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Hern is a 7yo chestnut from the United States trained by Cipriano Contreras. He is by the stallion Gun Runner out of the mare Sweet Opportunity. Hern has secured seven wins in his career. On 10 Dec 2023 at Oaklawn Park, he captured his most important victory to date, taking the $60,000 Race 1.
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Oaklawn Park • Horseshoe Indianapolis • Hawthorne • Churchill Downs • Sam Houston Race Park • Remington Park • Fairmount ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Park 09-Feb-26 1609m R7 Race 7 (of $62,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.100, SP: 3.50 raced off the pace in the two path but made no impact from the five path down the stretch. 1st Itsinmyblood ( R Bejarano 116 ) 2nd American Outlaw ( C A Torres 116 ) 1.75L 3rd Black Powder ( L Saez 119 ) 2.75L 8th Hern ( E Esquivel 119 ) 7.50L See full results | E Esquivel 54kg 7.50L | 8 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 27-Dec-25 1609m R7 Race 7 $12,400 (of $62,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:37.340, SP: 8.50 chased the leader while off the inside between horses, advanced and briefly challenged inside the winner turning into the stretch, stalled a bit in upper stretch then displayed some late mettle to kick well clear of the rest to be second best. 1st Creative Minister ( R Vazquez 120 ) 2nd Hern ( E Esquivel 120 ) 1.75L 3rd American Outlaw ( C Torres 117 ) 3.50L See full results | E Esquivel 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (13) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 26-Sep-25 1610m SOFT R7 Race 7 $20,564 (of $32,641) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:41.150, SP: 3.00 dueled outside of a rival, bid at the quarter pole and drew off in the stretch under a mild drive. 1st Hern ( J Gutierrez 122 ) 2nd Tiz Wicked Strong ( E Esquivel 122 ) 5.75L 3rd Lear ( A Burgos 122 ) 5.50L See full results | J Gutierrez 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 29-Aug-25 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 $360 (of $49,681) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:43.420, SP: 17.00 was off awkwardly and squeezed back at the start, stalked the pace in the four path and faded in the stretch. 1st Best Actor ( E Roman 122 ) 2nd Dragoon Guard ( F C L De 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Winters Lion ( S Bermudez 122 ) 7.00L 6th Hern ( J R Gutierrez 122 , Cd 129 ) 15.85L See full results | J R Gutierrez 55.3kg, Cd 58.5kg 15.85L | 6 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 13-Aug-25 1670m SOFT R5 Race 5 $9,936 (of $49,680) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:40.550, SP: 15.00 stalked the pace in the four path, rallied at the quarter pole but couldn't get past the winner. 1st Midnight West ( A Burgos 122 ) 2nd Hern ( J Gutierrez 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Best Actor ( E Roman 122 ) 0.50L See full results | J Gutierrez 55.3kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 19-Jun-25 1710m GOOD R5 Race 5 $4,968 (of $49,681) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.920, SP: 8.00 stalked the pace in the four path and gained the show spot late. 1st Speed Bias ( J Loveberry 122 ) 2nd Native Land ( F C L De 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Hern ( A Burgos 122 ) 6.50L See full results | A Burgos 55.3kg 6.50L | 3 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 29-May-25 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,080 (of $49,681) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.150, SP: 15.00 was through early. 