Going Up (USA) Horse
About
Going Up is a 4yo b from the United States trained by Ron G. Potts. The horse is by Mineshaft out of Shush Up. To date, Going Up has captured nine victories. Its biggest triumph came on 6 Aug 2023 at Colonial Downs, where it won the $150,000 Hickory Tree Stakes. The horse has been a money‑maker for bettors, delivering about a 12% return on investment for those who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle Downs 24-Oct-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $8,600 (of $43,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:08.700, SP: 1.29 1st John Dutton ( R Montanez 123 ) 2nd Going Up ( P Morales 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Spirited Sol ( M Rojas 123 ) 2.00L See full results | P Morales 56.7kg 0.75L | 2 (4) |
| Presque Isle Downs 03-Oct-25 1210m R3 Race 3 $27,090 (of $43,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:08.560, SP: 2.50 pressed the pace from the inside down the backside, dueled on the turn, kicked away to take command in upper stretch and pulled away convincingly. 1st Going Up ( P Morales 123 ) 2nd Spirited Sol ( M Rojas 123 ) 3.25L 3rd John Dutton ( R Montanez 125 ) 4.75L See full results | P Morales 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Colonial Downs 31-Aug-25 1110m R8 Hcp $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:01.740, SP: 7.50 tracked the pace from the two path and came four wide into the upper and made a rally but just missed while getting the place award. 1st Whenigettoheaven ( J G Torrealba 124 ) 2nd Going Up ( P Morales 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Determined Kingdom ( M Sanchez 125 ) 1.00L See full results | P Morales 55.3kg 0.10L | 2 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 10-Aug-25 1110m R8 Van Clief Stakes (Stakes) $4,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.520, SP: 21.00 exchanged light contact at the start and was urged forward, pressed from inside before moving to a narrow advantage into the turn, contended inside on or just off the rail, was headed in upper- to mid-stretch, had no extra for late. ISIVUNGUVUNGU (SAF) chased near mid-pack, went mostly three to four wide on the turn, floated six wide into upper stretch, failed tor ally. 1st Witty ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 2nd Had To Have Him ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Step Forward ( M Sanchez 122 ) 0.50L 5th Going Up ( R A Jr 122 ) 2.50L See full results | R A Jr 55.3kg 2.50L | 5 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 05-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R7 Karl Boyes Stakes (Stakes) $2,500 (of $100,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.840, SP: 7.50 bucked at the start giving the field a head start, was awkward until settling into stride, closed the gap and finished evenly having lost all chance at the start. 1st Horsepower ( S Marin 121 ) 2nd Nobals ( P Morales 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Ponce De Leon ( S Vives 119 ) 4.50L 5th Going Up ( R A Jr 119 ) 7.05L See full results | R A Jr 54kg 7.05L | 5 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 05-Jun-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.880, SP: 2.88 set a pressured pace for a half mile, kicked clear in upper stretch when called upon and held the closers safe through the lane in a determined effort. 1st Going Up ( R A Jr 123 ) 2nd Spirited Sol ( G Martinez 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Whenigettoheaven ( A Gallardo 123 ) 1.25L See full results | R A Jr 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Gulfstream 30-Mar-25 1410m FIRM R11 Army Mule Stakes (Stakes) $1,500 (of $165,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:22.480, SP: 13.00 stalked the pace setter on the outside early, navigated the turn from the three path and faded in the lane. 1st Implementation ( M Franco 118 ) 2nd Inveigled ( P Lopez 118 ) 2.50L 3rd Howgreatisnate ( J Castellano 120 ) 0.50L 6th Going Up ( R A Jr 120 ) 5.00L See full results | R A Jr 54.4kg 5.00L | 6 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 13-Mar-25 1410m FIRM R3 Race 3 $34,335 (of $54,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:22.540, SP: 5.00 showed good early speed along the inside, headed nearing the quarter pole, dug in deep stretch and prevailed under all out pressure in a determined effort. 1st Going Up ( R A Jr 118 ) 2nd Dreaming Of Kona ( S Spieth 118 ) 0.00L 3rd Khozeiress ( S Marin 118 ) 0.00L See full results | R A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 23-Feb-25 1010m GOOD R10 Turf Dash Stakes (Stakes) (of $125,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:55.470, SP: 17.00 was crowded at the break and settled back on the inside and saved ground on the turn and never threatened. 1st Rouki ( S Camacho 118 ) 2nd Horsepower ( R Maragh 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Isivunguvungu ( S Marin 120 ) 0.75L 10th Going Up ( R D A Jr 118 ) 8.50L See full results | R D A Jr 53.5kg 8.50L | 10 (10) |
