Itwillbefun (USA) Horse
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Itwillbefun is a 4yo bay horse from the United States trained by Ilkay Kantarmaci. He is by the stallion Constitution out of the mare Take Charge. To date the horse has recorded one win. On 29 Nov 2024 at Churchill Downs Itwillbefun achieved its most important victory, earning $92,000 in prize money.
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Aqueduct • Belmont At The Big A • Laurel Park • Ellis Park • Churchill Downs • Keeneland • Fair Grounds • Oaklawn ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct 27-Apr-26 1207m R6 Race 6 (of $53,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:11.980, SP: 7.00 four wide in pursuit, came under encouragement nearing the quarter pole and continued four wide at the head of the lane, then tired through the stretch to the finish. 1st Big Air ( F Prat 126 ) 2nd Circuit Court ( R S Jr 126 ) 4.75L 3rd Midnite Ginny ( J Lezcano 120 ) 6.00L 7th Itwillbefun ( S Gonzalez 126 ) 11.55L See full results | S Gonzalez 57.2kg 11.55L | 7 (13) |
| Aqueduct 12-Apr-26 1207m R8 Race 8 $5,500 (of $27,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.970, SP: 3.50 got off last and to an awkward start when the rider had tight reins leaning back against the bit at the break, chased six to seven paths off the inside briefly before tucking five then four wide, took to the two path through the turn, went nine wide into upper stretch and kicked on belatedly to secure the place honors. 1st Take Me To Londyn ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 2nd Itwillbefun ( G Kocakaya 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Chocolatechocolate ( S Civaci 126 ) 0.75L See full results | G Kocakaya 57.2kg 2.25L | 2 (8) |
| Aqueduct 16-Mar-26 1207m R6 Race 6 $1,925 (of $27,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.460, SP: 5.00 broke very poorly spotting the field numerous lengths, settled into stride at the back, advanced outside a foe into the turn, swung eight wide leaving that bend, finished strongly to be gaining outside rivals but too late and exchanging minor contact at the wire. 1st Sabby Sunset ( R Gutierrez 126 ) 2nd Take Me To Londyn ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 1.50L 3rd Eleni ( R J Santana 126 ) 0.30L 4th Itwillbefun ( G Kocakaya 126 ) 2.00L See full results | G Kocakaya 57.2kg 2.00L | 4 (7) |
| Aqueduct 09-Mar-26 1207m R2 Race 2 $1,400 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.700, SP: 5.50 coaxed from the gate, chased three then four wide down the backstretch before advancing four then five wide through the turn to stack outside a trio midway, tipped five to six wide into upper stretch, weakened in the final furlong. 1st Baby Sassicaia ( G Kocakaya 123 ) 2nd Tammy's Cruiser ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 2.50L 3rd Widdershins ( O M Hernandez 123 ) 2.00L 5th Itwillbefun ( H Harkie 123 ) 4.85L See full results | H Harkie 55.8kg 4.85L | 5 (6) |
| Aqueduct 10-Jan-26 1408m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,100 (of $27,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:26.590, SP: 5.50 1st That's Funny ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Blenheim Baby ( F Prat 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Spirit Of Esther ( M Franco 123 ) 6.50L 5th Itwillbefun ( G Kocakaya 123 ) 16.75L See full results | G Kocakaya 55.8kg 16.75L | 5 (7) |
| Aqueduct 29-Dec-25 1408m FIRM R10 Race 10 $1,240 (of $31,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:25.300, SP: 3.50 was reserved off the pace while just behind horses, paused while taking under stronger restraint leaving the backstretch, was roused in the two path on the turn and lacked the needed response. 1st Timia ( J Rodriguez 120 ) 2nd Spirit Of Esther ( M Franco 122 ) 4.75L 3rd Furry Fox ( F P Villa 120 ) 3.00L 5th Itwillbefun ( S Civaci 120 ) 9.25L See full results | S Civaci 54.4kg 9.25L | 5 (10) |
| Aqueduct 08-Dec-25 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,170 (of $31,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.770, SP: 3.75 broke awkwardly then was taken up and off slow, was reserved under restraint behind horses, became keen when removed from cover early on the backstretch, rushed up to get the lead with five furlongs to run, opened up a sizable advantage shortly thereafter, went around the turn in the two path, shortened stride into upper stretch then was collared by the winner and tired. 1st Kyle's Mom ( J Lezcano 120 ) 2nd Blenheim Baby ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 10.75L 3rd Cha Cha Wren ( C Elliott 120 ) 0.75L 4th Itwillbefun ( F Prat 120 ) 15.75L See full results | F Prat 54.4kg 15.75L | 4 (10) |
| Aqueduct 21-Nov-25 1210m R3 Race 3 $2,870 (of $41,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.040, SP: 3.75 stalked the pace from the outside and was three wide on the turn, came four wide into the lane but was empty. 1st Sheer Will ( J Lezcano 120 ) 2nd I'm Kidding ( R Silvera 122 ) 4.75L 3rd That's Funny ( M Franco 120 ) 4.75L 4th Itwillbefun ( F Prat 120 ) 13.50L See full results | F Prat 54.4kg 13.50L | 4 (5) |
| Belmont At The Big A 23-Oct-25 1310m R6 Race 6 $4,100 (of $41,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.750, SP: 4.33 1st Helen's Revenge ( J Lezcano 120 ) 2nd Chocolatechocolate ( M Franco 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Itwillbefun ( F Prat 120 ) 5.00L See full results | F Prat 54.4kg 5.00L | 3 (9) |
| Laurel Park 13-Sep-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $800 (of $40,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.640, SP: 3.50 , in tight at the break, raced forwardly between runners leaving the five eighths, checked sharply in traffic approaching the turn, dropped back and failed to get involved from there. 1st Esroh ( A Cruz 122 ) 2nd Seaside Road ( J Toledo 122 ) 5.00L 3rd Nancy Mary ( R E Mena 118 ) 8.75L 6th Itwillbefun ( J Rodriguez 122 ) 19.00L See full results | J Rodriguez 55.3kg 19.00L | 6 (6) |