1st Midnight West ( A Burgos 122 ) 2nd Transect ( C Torres 122 ) 9.25L 3rd Gunoe ( L Machado 122 ) 1.50L 5th Hern ( E Roman 122 ) 17.55L See full results | E Roman 55.3kg 17.55L | 5 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 04-May-25 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 $812 (of $130,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.810, SP: 17.00 steadied past the wire the first time, moved up to race behind the first flight, gave way after a half. 1st My Noble Knight ( R Bejarano 124 ) 2nd Palm Tree ( E Esquivel 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Imperial Gun ( E Asmussen 117 ) 4.25L 10th Hern ( W D L Cruz 117 ) 14.75L See full results | W D L Cruz 53.1kg 14.75L | 10 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 14-Apr-25 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 $12,400 (of $62,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.040, SP: 15.00 away in good order, showed the way into the first turn, dueled then edged out to a longer advantage before a half, continued to vie into the stretch, dueled past the furlong marker, proved stubborn to the end. 1st Systemic Change ( K J Asmussen 117 ) 2nd Hern ( N Juarez 117 ) 1.50L 3rd I Don't Get It ( C A Torres 120 ) 1.75L See full results | N Juarez 53.1kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 10-Mar-25 1710m GOOD R7 Race 7 $670 (of $67,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:43.660, SP: 26.00 was finished early. 1st Money Supply ( R Bejarano 118 ) 2nd Golden Glider ( C A Torres 121 ) 2.50L 3rd Auto Glide ( J R Leparoux 118 ) 3.25L 9th Hern ( N Juarez 118 ) 15.50L See full results | N Juarez 53.5kg 15.50L | 9 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-Mar-25 1610m FIRM R10 Race 10 $928 (of $130,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:38.030, SP: 34.00 five wide into the first turn, four wide through the second bend, tired in the drive from between horses. 1st I'm Mcdreamy ( R A Vazquez 124 ) 2nd Lat Long ( J R Leparoux 117 ) 3.75L 3rd Daily Grind ( N Juarez 120 ) 8.50L 9th Hern ( W D L Cruz 120 ) 17.75L See full results | W D L Cruz 54.4kg 17.75L | 9 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 09-Feb-25 1710m FIRM R1 Race 1 $13,600 (of $68,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.060, SP: 17.00 3w bid 2nd,lugged 1/8 1st Trident Hit ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 2nd Hern ( N Juarez 119 ) 2.00L 3rd American Law ( C A Torres 119 ) 2.75L See full results | N Juarez 54kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Oaklawn Park 19-Jan-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $929 (of $129,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.340, SP: 21.00 went one paced throughout while racing toward the inside. 1st Onthestage ( E Asmussen 117 , Cd 112 ) 2nd Mumayaz ( R S Jr 117 ) 0.25L 3rd Talklessworkmore ( T W Bacon 117 , Cd 112 ) 0.50L 7th Hern ( F Arrieta 120 ) 9.30L See full results | F Arrieta 54.4kg 9.30L | 7 (11) |
| Hawthorne 07-Oct-24 1670m FIRM R8 Race 8 $23,310 (of $37,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:42.110 Cleared, held safe 1st Hern ( R Slevinsky 122 , Cd 115 ) 2nd Nullarbor ( E T Baird 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Outofthedark ( E Gallardo 121 ) 4.00L See full results | R Slevinsky 55.3kg, Cd 52.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Hawthorne 16-Sep-24 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 $1,110 (of $37,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:45.330 had to steady at the start, raced in between rivals, traveled in the four path, advanced after the half mile pole,launched a bid at the three eighths pole, closed mildly gaining. 1st Cadet Corps ( L H Colon 122 ) 2nd Category Ten ( O Hernandez 124 ) 4.25L 3rd C F V Bullet ( C A Emigh 122 ) 4.35L 5th Hern ( R Slevinsky 122 , Cd 129 ) 9.35L See full results | R Slevinsky 55.3kg, Cd 58.5kg 9.35L | 5 (9) |
| Hawthorne 09-Aug-24 1670m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $34,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:41.660 broke out and trailed the field. 1st Ardanwood ( J Graham 122 ) 2nd Go Emi ( W A Rodriguez 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Readthecliffnotes ( J Loveberry 122 ) 3.00L 7th Hern ( A Santos 122 ) 24.25L See full results | A Santos 55.3kg 24.25L | 7 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 30-Jun-24 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $133,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.840 stalked along the inside, chased around the far turn and weakened. 