| Laurel Park 20-Oct-24 1110m GOOD R7 Race 7 $33,390 (of $52,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:01.720 chased the early pace two wide, then moved out to be three wide and tipped out five wide leaving the turn to have aim and make a bid to be clear by the furlong marker, then remained clear to the wire to prove best under a drive. 1st Going Up ( R D A Jr 123 ) 2nd Vamos Viejo ( J Ruiz 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Grateful Bred ( J Toledo 119 ) 3.25L See full results | R D A Jr 55.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 21-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:07.990 rated outside the pace, angled in and saved ground through the turn, came through inside of rivals into the stretch, shook clear, then lasted under steady pressure. 1st Going Up ( R D A Jr 118 ) 2nd Diamond Dust ( W Martinez 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Spirited Sol ( E M Walker 122 ) 1.25L See full results | R D A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 01-Sep-24 1110m GOOD R9 Hcp $15,000 (of $149,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.280 well placed off the leaders along the fence angled two wide turning for home around the tiring pacesetter and rallied mildly to be along for the show. 1st Determined Kingdom ( V R Carrasco 119 ) 2nd Whenigettoheaven ( J Torrealba 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Going Up ( R D A Jr 114 ) 2.00L See full results | R D A Jr 51.7kg 2.00L | 3 (10) |
| Presque Isle Downs 23-Jul-24 1670m FIRM R7 Hard Spun Stakes (Stakes) $1,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.790 Dueled ins, weakened 1st Twilight Dancer ( P Morales 114 ) 2nd He's A Mess ( A A Gallardo 118 ) 0.10L 3rd Extrasexybigdaddee ( G A Martinez 118 ) 7.10L 6th Going Up ( R D A Jr 116 ) 10.60L See full results | R D A Jr 52.6kg 10.60L | 6 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 11-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.750 bumped at the start, set the pace inside, shook clear into the stretch, then drew off and was kept to the task. 1st Going Up ( R D A Jr 118 ) 2nd A Western Yarn ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Kotylos ( B Bays 124 , Cd 117 ) 3.00L See full results | R D A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 18-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R7 Tom Ridge Stakes (Stakes) $8,000 (of $79,998) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:08.850 set the pace on the inside, shook clear into the stretch, then weakened in the final yards and held the show. 1st Ponce De Leon ( A Beschizza 118 ) 2nd Apollo Ten ( D Davis 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Going Up ( R D A Jr 118 ) 1.85L See full results | R D A Jr 53.5kg 1.85L | 3 (10) |
| Presque Isle Downs 23-May-24 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 $20,160 (of $32,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.260, SP: 5.00 sent from the gate, sprinted clear quickly, turned back a bid into the stretch, shook clear, then held under steady pressure. 1st Going Up ( R A Jr 118 ) 2nd Schnittker ( A Jimenez 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Heavy Pour ( G Martinez 118 ) 0.75L See full results | R A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 24-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R7 CL $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.800, SP: 1.50 appeared to veered in from a rival at the start, was allowed to settle to the turn, moved up to position three wide through the turn, came four wide into the stretch, veered in and lacked the needed late kick. 1st Heavy Pour ( G Martinez 116 ) 2nd Going Up ( R A Jr 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Poker Partner ( A Gallardo 118 ) 0.30L See full results | R A Jr 55.3kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 27-Sep-23 1310m FIRM R7 CL $5,600 (of $80,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:15.450, SP: 3.50 veered in slightly early and steadied, tracked the pace, moved to position two and three wide through the turn, bid three wide outside the leader into the stretch, then drifted in, steadied to straighten and weakened late. 1st She's Fire ( G Martinez 116 ) 2nd Gotts Got It ( E Walker 121 ) 3.25L 3rd Sweet Soddy J ( J Barbosa 123 ) 1.00L 4th Going Up ( R A Jr 123 ) 5.00L See full results | R A Jr 55.8kg 5.00L | 4 (6) |
| Colonial Downs 06-Aug-23 1010m FIRM R7 Hickory Tree Stakes (Stakes) $94,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.040, SP: 4.40 dueled for the lead two wide, made a bid leaving the turn to take over and dropped to the rail, then drew off to prove much the best, driving. 1st Going Up ( R A Jr 120 ) 2nd Jubawithatwist ( G Larrosa 120 ) 6.75L 3rd King Kontie ( F Peltroche 120 ) 0.50L See full results | R A Jr 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Woodbine 17-Jul-23 1110m FIRM R3 CL $12,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.600, SP: 7.00 tracked the contesting duo after the start, was asked for more trying to keep position inside with three eighths to go, could not match strides with the winner that was rallying outside on the turn, was still in with a chance turning for home on the fence and willingly finished up to just missed closing in for the place share at the wire on the rail. 1st Pipit ( P Husbands 115 ) 2nd Mattingly ( S Civaci 122 ) 4.00L 3rd Going Up ( R A Jr 122 ) 4.50L See full results | R A Jr 55.3kg 4.50L | 3 (4) |
| Presque Isle Downs 31-May-23 910m FIRM Md (of $24,765), Winning Time: 00:52.590, SP: 3.80 Drew off,kept to task 1st Going Up ( R A Jr 120 ) 2nd Uncle Kenny ( E Walker 120 ) 2.50L 3rd A Bit Of Captain ( J Riquelme 120 ) 3.00L | R A Jr 54.4kg | 1 (6) |