Irish Hero (USA) Horse
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Irish Hero is a 5yo dk b/br from the United States trained by Jonathan Maldonado. It is sired by Irish War Cry out of the dam Gracie's Hero. Irish Hero has secured seven wins in its career so far. On 18 May 2024 at Pimlico, it earned its most important victory, collecting $44,001.00 in prize money. The horse has been a profitable choice for bettors; backing it throughout its career would yield a 3% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 10-Jan-26 1106m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $37,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.180, SP: 9.00 , brushed at the break, sped clear early and set the pace towards the inside, was hounded mid turn, drifted out some into the lane, failed to find more in mid stretch and weakened. 1st Medagooch ( M Sanchez 123 ) 2nd River Dog ( J Catala 123 , Cd 133 ) 5.25L 3rd Do It For Michael ( Y Hazlewood 123 , Cd 128 ) 5.50L 6th Irish Hero ( J G Torrealba 123 ) 9.00L See full results | J G Torrealba 55.8kg 9.00L | 6 (6) |
| Laurel Park 22-Nov-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $500 (of $24,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.510, SP: 17.00 showed speed then angled out after a furlong, chased three wide, stayed on willingly to mid stretch then faded. 1st B West ( J E Vargas 123 , Cd 116 ) 2nd Excellent Timing ( J Toledo 119 ) 0.05L 3rd Pit Stop Man ( J Barbosa 119 ) 1.05L 8th Irish Hero ( X Perez 126 ) 4.30L See full results | X Perez 57.2kg 4.30L | 8 (9) |
| Charles Town 26-Oct-25 910m FIRM R7 Race 7 $19,971 (of $31,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:52.620, SP: 2.50 broke sharp, took control leaving the chute, widened the margin around the bend, held sway driving through the final sixteenth. 1st Irish Hero ( X Perez 120 ) 2nd Summerstateofmind ( A Cruz 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Moonlit Notion ( L Reynolds 118 ) 1.50L See full results | X Perez 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Laurel Park 12-Oct-25 1410m R3 Hcp $600 (of $40,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:24.660, SP: 7.50 sped to the front and moved to the inner rail, set the pace to upper stretch and gave way. 1st Formal Affair ( Y Hazlewood 112 ) 2nd Dolice Vita ( J F Hernandez 117 ) 2.00L 3rd Bill Of Rights ( C Maldonado 117 ) 2.75L 10th Irish Hero ( X Perez 118 ) 14.75L See full results | X Perez 53.5kg 14.75L | 10 (11) |
| Delaware Park 15-Sep-25 1210m R9 Race 9 $500 (of $72,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.540, SP: 8.50 took the early lead in the two path, relinquished the lead inside the three eighths, faded in the final furlong. 1st Optical Bijou ( J Hernandez 125 ) 2nd Eastbostonbenny ( J Rodriguez 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Runyonesque ( A Adorno 121 ) 2.50L 7th Irish Hero ( X Perez 121 ) 11.55L See full results | X Perez 54.9kg 11.55L | 7 (9) |
| Delaware Park 16-Aug-25 1110m R8 Race 8 $15,750 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:04.950, SP: 2.63 quickly took the early lead on the inside, began to weaken late into the stretch but held for the victory. 1st Irish Hero ( X Perez 123 ) 2nd Sunset Town ( Y Ramos 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Fightertown ( R Mena 121 ) 0.75L See full results | X Perez 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Delaware Park 06-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $15,750 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.150, SP: 7.50 broke sharply to take the early lead in the two path, kicked clear in the stretch. 1st Irish Hero ( X Perez 121 ) 2nd Rad Paisley ( T Lyapustina 121 ) 2.00L 3rd Fightertown ( J Rodriguez 121 ) 2.00L See full results | X Perez 54.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Pimlico 11-May-25 1010m GOOD R8 Race 8 $300 (of $75,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.930, SP: 10.00 sped to command in the opening sixteenth, dueled inside, failed to kick on in mid stretch and faltered. 1st Cactus ( I Villalobos 126 ) 2nd Boss Is A Pal ( F Boyce 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Louisianimal ( J G Torrealba 123 ) 0.50L 10th Irish Hero ( X Perez 126 ) 6.60L See full results | X Perez 57.2kg 6.60L | 10 (10) |
