Goodbetterbest (USA) Horse
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Goodbetterbest is a 6yo ch from United States trained by Joe Sharp. It is sired by the stallion Collected out of the dam Lyrical Diva. Goodbetterbest has won 9 races in its career so far. On 2nd Nov 2025 at Gulfstream, Goodbetterbest earned its biggest victory, capturing the $57000.00 prize in Race 9. It has been a rewarding runner for bettors over time. Backing Goodbetterbest throughout its career would have yielded a 3% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Downs 23-Aug-26 1710m R9 Hcp $21,038 (of $105,188) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.340, SP: 8.50 broke alertly, relinquished the advantage to the pacesetter before a quarter, tracked that one inside while a bit keen onto and up the backstretch, covered up while still saving ground into the straight, moved out, challenged in the two path and between horses midstretch, late duel closest to the inside, outkicked in the waning strides. 1st Goats On A Tree ( E Esquivel 123 ) 2nd GOODbetterbest ( J Loveberry 121 ) 0.25L 3rd Smiling Ellie ( S Marin 123 ) 2.25L See full results | J Loveberry 54.9kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 07-Jun-26 1609m R2 Race 2 $1,573 (of $110,607) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:35.780, SP: 3.75 bumped a rival at the start, possessed the early lead briefly heading to the first turn, moved up inside an outside foe to press briefly early up the backstretch, continued in close pursuit before applying further pressure along the inside into the far turn, came off the fence leaving that bend, faltered in the lane. 1st Bijou Baby ( E Esquivel 118 ) 2nd Streetwhereyoulive ( R Bejarano 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Yellow Sun Dress ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 0.20L 6th GOODbetterbest ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 3.35L See full results | B J Hernandez 53.5kg 3.35L | 6 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 18-May-26 1710m R6 Race 6 $3,607 (of $120,246) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.020, SP: 13.00 prompted along the inside before easing back to stalk around the first turn, pursued from the two path into the far turn, shifted out to the four path and chased between rivals in upper stretch, but got outkicked on both sides and lacked a bid. 1st Goats On A Tree ( I O Jr 118 ) 2nd Classy'n Connected ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Lady Orient ( J R Leparoux 118 ) 1.00L 5th GOODbetterbest ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 5.00L See full results | T Gaffalione 53.5kg 5.00L | 5 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 26-Apr-26 1609m R7 Race 7 $21,833 (of $109,167) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:34.380, SP: 3.00 stalked near the inside, rallied in the two path to reel in the tiring leader along with an outer pair at the furlong grounds, but got outkicked then secured place. 1st Classy'n Connected ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 2nd GOODbetterbest ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Razzle Red ( Y Correa 118 ) 2.25L See full results | T Gaffalione 53.5kg 3.25L | 2 (8) |
| Turfway Park 28-Mar-26 2414m R9 Race 9 $1,056 (of $148,178) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 02:30.160, SP: 26.00 tracked from the three path, then within striking range at the half mile pole, but lacked a response to urging among foes at the three furlong marker then weakened turning for home. 1st Sol D'oro ( A Achard 125 ) 2nd Worry Be Gone ( L Machado 125 ) 7.50L 3rd Tricky Kitty ( W Rodriguez 125 ) 4.75L 10th GOODbetterbest ( C Emigh 125 ) 45.30L See full results | C Emigh 56.7kg 45.3kgL | 10 (12) |