Instigation (USA) Horse
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Instigation is a 4yo dk b/r bred in the United States and trained by Julie A. Pappada. The colt is out of the mare Startin Something and by the sire Tom's D'etat. To date he has recorded seven victories. His biggest triumph came on 8th Aug 2024 at Thistledown, where he captured the $33,901.00 Md. The horse has been a money‑maker for bettors, and a lifelong backer would have realized a 4% ROI.
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ThistledownRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 21-Feb-26 1207m R2 Race 2 $16,318 (of $25,900) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:14.540, SP: 2.88 dropped back early, ridden along the inside near the quarter pole, swung six wide into the upper stretch and finished well to edge clear under strong handling. 1st Instigation ( R Bowen 124 ) 2nd Reasons We Drink ( J Bracho 126 ) 3.00L 3rd Miesha ( L Rivera 124 ) 4.75L See full results | R Bowen 56.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Feb-26 1207m R7 Race 7 $6,020 (of $30,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.050, SP: 3.50 broke alertly, chased the leader three wide around the turn, inched clear nearing the furlong marker, no match for outside closer, chased on late to save the place. 1st Lionistic ( E Barbaran 124 ) 2nd Instigation ( R Bowen 124 ) 3.25L 3rd She's Crafty ( A Diaz 124 ) 0.50L See full results | R Bowen 56.2kg 3.25L | 2 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 19-Dec-25 1207m R2 Race 2 $16,318 (of $25,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 3.75 stalked along the inside, bid inside of the top pair at the quarter pole and drove clear in upper stretch. 1st Instigation ( R Bowen 123 ) 2nd Flashy N ( A Chavez 123 ) 5.50L 3rd Boogie Boogee ( E Barbaran 124 ) 1.75L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Nov-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $13,545 (of $21,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.880, SP: 4.33 setted in just behind the pace, bided time through the turn, then took advantage of a huge opening to the inside turning for home, finished up well, got the best of the stubborn rival to the outside, and edged clear in the final yards. 1st Instigation ( J Bracho 122 ) 2nd Diamonds N Dew ( L Rivera 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Hello Sweets ( E Barbaran 124 ) 2.00L See full results | J Bracho 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-Oct-25 1210m R6 Race 6 $11,529 (of $18,300) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.490, SP: 1.50 stalked the early pace three wide, rallied at the quarter pole, drew off in the stretch while being ridden out. 1st Instigation ( J Bracho 117 ) 2nd Drill Blitz ( E Barbaran 119 ) 3.75L 3rd Beautiful Charade ( L Sosa 121 ) 0.30L See full results | J Bracho 53.1kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 09-Sep-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $11,278 (of $17,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.760, SP: 1.13 was restless in the gate, chased the winner into the turn, rallied two wide to make the lead past the quarter pole then widened the balance of the trip to win as her rider pleased. 1st Instigation ( J Bracho 119 ) 2nd Razzberry Ripple ( L Rivera 117 ) 6.75L 3rd Penny's Treasure ( F B Salazar 119 ) 1.75L See full results | J Bracho 54kg | 1 (4) |
| Thistledown 22-Aug-25 1210m R8 Race 8 $12,222 (of $19,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.010, SP: 2.00 allowed to settle, closed three wide into the stretch, made the lead before the furlong marker and drew off under confident handling. 1st Instigation ( Y Aviles 115 ) 2nd Flashy N ( A Diaz 115 ) 2.25L 3rd Credit Check ( V Fernandez 115 ) 7.00L See full results | Y Aviles 52.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 05-Aug-25 1110m R2 Race 2 $3,880 (of $19,400) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.700, SP: 1.36 allowed to settle, had a mild late rally in the five path and finished well clear for second. 1st Rollin Freedom ( L A Batista 119 ) 2nd Instigation ( R Bowen 115 ) 2.00L 3rd Oh Eye See ( M Cedillo 119 ) 7.75L See full results | R Bowen 52.2kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 26-Jun-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,506 (of $35,800) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.630, SP: 2.63 chased the pace three wide and weakened on the second turn. 1st Exaltada ( E Barbaran 115 ) 2nd Electric Melody ( A Y Nunez 115 ) 0.50L 3rd La Artista ( J A Bracho 115 ) 6.25L 4th Instigation ( R Bowen 115 ) 9.50L See full results | R Bowen 52.2kg 9.50L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 08-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $7,160 (of $35,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.460 chased the winner two wide and finished second best. 1st She's Willie Fast ( L A Gonzalez 115 ) 2nd Instigation ( R Bowen 115 ) 4.50L 3rd La Artista ( J A Bracho 115 ) 5.75L See full results | R Bowen 52.2kg 4.50L | 2 (9) |
| Thistledown 20-May-25 1110m FIRM R8 Race 8 $3,580 (of $35,800) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:06.020, SP: 4.00 never far back, offered a mild bid five wide into the stretch, drifted out under left handed urging and just missed getting up for second. 1st Toastmaster ( A I Diaz 115 ) 2nd La Artista ( J A Bracho 115 ) 3.00L 3rd Instigation ( R Bowen 115 ) 3.05L See full results | R Bowen 52.2kg 3.05L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 08-Aug-24 1110m FIRM R6 Md $21,358 (of $33,901) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:07.040 allowed to settle, closed with a rush in the five path through deep stretch under left handed urging and won going away. 1st Instigation ( A I Diaz 118 ) 2nd Complexity Girl ( L R Rivera 118 ) 4.00L 3rd Siofra ( M Cedillo 118 ) 6.75L See full results | A I Diaz 53.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 23-Jul-24 1110m FIRM R5 Md $6,781 (of $33,901) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.440 unhurried early, closed fast six wide through the stretch and got up for second. 1st My Kinda Party ( E Barbaran 118 ) 2nd Instigation ( A I Diaz 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Lo Bug ( F Peterson 118 ) 3.00L See full results | A I Diaz 53.5kg 2.00L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 05-Jul-24 1010m FIRM R3 Race 3 $6,780 (of $33,900) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.200 never far back, dug in four wide through deep stretch and got up for second. 1st Toastmaster ( R Bowen 118 ) 2nd Instigation ( A I Diaz 118 ) 1.00L 3rd My Kinda Party ( E Barbaran 118 ) 1.50L See full results | A I Diaz 53.5kg 1.00L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 18-Jun-24 1010m FIRM R3 Md $2,372 (of $33,901) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.400 unhurried early, found her best stride late outside. 1st Silver Kiss ( C Keiser 118 ) 2nd Coloryoureggs ( J A Bracho 118 ) 8.00L 3rd Toastmaster ( R Bowen 118 ) 9.00L 4th Instigation ( A I Diaz 118 ) 9.75L See full results | A I Diaz 53.5kg 9.75L | 4 (7) |