| Laurel Park 19-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R10 Race 10 $11,340 (of $18,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.430, SP: 2.88 quickly went clear, set the pace towards the inside, turned away an outer threat mid turn, kicked away under a drive nearing mid stretch, wandered outward with a sixteenth to go, had his rider put the crop away soon after and prevailed under a solid hand ride. 1st Irish Hero ( X Perez 126 ) 2nd Bigdaddysboy ( Y Hazlewood 123 , Cd 116 ) 0.75L 3rd Cajun Dream ( J Toledo 123 ) 2.00L See full results | X Perez 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Laurel Park 23-Mar-25 1110m FIRM R2 Race 2 $13,860 (of $22,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.910, SP: 1.91 Brk out,bmpd,ins,held 1st Irish Hero ( X Perez 126 ) 2nd Tough Workout ( S D Fabbro 122 , Cd 115 ) 0.50L 3rd Main Line Cipher ( A Bocachica 126 ) 1.50L See full results | X Perez 57.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Laurel Park 25-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $300 (of $30,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.070, SP: 4.50 , bumped at the break, cleared early and set a rated pace towards the inside, failed to handled outer pressure into the stretch and faltered. 1st Cybertime ( S Russell 122 ) 2nd Win No Joke ( J G Briceno 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Banditsgoldenchild ( J Rosado 126 ) 2.50L 7th Irish Hero ( X Perez 126 ) 15.60L See full results | X Perez 57.2kg 15.60L | 7 (7) |
| Charles Town 15-Dec-24 910m FIRM R8 Race 8 $5,679 (of $28,399) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:52.230, SP: 2.10 vied three wide into the turn, kicked away to lead entering the lane, battled outside through the stretch and finished a game second late. 1st Little Roo Roo ( J D Acosta 124 ) 2nd Irish Hero ( W Ho 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Woodline ( L C Reynolds 120 ) 3.25L See full results | W Ho 53.5kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |
| Timonium 02-Sep-24 800m FIRM R8 Timonium race 8 $26,400 (of $25,984) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:45.300, SP: 2/5 Sent clear,2wd,driving 1st Irish Hero ( W Ho 119 ) 2nd Banditsgoldenchild ( C Lopez 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Caribbean Pleasure ( C Maldonado 123 , Cd 118 ) 4.00L | W Ho 54kg | 1 (4) |
| Timonium 23-Aug-24 800m FIRM R6 Timonium race 6 $10,120 (of $25,984) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:44.940, SP: 7/10 Rush up,duel ins,game 1st Inevtabl Conection ( B Scampton 122 ) 2nd Irish Hero ( X Perez 117 , Cd 118 ) 0.50L 3rd One Whirlwind Ride ( J Briceno 122 ) 1.75L | X Perez 53.1kg, Cd 53.5kg 0.50L | 2 (5) |
| Delaware Park 08-Aug-24 1010m FIRM R6 Race 6 $8,200 (of $41,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.930 away alertly, set the pace racing with a clear lead, responded when roused, dug in gamely inside of the winner and yielded grudgingly. 1st Hey Brother ( S C Jr 120 ) 2nd Irish Hero ( X Perez 116 ) 1.50L 3rd Bold D'oro ( E O Robles 120 , Cd 113 ) 4.25L See full results | X Perez 52.6kg 1.50L | 2 (4) |
| Laurel Park 28-Jul-24 1110m GOOD R9 Race 9 $2,870 (of $41,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.420 accelerated between foes soon after the start and took the lead, set the pace just off the inside, was hounded around the turn and into the lane, clung to the advantage while under a drive in mid stretch, ceded command a sixteenth out then faded late. 1st Happy Jaunt ( A Cruz 120 ) 2nd Destin's Rainbow ( J Barbosa 116 ) 0.25L 3rd Art Of Courage ( J Toledo 126 ) 0.35L 4th Irish Hero ( X Perez 120 ) 3.35L See full results | X Perez 54.4kg 3.35L | 4 (6) |
