Flying Drummer (USA) Horse
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Flying Drummer, a 7yo gr/ro gelding from the United States trained by Bob Baffert, is sired by Gun Runner out of the dam Salamera. The horse has earned three wins in its career. On 9 Mar 2024 at Santa Anita, Flying Drummer secured its most important victory to date, capturing the $69,000 purse in Race 4.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita 09-Mar-24 1610m GOOD R4 Race 4 $43,470 (of $69,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.050 stalked from inside then shifted to the two path around the first turn, challenged the leader from outside on the far turn then vied between rivals, took over approaching the quarter pole, dueled inside. 1st Flying Drummer ( J J Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Oviatt Class ( U Rispoli 122 ) 9.50L 3rd Ginobili ( D V Dyke 124 ) 13.25L See full results | J J Hernandez 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Santa Anita 28-Jan-24 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 $42,210 (of $67,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:43.070 dueled for the lead from inside to the stretch, shook free with a furlong remaining and drew off. 1st Flying Drummer ( K Frey 122 ) 2nd Clouseau ( A Fresu 124 ) 3.50L 3rd Dual Threat ( E A Maldonado 122 ) 4.75L See full results | K Frey 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Santa Anita 19-Jun-23 1610m R10 CL $6,300 (of $63,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.200 bumped leaving the gate, went up to duel for the lead from inside, vied inside outer pair on the far turn and into the lane, fought back gamely through the drive and and finished a game third. 1st Divine Armor ( D A Herrera 124 ) 2nd Manitowish ( R A Vazquez 124 ) 0.10L 3rd Flying Drummer ( J J Hernandez 124 ) 0.35L See full results | J J Hernandez 56.2kg 0.35L | 3 (10) |
| Santa Anita 28-May-23 1610m R6 CL $12,600 (of $63,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:36.450 Bobbl,clr mdstr,caught 1st Katonah ( T J Pereira 124 ) 2nd Flying Drummer ( J J Hernandez 124 ) 0.25L 3rd Divine Armor ( D A Herrera 124 ) 5.00L See full results | J J Hernandez 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (8) |
| Santa Anita 01-Jan-22 1609m R7 Race 7 $40,200 (of $87,100) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:38.740 chased three then four wide around the first turn, tracked four deep in middle stages, came under a ride two to three wide on the far turn, reeled in the leader in upper stretch and took over at the eight pole, kicked clear and won going away. 1st Flying Drummer ( J R Velazquez 122 ) 2nd Cover Me Up ( D A Herrera 117 , Cd 122 ) 5.50L 3rd Noble Union ( R Gonzalez 122 ) 17.50L See full results | J R Velazquez 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Santa Anita 02-Oct-21 1710m R8 American Pharoah Stakes (Stakes) $6,000 (of $300,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.750 Stalked inside,weaknd 1st Corniche ( M Smith 122 ) 2nd Pappacap ( J Bravo 122 ) 3.25L 3rd Oviatt Class ( K Desormeaux 122 ) 0.50L 5th Flying Drummer ( J R Velazquez 122 ) 14.00L See full results | J R Velazquez 55.3kg 14.00L | 5 (7) |
| Del Mar 28-Aug-21 1609m R4 Race 4 $18,200 (of $91,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:37.970 Duel,cleared,no match 1st Oviatt Class ( K Desormeaux 120 ) 2nd Flying Drummer ( J Bravo 120 ) 4.25L 3rd Barossa ( J Hernandez 120 ) 1.00L See full results | J Bravo 54.4kg 4.25L | 2 (9) |
| Del Mar 08-Aug-21 1207m R4 Race 4 $18,200 (of $91,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.530 chased the speed outside a rival, went three wide around the turn, summoned a late bid in deep stretch but could not get by. 1st Montebello ( A Cedillo 120 ) 2nd Flying Drummer ( J Bravo 120 ) 0.10L 3rd Oviatt Class ( K J Desormeaux 120 ) 1.35L See full results | J Bravo 54.4kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Del Mar 07-Aug-21 1210m FIRM Md (of $36,788), Winning Time: 01:11.530, SP: 3.00 Late bid, denied 1st Montebello ( A Cedillo 120 ) 2nd Flying Drummer ( J Bravo 120 ) 0.20L 3rd Oviatt Class ( K Desormeaux 120 ) 1.25L | J Bravo 54.4kg 0.20L | 2 (6) |