| Ellis Park 13-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $1,324 (of $45,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.990, SP: 3.50 stumbled at the start, tracked in the two path, chased two wide into the lane and lacked a bid. 1st Wonder Of You ( D Cannon 123 ) 2nd Carolina Smokeshow ( F Geroux 118 ) 2.25L 3rd Indescriptable ( M Gutierrez 123 ) 3.25L 5th Itwillbefun ( N Juarez 118 ) 7.50L See full results | N Juarez 53.5kg 7.50L | 5 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 26-May-25 1610m FIRM R10 Race 10 $5,810 (of $83,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.200, SP: 7.50 stalked the early pace and then made a two wide bid to take over on the turn, moved to the inside leaving the turn and dueled for command leaving the three sixteenths and fought on but faded late. 1st Zaghruta ( L Saez 120 ) 2nd Next Up ( L Machado 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Aviso ( B J H Jr 120 ) 1.50L 4th Itwillbefun ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 2.75L See full results | J L Ortiz 54.4kg 2.75L | 4 (11) |
| Keeneland 19-Apr-25 1310m FIRM R6 Race 6 $11,600 (of $58,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:18.450, SP: 2.38 bumped with an inner rival at the start, prompted three deep, forged an advantage at the three furlong pole, but proved no match for an outer bidder in upper stretch and was second best. 1st Up The Creek ( A Beschizza 124 ) 2nd Itwillbefun ( J L Ortiz 118 ) 6.00L 3rd Splash Master ( E Morales 124 ) 13.50L See full results | J L Ortiz 53.5kg 6.00L | 2 (4) |
| Fair Grounds 18-Feb-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $53,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.630, SP: 17.00 chased along the inside, then further back around the turn and failed to factor. 1st Stable Currency ( D Cohen 119 ) 2nd Gerlin's Empire ( J L Ortiz 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Evanescence ( B Curtis 119 ) 2.10L 6th Itwillbefun ( B J H Jr 119 ) 9.60L See full results | B J H Jr 54kg 9.60L | 6 (8) |
| Fair Grounds 21-Jan-25 1110m GOOD R8 Race 8 $1,770 (of $59,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:05.290, SP: 10.00 was brushed by an inner rival at the start, laid off of the pace in the four path, crept closer around the turn, but emptied out in the five path in upper stretch while hanging on her left lead. 1st Anakarina ( J L Ortiz 119 ) 2nd Mrs. Mendelssohn ( T Thornton 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Stable Currency ( D Cohen 119 ) 2.75L 5th Itwillbefun ( B J H Jr 119 ) 6.25L See full results | B J H Jr 54kg 6.25L | 5 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 30-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R9 Year's End Stakes (Stakes) $4,375 (of $175,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:40.120, SP: 10.00 vied early three deep into the first turn through a quick opening quarter, took over onto the backstretch, was giving way when steadied far turn in some traffic, continued to back up through the lane. 1st Jenkin ( F Arrieta 115 ) 2nd You'll Be Back ( C A Torres 115 ) 0.75L 3rd Adeera ( E Asmussen 115 ) 3.25L 7th Itwillbefun ( J R Leparoux 115 ) 33.75L See full results | J R Leparoux 52.2kg 33.75L | 7 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 29-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R12 Md $57,960 (of $92,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:11.570, SP: 4.50 tracked four wide, bid turning for home, drove clear in upper stretch and held sway. 1st Itwillbefun ( B J H Jr 119 ) 2nd Lil Breezzy ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Getting After It ( M Garcia 119 ) 3.25L See full results | B J H Jr 54kg | 1 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 14-Nov-24 1410m FIRM R7 Md $9,200 (of $92,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.280, SP: 3.25 bumped an outer rival at the start, set the pace along the inside, maintained a margin from a pair of outer bidders turning for home, shook free of them in upper stretch, but was collared by a wider bidder at the furlong grounds, was bested shortly after then got nailed at the wire for place. 1st Sweet Music ( C J Lanerie 119 ) 2nd Spun Up ( R A Vazquez 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Itwillbefun ( B J H Jr 119 ) 2.10L See full results | B J H Jr 54kg 2.10L | 3 (11) |
| Keeneland 11-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R2 Md $5,530 (of $78,999) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.700 advanced to a stalking position in the four path and outside of rivals early on, progressed to press outside of the leader into the turn, but yielded in upper stretch, then held fourth. 1st Autumn Rhythm ( L Saez 119 ) 2nd Diagram ( J L Ortiz 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Tiger Division ( J R Velazquez 119 ) 3.25L 4th Itwillbefun ( B J H Jr 119 ) 4.75L See full results | B J H Jr 54kg 4.75L | 4 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 27-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R1 Md $18,400 (of $92,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.530 broke a step slow, tugged forward inside of rivals to achieve stalking position down the backstretch, tipped outside of the top pair while racing strongly in the bid turning for home, bid outside of the leader in upper stretch, wrestled an advantage while taking light contact from that one as an outer rival menaced at the sixteenth pole, but was bested by that wider challenger late. 1st Gerlin's Empire ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 2nd Itwillbefun ( B J H Jr 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Wisconsin Gal ( J C Bealmear 119 , Cd 112 ) 0.75L See full results | B J H Jr 54kg 0.25L | 2 (9) |