Great Venezuela (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

31-Mar-21

Colour

chestnut

Sire

Neolithic

Dam

Pat M's Image

Prize Money

691957

Trainer

Victor Barboza, Jr.

Owners

Orlyana Farm

About

Competing in the Gulfstream R12 Captiva Island Stakes (Stakes), Great Venezuela is a 5yo chestnut from the United States trained by Victor Barboza, Jr. The horse is by Neolithic out of Pat M's Image and has recorded nine career victories. On 23rd Feb 2025 at Tampa Bay Downs, Great Venezuela earned its most important win to date in the $125000.00 Lightning City Stakes (stakes).

Raced At

Gulfstream • Del Mar • Monmouth Park • Tampa Bay Downs

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Gulfstream 01-Dec-25 1110m SOFT R5 Hcp $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:01.780, SP: 1.91 pressed the early pace and made a three wide bid to vie for command then came four wide off the turn to clear and kicked away to prove best under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( E Jaramillo 123 ) 2nd Le Amazonia ( S Camacho 115 ) 2.50L 3rd Sporting Lady ( S Marin 115 ) 2.75L See full results	E Jaramillo 55.8kg	1 (7)
Del Mar 01-Nov-25 1010m FIRM R4 Senator Ken Maddy S. Presented by Breeders' Cup Charities (Stakes) $14,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:56.570, SP: 11.00 vied between rivals in the early going, failed to keep up with the top pair into the turn, chased in the two path around the bend and kept trying down the lane to earn minor award. 1st Queen Maxima ( J J Hernandez 124 ) 2nd Shoot It True ( L Machado 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Nay V Belle ( U Rispoli 122 ) 1.75L 4th Great Venezuela ( J Alvarado 122 ) 2.50L See full results	J Alvarado 55.3kg 2.50L	4 (7)
Monmouth Park 04-Aug-25 1110m GOOD R7 Incredible Revenge Stakes (Stakes) $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:02.620, SP: 3.00 was off a bit slow, raced off the pace, advanced two wide on the turn, rallied four wide in the stretch run and finished well outside for second. 1st Love Appeals ( S Camacho 118 ) 2nd Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Drifaros ( S Leon 118 ) 1.75L See full results	L Reyes 56.2kg 1.00L	2 (6)
Gulfstream 29-Jun-25 1110m FIRM R8 Hcp $44,100 (of $70,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.380, SP: 2.25 Stlk 2-3w,held driving 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 123 ) 2nd Mrs. Gambolini ( E J Zayas 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Trumpets ( E Perez 119 ) 3.50L See full results	L Reyes 55.8kg	1 (4)
Gulfstream 26-May-25 1010m GOOD R7 Hcp $7,000 (of $70,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:54.720, SP: 2.88 lacked early foot, moved out and came on the outside for the drive, rallied then stalled a bit late in making little progress with the top pair at the wire. 1st Tiffany Gold ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 2nd Mrs. Gambolini ( R Bowen 125 ) 0.10L 3rd Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 124 ) 1.35L See full results	L Reyes 56.2kg 1.35L	3 (6)
Gulfstream 28-Apr-25 1010m GOOD R8 Hcp $14,000 (of $70,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:54.140, SP: 2.20 raced in the middle of the pack on the inside early, began a bid from the four path coming around the turn and gained ground late. 1st Mrs. Gambolini ( M J Husbands 118 ) 2nd Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Sol Hope ( C Gil 120 ) 4.00L See full results	L Reyes 55.3kg 2.50L	2 (7)
Tampa Bay Downs 23-Feb-25 1010m GOOD R8 Lightning City Stakes (Stakes) $78,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:55.750, SP: 3.25 was allowed to settle early, flour wide on the turn and came five wide into the lane, closed full of run to be going away late to prove best under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 118 ) 2nd Talkin Tipsy ( K S Tohill 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Bahamian Moon ( S Hess 118 ) 2.25L See full results	L Reyes 53.5kg	1 (12)
Gulfstream 12-Jan-25 1610m GOOD R5 Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $75,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:33.730, SP: 2.38 laid up close in the three path, was cued passing the quarter, and ran on from the three path down the stretch to hold place. 1st Ashima ( E Jaramillo 118 ) 2nd Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Princess Bettina ( J R Velazquez 118 ) 1.75L See full results	L Reyes 54.4kg 1.25L	2 (7)
Gulfstream 23-Nov-24 1010m FIRM R3 Race 3 $25,831 (of $41,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.780, SP: 1.15 dueled two wide between foes, shook clear in upper stretch and widened under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 120 ) 2nd Glitter Up ( L Panici 120 ) 3.25L 3rd Royal Poppy ( J M Rios 120 ) 3.35L See full results	L Reyes 54.4kg	1 (5)
Gulfstream 20-Oct-24 1010m GOOD R5 Race 5 $39,060 (of $62,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:54.990 stalked the pace three wide, took over leaving the eighth pole and powered clear. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 120 ) 2nd Super Freaky Girl ( P Lopez 120 ) 2.50L 3rd Epona's Hope ( E J Zayas 123 ) 2.75L See full results	L Reyes 54.4kg	1 (7)
Gulfstream 21-Jun-24 1110m R9 Race 9 $27,720 (of $44,001) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.850 stalked the pace in the three path, took over in midstretch and drew off under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 120 ) 2nd Avellino ( J E Morelos 117 ) 2.75L 3rd Vindicate Cha Cha ( E Jaramillo 120 ) 5.00L See full results	L Reyes 54.4kg	1 (6)
Gulfstream 22-Apr-24 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 $25,831 (of $41,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.930, SP: 1.60 pressed the pace in the three path, took over nearing the quarter pole and drew off under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 118 ) 2nd Laconia ( P Lopez 118 ) 11.00L 3rd Condora ( E Jaramillo 118 ) 0.30L See full results	L Reyes 53.5kg	1 (5)
Gulfstream 10-Dec-23 1510m GOOD R6 Wait a While Stakes (Stakes) $10,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.360, SP: 7.00 Pace 2p, led past 1/16 1st Ozara ( I O Jr 118 ) 2nd Milliat ( L Saez 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 120 ) 1.00L See full results	L Reyes 54.4kg 1.00L	3 (10)
Gulfstream 29-Oct-23 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 $32,130 (of $51,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:03.950, SP: 1.40 prompted the pace two wide, took over in upper stretch and drew off under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 120 ) 2nd Demar's Legacy ( E Gonzalez 120 ) 5.25L 3rd Miah Miah ( P Lopez 120 ) 1.75L See full results	L Reyes 54.4kg	1 (6)
Gulfstream 08-Oct-23 1010m FIRM R3 Md $25,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.870, SP: 3.00 prompted the pace in the three path, was roused in the two path around the turn, took aim from the four path entering the stretch, took the lead passing the eighth pole, and drew clear under a drive. 1st Great Venezuela ( L Reyes 118 ) 2nd Breezero ( E Zayas 118 ) 5.75L 3rd Next On Stage ( E Perez 118 ) 0.30L See full results	L Reyes 53.5kg	1 (8)
Gulfstream 17-Sep-23 1110m FIRM R10 Md $6,100 (of $30,499) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.780, SP: 6.50 hopped at the start, advanced inside around the turn, tipped two wide near the quarter pole, rallied outside, reached even terms in the final strides and lost the bob. 1st Bedrock Birdie ( E Zayas 118 ) 2nd Great Venezuela ( J Rios 118 ) 0.10L 3rd Quick Recovery ( M Vasquez 118 ) 11.25L See full results	J Rios 53.5kg 0.10L	2 (10)