| Laurel Park 15-Jul-24 1110m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $48,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.060 rushed up between runners to take the lead, set a pressured early pace towards the inside, shook clear around the turn, maintained the advantage under a drive two wide past the three sixteenths, failed to resist foes leaving the sixteenth pole and weakened late. 1st Play Like A Raven ( S Russell 117 ) 2nd Banditsgoldenchild ( X Perez 117 ) 0.50L 3rd Irish Warlock ( J Torrealba 123 ) 1.75L 6th Irish Hero ( E O Robles 117 , Cd 124 ) 3.80L See full results | E O Robles 53.1kg, Cd 56.2kg 3.80L | 6 (6) |
| Laurel Park 29-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $49,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.610 , off last when appearing to lose his footing at the break, regrouped to pull his way forward behind foes, steadied along nearing the half, angled out to stalk four wide, failed to kick on leaving the three sixteenths and weakened. 1st King's River ( V R Carrasco 121 ) 2nd Squints ( M J Sanchez 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Uncle Cat ( T Lyapustina 121 ) 1.60L 7th Irish Hero ( X Perez 124 ) 10.35L See full results | X Perez 56.2kg 10.35L | 7 (7) |
| Laurel Park 09-Jun-24 1110m R8 Race 8 $9,801 (of $49,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:03.830 vied two wide outside a foe then briefly cleared into the turn, was joined from his outside mid turn, battled inside the winner past mid stretch, gave way grudgingly through the final seventy yards and was clear for the place. 1st Celtic Contender ( V R Carrasco 121 ) 2nd Irish Hero ( X Perez 124 ) 4.25L 3rd Force Of Justice ( J Rodriguez 121 ) 6.00L See full results | X Perez 56.2kg 4.25L | 2 (7) |
| Pimlico 18-May-24 1210m FIRM R3 Md $27,720 (of $44,001) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.580, SP: 4.80 hugged the inner rail throughout, went clear leaving the turn, remained along the rail and drew off under steady urging. 1st Irish Hero ( X Perez 118 ) 2nd Without Pretence ( F Boyce 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Nielson ( S Russell 126 ) 0.15L See full results | X Perez 53.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Laurel Park 28-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R6 Md $4,100 (of $41,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.870 edged up nearing the half mile marker and prompted the pace, bid in hand to take over mid turn, kicked away soon after, came under a ride leaving the three sixteenths, failed to contain the winner approaching the sixteenth marker then weakened. 1st Rainy Skies ( C E Lopez 120 ) 2nd Foggy Dew ( V R Carrasco 124 ) 2.75L 3rd Irish Hero ( X Perez 124 ) 7.25L See full results | X Perez 56.2kg 7.25L | 3 (10) |
| Laurel Park 13-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R6 Md $4,700 (of $47,002) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.820 quickly went clear, set a rated pace towards the inside, kept on under pressure past mid stretch, ceded a sixteenth out and faded late. 1st The Band Runs On ( T Lyapustina 124 ) 2nd Determined Candy ( V R Carrasco 119 ) 5.75L 3rd Irish Hero ( X Perez 124 ) 7.00L See full results | X Perez 56.2kg 7.00L | 3 (7) |
| Laurel Park 25-Mar-24 1110m FIRM R3 Md $9,400 (of $47,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:04.450 vied for the early lead two wide, then went ahead and cleared and dropped to the inside entering the turn, then was headed leaving teh turn and proved to be no match for the winner while clearly second best. 1st Petingas Twin ( J Barbosa 124 ) 2nd Irish Hero ( X Perez 124 ) 9.25L 3rd Dats My Pharaoh ( A Cruz 124 ) 12.25L See full results | X Perez 56.2kg 9.25L | 2 (7) |