Hotazhell (2022) Horse
About
Hotazhell is a 3yo racehorse trained by J Harrington in Kildare. He is by Too Darn Hot out of Azenzar. With a Group One win and career earnings of $1,492,686, he is regarded as an elite performer. On 26 Oct 2024 at Doncaster, ridden by S Foley, Hotazhell captured his most significant victory, claiming the $211,986 Cl1 prize and beating Delacroix. He has been a profitable selection for bettors, delivering a 58% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ParisLongchamp 05-Oct-25 2400m SOFT R5 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1) (of $5,000,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:29.170, SP: 81.00 1st Daryz ( M Barzalona 124 ) 2nd Minnie Hauk ( C Soumillon 121 ) 0.20L 3rd Sosie ( S Pasquier 131 ) 5.70L 10th Hotazhell ( S Foley 124 ) 10.00L See full results | S Foley 56.2kg 10.00L | 10 (17) |
| Leopardstown 13-Sep-25 2010m SOFT R7 G1 CL1 $62,500 (of $1,237,503) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:04.690, SP: 19.00 1st Delacroix ( C Soumillon 129 , Cd 58.5 ) 2nd Anmaat ( C D Hayes 135 , Cd 61 ) 0.80L 3rd Royal Champion ( C Lee 135 , Cd 61 ) 3.10L 4th Hotazhell ( S Foley 129 ) 4.25L See full results | S Foley 58.5kg 4.25L | 4 (8) |
| Saratoga 03-Aug-25 1910m FIRM R9 G1 Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (Stakes) $72,581 (of $750,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:52.820, SP: 3.25 1st World Beater ( J Alvarado 122 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Juwelier ( U Rispoli 122 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Test Score ( M Franco 122 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.70L 4th Hotazhell ( S Foley 122 ) 1.60L See full results | S Foley 55.3kg 1.60L | 4 (9) |
| Saratoga 02-Aug-25 1911m R1 G1 3YO Open Set Weight $72,581 (of $1,209,677) Barrier 7, SP: 3.00 1st World Beater ( J Alvarado , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Juwelier ( U Rispoli , Cd 55.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Test Score ( M Franco , Cd 55.5 ) 0.70L 4th Hotazhell ( S Foley 55.5 ) 1.80L | S Foley 55.5kg 1.80L | 4 (9) |
| Sandown 05-Jul-25 2000m GOOD R4 CL1 $52,994 (of $983,700) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.920, SP: 26.00 Took keen hold, close up, ridden and lost position over 1f out, no extra final 110yds 1st Delacroix ( R L Moore 125 ) 2nd Ombudsman ( W Buick 135 ) 0.30L 3rd Ruling Court ( O Murphy 125 ) 1.75L 5th Hotazhell ( S Foley 125 ) 3.70L See full results | S Foley 56.7kg 3.70L | 5 (6) |
| Sandown Park 05-Jul-25 2001m GOOD R1 G1 3YO+ Cls 1 Weight For Age $52,994 (of $1,937,943) Barrier 6, SP: 26.00 1st Delacroix ( R Moore , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Ombudsman ( W Buick , Cd 61 ) 0.30L 3rd Ruling Court ( O Murphy , Cd 56.5 ) 2.10L 5th Hotazhell ( S Foley 56.5 ) 3.80L | S Foley 56.5kg 3.80L | 5 (6) |
| Curragh 24-May-25 1610m GOOD R5 G1 CL1 $74,652 (of $494,998) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.580, SP: 10.00 Soon tracked leaders and 2nd halfway, pushed along from 2f out, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong 1st Field Of Gold ( C Keane 128 , Cd 58 ) 2nd Cosmic Year ( O Murphy 128 , Cd 58 ) 3.80L 3rd Hotazhell ( S Foley 58 ) 4.50L See full results | S Foley 58kg 4.50L | 3 (9) |
| Doncaster 26-Oct-24 1610m SOFT R3 G1 CL1 $245,764 (of $211,986) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.950, SP: 12.00 Chased leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, battled on gamely, led post 1st Hotazhell ( S Foley 58.5 ) 2nd Delacroix ( R Moore 129 , Cd 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Wimbledon Hawkeye ( J Doyle 129 , Cd 58.5 ) 4.90L See full results | S Foley 58.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Curragh 28-Sep-24 1610m SOFT R3 G2 CL1 $116,967 (of $120,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.160, SP: 3.00 Tracked leader, dropped to 4th halfway, effort in 3rd over 2f out, improved to 2nd over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, driven out 1st Hotazhell ( S Foley 59.5 ) 2nd Tennessee Stud ( D B Mcmonagle 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Windlord ( W J Lee 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 1.30L See full results | S Foley 59.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 24-Aug-24 1410m GOOD R4 G2 CL1 $37,667 (of $120,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.110, SP: 3.00 Tracked leader in 2nd, travelled well to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed closing stages, kept on, held 1st Henri Matisse ( R Moore 134 , Cd 61 ) 2nd Hotazhell ( S Foley 59.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Scorthy Champ ( D B Mcmonagle 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 2.00L See full results | S Foley 59.5kg 1.00L | 2 (4) |
| Leopardstown 26-Jul-24 1440m SOFT R4 G3 CL1 $48,736 (of $50,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:32.530, SP: 3.30 Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well 1st Hotazhell ( S Foley 59.5 ) 2nd Swagman ( W M Lordan 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Absolute Honour ( R Moore 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 4.00L See full results | S Foley 59.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 06-Jun-24 1410m GOOD R1 Md $19,494 (of $20,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:24.540, SP: 2.25 Tracked leaders in 2nd, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well 1st Hotazhell ( S Foley 59.5 ) 2nd Mount Parnassus ( G Ryan 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Swagman ( R Moore 131 , Cd 59.5 ) 4.30L See full results | S Foley 59.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Leopardstown 18-May-24 1460m GOOD R1 Md $1,189 (of $18,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:32.880, SP: 3.50 Tracked leaders, close 4th behind leaders on inner 2f out, soon unable to find racing room, dropped to 7th and still on-bridle inside final furlong, pushed out and ran on well into 4th close home 1st Scorthy Champ ( D Mcmonagle 133 ) 2nd Dahlia Noir ( G M Ryan 128 ) 2.00L 3rd Yamal ( C T Keane 133 ) 1.25L 4th Hotazhell ( S Foley 133 ) 4.00L See full results | S Foley 60.3kg 4.00L | 4 (10) |