1st Cooke Creek ( J L Ortiz 122 ) 2nd Big Blue Line ( J R Leparoux 122 ) 5.75L 3rd Floki's Flight ( M Chuan 122 ) 7.00L 8th Hern ( J C Bealmear 122 , Cd 129 ) 15.00L See full results | J C Bealmear 55.3kg, Cd 58.5kg 15.00L | 8 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 01-Jun-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $68,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.090, SP: 26.00 lacked speed in the two path, shifted to the four path around the turn before tucking back to the two path entering the lane, and moved up while failing to menace. 1st Beyond Best ( F Arrieta 118 ) 2nd Pike Place ( J R Leparoux 118 ) 0.20L 3rd Expensive Cut ( R Bejarano 118 ) 0.50L 5th Hern ( C Barbosa 118 , Cd 123 ) 5.10L See full results | C Barbosa 53.5kg, Cd 55.8kg 5.10L | 5 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 05-May-24 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $59,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.250, SP: 6.00 had nothing for the drive. 1st Shacks Way ( F Arrieta 124 ) 2nd Hard To Fathom ( C C Bailey 116 ) 0.75L 3rd Nikolaou ( W D L Cruz 116 ) 1.50L 11th Hern ( E Asmussen 119 , Cd 126 ) 11.25L See full results | E Asmussen 54kg, Cd 57.2kg 11.25L | 11 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 14-Jan-24 1610m FIRM R10 Race 10 (of $140,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:38.340, SP: 15.00 in mid pack while racing just off the inside, came three wide for the drive, lacked a serious closing response. 1st Can't Hush This ( E Esquivel 119 ) 2nd King Russell ( R Bejarano 119 ) 2.75L 3rd Elusive Target ( M Chuan 119 ) 1.25L 5th Hern ( K Asmussen 124 ) 5.75L See full results | K Asmussen 56.2kg 5.75L | 5 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 10-Dec-23 1710m FIRM R1 Race 1 $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.170, SP: 5.00 closest to the leader off the inside, took over into the stretch from the two path, shook clear then held the runner up comfortably safe under steady handlong. 1st Hern ( K Asmussen 121 ) 2nd Mystery Mo ( R Vazquez 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Chapel Barn ( K Jordan 121 ) 0.15L See full results | K Asmussen 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 05-Jul-23 1610m FIRM R1 CL $2,730 (of $39,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:39.980, SP: 6.50 saved ground while two to three wide on the backstretch, then urged steadily on the far turn to rally in the early stretch but came up even in the end. 1st Carlea's Dream ( I Diego 123 ) 2nd Dame Plata ( F J Wethey 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Catdaddy ( L Fuentes 120 ) 0.75L 4th Hern ( S Elliott 120 ) 2.75L See full results | S Elliott 54.4kg 2.75L | 4 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 30-Apr-23 1610m FIRM (of $66,040), Winning Time: 01:39.030, SP: 5.50 Off slow, outrun 1st Outlier ( G Saez 118 ) 2nd Mr. Thunderstruck ( M Garcia 115 ) 0.15L 3rd Fifty Cent Dollars ( M Murrill 118 ) 1.25L 8th Hern ( K Asmussen 124 , Cd 0 ) 36.25L | K Asmussen 56.2kg, Cd 0 36.25L | 8 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 08-Apr-23 1810m FIRM (of $66,040), Winning Time: 01:51.240, SP: 5.25 Forward insde,gave way 1st Talladega ( F Arrieta 121 ) 2nd Ben Diesel ( G Saez 123 ) 2.75L 3rd All West ( M Murrill 123 ) 0.30L 7th Hern ( K Asmussen 123 , Cd 0 ) 8.25L | K Asmussen 55.8kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 7 (9) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 25-Mar-23 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5-Allowance Optional Claiming (of $37,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:38.010, SP: 2.00 Mdpk2w,clear upr,held 1st Hern ( S Elliott 123 ) 2nd Sonneman ( J Alvarez 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Sperle ( L Luzzi 119 ) 4.00L | S Elliott 55.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 05-Mar-23 1610m FIRM (of $21,360), Winning Time: 01:39.180, SP: 4.30 Reserve ins, drew off 1st Hern ( S Elliott 119 ) 2nd Big Bernie ( L Goncalves 119 ) 6.50L 3rd Tale Twister ( C Oliveros 119 ) 6.75L | S Elliott 54kg | 1 (9) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 29-Jan-23 1710m GOOD R5 Race 5-Allowance (of $36,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:47.720, SP: 2.10 Inside, bid, faltered, 1st Palatial Times ( R Guerra 123 ) 2nd Union Data ( R Gutierrez 123 ) 4.50L 3rd Requisition ( J Graham 123 ) 2.75L 4th Hern ( S Elliott 123 ) 7.75L | S Elliott 55.8kg 7.75L | 4 (7) |
