar 124 ) 2nd Startdfromdabottom ( S Doyle 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Empire's Fire ( L Rivera 124 ) 2.00L 4th Excitement ( R Bowen 124 , Cd 0 ) 3.75L | R Bowen 56.2kg, Cd 0 3.75L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 19-May-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $25,263 (of $40,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.860, SP: 1.60 chased the leader into the stretch, rallied two wide under left handed urging to make the lead near the furlong marker in the six path and drew off under confident handling. 1st Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Wildcat Express ( J Bracho 119 ) 3.25L 3rd Raise The Purses ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2.75L See full results | R Bowen 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 05-May-24 1210m FIRM R9 Michael F. Rowland Memorial Stakes (Stakes) $7,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.280, SP: 3.60 settled near mid pack and found his best stride late four wide. 1st Moester ( M Cedillo 121 ) 2nd Oklahoma Joe ( Y Aviles 121 ) 4.00L 3rd Excitement ( R Bowen 119 ) 4.75L See full results | R Bowen 54kg 4.75L | 3 (12) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $1,813 (of $25,901) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.730, SP: 1.70 reserved off the pace to the turn, made a four wide bid to the head of the stretch, angled in down the lane and lacked a closing response. 1st Zakaria ( L Batista 124 ) 2nd Oklahoma Joe ( Y Aviles 125 ) 1.50L 3rd Malibu Classic ( A Giron 124 ) 1.00L 4th Excitement ( V Lebron 123 ) 5.25L See full results | V Lebron 55.8kg 5.25L | 4 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R7 Cardinal Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.000, SP: 6.50 pressured the winner two wide and gamely gained second. 1st Lionistic ( L Rivera 115 ) 2nd Excitement ( R Bowen 118 ) 3.75L 3rd Mr Loooch ( J Loveberry 120 ) 0.30L See full results | R Bowen 53.5kg 3.75L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 13-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R3 CL $24,192 (of $38,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.620, SP: 1.90 stalked the pace three wide into the stretch, rallied to make the lead two wide inside the furlong marker and drew off under a strong hand ride. 1st Excitement ( R Bowen 115 ) 2nd Oklahoma Joe ( J Bracho 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Buckeye Sky ( F Peterson 115 ) 0.15L See full results | R Bowen 52.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 29-Sep-23 1710m R4 CL $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:46.840 set the pace and dueled on the lead, was no match late for the winner but held place. 1st Relish The Ride ( J A Bracho 117 ) 2nd Excitement ( R Bowen 113 ) 3.50L 3rd First Song ( A I Diaz 117 ) 4.25L See full results | R Bowen 51.3kg 3.50L | 2 (10) |
| Belterra Park 26-Aug-23 1710m GOOD (of $45,000), Winning Time: 01:42.350, SP: 3.40 Stalked inside,kept on 1st Dr. Zarnett ( J Loveberry 122 ) 2nd First Song ( A Diaz 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Excitement ( V Lebron 113 ) 5.50L | V Lebron 51.3kg 5.50L | 3 (12) |
| Thistledown 11-Aug-23 1210m R5 CL $20,160 (of $32,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.840 chased the leader along the inside into the turn, shifted out past the quarter pole, responded readily when asked with a right handed crop to make the lead two wide inside the furlong marker and drew off under a hand ride. 1st Excitement ( L R R Jr 117 , Cd 112 ) 2nd Oklahoma Joe ( J A Bracho 115 ) 4.50L 3rd Smoocher ( E Barbaran 115 ) 8.75L See full results | L R R Jr 53.1kg, Cd 50.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Belterra Park 22-Jul-23 1710m FIRM (of $45,000), Winning Time: 01:48.370, SP: 1.90 Short lead, gamely 1st Casual Attire ( Y Correa 116 ) 2nd Factisimflashy ( A Jimenez 117 ) 0.20L 3rd Excitement ( V Lebron 116 ) 0.50L | V Lebron 52.6kg 0.50L | 3 (11) |
| Thistledown 15-Jun-23 1210m R8 CL $22,554 (of $35,800) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.600 stalked the pace through the turn, rallied three wide to make the lead past the furlong marker and drew off under right handed urging. 1st Excitement ( J Torrealba 115 , Cd 110 ) 2nd Flag Raiser ( E Barbaran 115 ) 3.25L 3rd Casual Attire ( J Sanchez 119 ) 5.50L See full results | J Torrealba 52.2kg, Cd 49.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 30-Nov-22 1210m FIRM CL (of $17,973), Winning Time: 01:15.760, SP: 12.00 Close to lane,weakened 1st Wetzel ( D Haldar 122 ) 2nd Wildcat Pride ( A Diaz 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Serger ( L Rivera 117 ) 0.15L 8th Excitement ( G Rodriguez 120 , Cd 0 ) 0.15L | G Rodriguez 54.4kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 8 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-22 1710m FIRM CL (of $53,333), Winning Time: 01:49.140, SP: 7.00 Pressed3-2w, stopped 1st Grand Isle ( J Sanchez 122 ) 2nd Need To Know Basis ( G Rodriguez 122 ) 5.50L 3rd Sammy And Shorty ( L Rivera 122 ) 0.75L 12th Excitement ( L Gonzalez 122 , Cd 0 ) 0.00L | L Gonzalez 55.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 12 (12) |
| Belterra Park 24-Sep-22 1210m R8 Loyalty Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.780 rated in the two path, was driven from the three path into the lane, shifted in in upper stretch, and ran on. 1st Sammy And Shorty ( L R Rivera 118 ) 2nd Excitement ( J Sanchez 118 ) 4.25L 3rd Ronni's Wind ( I Wiseman 113 ) 5.75L See full results | J Sanchez 53.5kg 4.25L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 14-Aug-22 1210m R7 Best of Ohio Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes (Stakes) $7,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 6 Chased, weakened lane 1st Fair And Square ( J Sanchez 118 ) 2nd Grand Isle ( P Morales 118 ) 3rd Sammy And Shorty ( L R Rivera 118 ) 4th Excitement ( J E Felix 118 ) | J E Felix 53.5kg | 4 (4) |
| Thistledown 29-Jun-22 1110m R2 Race 2 $21,357 (of $33,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:07.840 chased the pace two wide into the stretch, rallied late under left handed urging and was along in time. 1st Excitement ( M Franklin 118 ) 2nd Aint No Bandleader ( T D Houghton 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Little Rons Rocket ( J M Baez 113 , Cd 118 ) 2.75L See full results | M Franklin 53.5kg | 1 (8) |
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