| Remington Park 03-Dec-22 1710m FIRM R7 Race 7 $4,160 (of $41,650) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:45.930 stalked the pace while three wide on the backstretch, made a bid on the far turn to late stretch but came up empty in the end. 1st Randello ( L J Luzzi 124 ) 2nd Alvaaro ( O Mojica 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Hern ( I Castillo 119 ) 2.35L See full results | I Castillo 54kg 2.35L | 3 (9) |
| Remington Park 08-Nov-22 1670m FIRM R1 Race 1 $8,320 (of $41,650) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.960 chased the early pace while three wide on the backstretch, made a bid from the inside on the far turn then was no match in late stretch. 1st Cause To Cruise ( L J Luzzi 121 ) 2nd Hern ( S Elliott 119 ) 8.75L 3rd R Doc ( F W Jr 121 ) 9.50L See full results | S Elliott 54kg 8.75L | 2 (7) |
| Remington Park 15-Oct-22 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $8,320 (of $41,650) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.100 pressed the early pace while two wide on the backstretch, dueled for the lead while inside on the far turn to upper stretch then weakened but held the place safe in the end. 1st Disc Jockey ( C A Torres 124 ) 2nd Hern ( S Elliott 119 ) 6.50L 3rd R Doc ( F W Jr 121 ) 6.60L See full results | S Elliott 54kg 6.50L | 2 (9) |
| Fairmount Park 21-Aug-22 1710m FIRM (of $133,333), Winning Time: 01:45.120, SP: 41.00 Betwn,gave way stretch 1st Rattle N Roll ( B J Hernandez 123 ) 2nd War Campaign ( C Lanerie 121 ) 4.50L 3rd Brigadier General ( R Gutierrez 119 ) 1.50L 6th Hern ( E Morales 119 , Cd 0 ) 12.00L | E Morales 54kg, Cd 0 12.00L | 6 (9) |
| Lone Star Park 18-Jun-22 1710m FIRM R7 Race 7 $3,300 (of $33,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:45.230 broke well to set the pace along the rail, was in a long drive, cleared the far turn, then continued to bid down the lane but gave way in the end. 1st Silver Galaxy ( L J Luzzi 122 ) 2nd Pivolin ( R Guerra 121 ) 1.25L 3rd Hern ( S Elliott 119 ) 1.50L See full results | S Elliott 54kg 1.50L | 3 (7) |
| Remington Park 22-Nov-21 1610m FIRM (of $19,901), Winning Time: 01:41.050, SP: 9.50 Vied 3w, drew off late 1st Hern ( S Elliott 119 ) 2nd Chrome Baby ( R Eramia 119 ) 8.00L 3rd Shamayim ( O Sanchez 119 ) 0.20L | S Elliott 54kg | 1 (9) |
| Remington Park 30-Oct-21 1410m R8 Clever Trevor Stakes (Stakes) (of $110,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.130 was unhurried early and was no threat. 1st El Pando ( D Cabrera 117 ) 2nd Revenir ( D Sorenson 117 ) 3.75L 3rd Kentucky Bourbon ( J L Alvarez 115 ) 5.75L 7th Hern ( L D Goncalves 117 ) 18.00L See full results | L D Goncalves 53.1kg 18.00L | 7 (9) |
| Remington Park 09-Sep-21 1610m R1 Race 1 $25,452 (of $40,425) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.270 set a nicely rated pace from the start, drew clear in upper stretch and was much the best in the end. 1st Hern ( L D Goncalves 119 ) 2nd Chrome King ( R Gutierrez 119 ) 4.75L 3rd Bro Code ( S Elliott 119 ) 18.00L See full results | L D Goncalves 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Lone Star Park 09-Jul-21 1510m R3 Race 3 (of $40,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:32.300 was wide into the first turn when not cornering well, then chased the pace five wide on the backstretch, made a four wide bid on the turn and weakened. 1st Popeyes Heart ( R A Vazquez 118 ) 2nd Horse Daddy ( L D Goncalves 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Beyond Hello ( D Sorenson 118 ) 2.25L 5th Hern ( S Elliott 118 ) 5.50L See full results | S Elliott 53.5kg 5.50L | 5 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 19-Jun-21 1010m R4 Race 4 (of $40,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:00.090 raced on the inside behind horses, then eased off the rail passed the three eighths pole, was blocked going by the five sixteenths and then came wide for the drive but had no response. 1st On My List ( R Gutierrez 118 ) 2nd Bitcoin Banker ( R A Vazquez 118 ) 5.50L 3rd Doin'ittherightway ( L J Luzzi 118 ) 6.00L 7th Hern ( S Elliott 118 ) 15.00L See full results | S Elliott 53.5kg 15.00L | 7 (7) |