Looks First (USA) Horse
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Looks First is a 5yo dark bay/brown gelding from the United States, trained by Roshan Samsundar. He is by Mor Spirit out of Spinning Looks. Looks First has secured five victories to date. On 4 January 2026 at Aqueduct, the horse captured its biggest triumph, winning the $46,000 Race 5. The horse has been a lucrative choice for bettors, delivering a 23% return on investment for those who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct 04-Jan-26 1408m FIRM R5 Race 5 $28,980 (of $46,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:26.030, SP: 3.75 settled off the pace, was urged along late on the backstretch, saved ground on the turn, swung out to the four path into upper stretch, rallied outside into the final furlong and closed strongly to get up in the final sixteenth and win going away. 1st Looks First ( M Franco 123 ) 2nd Jackson's Dixie ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 4.50L 3rd My First Love ( F Prat 123 ) 5.50L See full results | M Franco 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Aqueduct 12-Dec-25 1310m FIRM R2 Race 2 $28,350 (of $45,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:21.430, SP: 10.00 1st Looks First ( R Silvera 120 ) 2nd Proud Foot ( F Prat 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Majestic Return ( C Elliott 120 ) 2.00L See full results | R Silvera 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Aqueduct 30-Nov-25 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,950 (of $65,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.600, SP: 34.00 broke out at the start, was ridden along at the rear, moved from the rail to the two path on the turn, spun into the stretch in the three path and was no factor. 1st Hue ( J Rodriguez 122 ) 2nd Sassy Princess ( M Franco 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Elegant ( K Carmouche 120 ) 1.25L 6th Looks First ( J Gomez 120 ) 12.60L See full results | J Gomez 54.4kg 12.60L | 6 (6) |
| Aqueduct 22-Nov-25 1610m R1 Race 1 $4,550 (of $65,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.620, SP: 26.00 was rank and hard to handle from the kick back down the backside, also hard to handle till finally settling down leaving the half mile marker and was two to three wide on the turn, swung out widest leaving the bend but offered no rally. 1st Atarah ( F Prat 120 ) 2nd Sailaway ( R J Santana 120 ) 0.00L 3rd Helen's Revenge ( J Lezcano 120 ) 0.00L 4th Looks First ( C Hiraldo 121 ) 8.25L See full results | C Hiraldo 54.9kg 8.25L | 4 (5) |
| Aqueduct 08-Nov-25 1410m FIRM R3 Race 3 $486 (of $65,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:22.410, SP: 11.00 broke out and bumped with a rival, was urged along off the pace, moved from the rail to the three path late on the turn, came out to the six path into the stretch and failed to respond. 1st Meg's Foxy Grey ( F Prat 120 ) 2nd Geez Eloise ( J Lezcano 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Hey Cookie ( E Cancel 120 ) 5.25L 9th Looks First ( R J Santana 122 ) 19.80L See full results | R J Santana 55.3kg 19.80L | 9 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 17-Oct-25 1210m R4 Race 4 $3,520 (of $88,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.460, SP: 26.00 chased four then five wide under urging from three furlongs out, angled six to seven wide into upper stretch, trailed throughout. 1st With The Angels ( F Prat 118 ) 2nd Sarir ( J Lezcano 121 ) 2.50L 3rd Filly Crystal ( C Hiraldo 121 ) 1.00L 5th Looks First ( L Luzzi 121 ) 10.25L See full results | L Luzzi 54.9kg 10.25L | 5 (5) |
| Belmont At The Big A 12-Sep-25 1610m R8 Race 8 $2,600 (of $65,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:37.710, SP: 13.00 1st Fortuna Mia ( R Silvera 120 ) 2nd Adrian ( K Carmouche 118 ) 0.20L 3rd Purloin ( D Davis 124 ) 1.50L 5th Looks First ( L Luzzi 124 ) 5.85L See full results | L Luzzi 56.2kg 5.85L | 5 (9) |
| Saratoga 18-Aug-25 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $5,250 (of $75,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.970, SP: 11.00 coaxed from the gate, chased two to three paths off the inside down the backstretch before heading four to five wide through the turn ridden along from the seven-sixteenths, went eight wide into upper stretch and made no headway. 1st Alcala ( L Saez 122 ) 2nd Kadena ( D Davis 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Daisy Duke ( I O Jr 120 ) 8.00L 4th Looks First ( K Carmouche 124 ) 8.60L See full results | K Carmouche 56.2kg 8.60L | 4 (6) |
| Saratoga 24-Jul-25 1410m FIRM R7 Race 7 $5,250 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:24.840, SP: 7.50 1st Despo's Dream ( F Prat 124 ) 2nd Daisy Duke ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.30L 3rd Beira ( J Rosario 124 ) 0.30L 4th Looks First ( R J Santana 124 ) 3.25L See full results | R J Santana 56.2kg 3.25L | 4 (8) |
| Saratoga 11-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 $11,600 (of $58,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.430, SP: 15.00 Stdy aftr st,ins-3p,5p 1st Spiritual Lady ( I O Jr 124 ) 2nd Looks First ( K Carmouche 124 ) 0.25L 3rd Our Liberty Belle ( D Davis 124 ) 2.25L See full results | K Carmouche 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (8) |
| Belmont At The Big A 28-Jun-25 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.940, SP: 13.00 4-5p turn,8p1/4,up3rd 1st Shesalittle Edgy ( F Prat 123 ) 2nd Killy Start ( D Davis 121 ) 3.50L 3rd Looks First ( K Carmouche 123 ) 3.50L See full results | K Carmouche 55.8kg 3.50L | 3 (11) |
| Belmont At The Big A 13-Jun-25 1410m FIRM R6 Race 6 $4,550 (of $65,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:22.370, SP: 11.00 hustled from the gate, chased four then three wide under a ride from three furlongs out, angled five wide into upper stretch, improved position to the finish. 1st Street View ( M Franco 123 ) 2nd Despo's Dream ( F Prat 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Melle Mel ( J Castellano 118 ) 3.50L 4th Looks First ( F P Villa 123 ) 5.50L See full results | F P Villa 55.8kg 5.50L | 4 (7) |
| Belmont At The Big A 10-May-25 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 $20,790 (of $33,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.760, SP: 13.00 Out,3p,clear out1/4 1st Looks First ( F V Pino 125 ) 2nd Despo's Dream ( R Silvera 125 ) 3.75L 3rd Karen's Honor ( M Franco 123 ) 6.25L See full results | F V Pino 56.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Belmont At The Big A 02-May-25 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $645 (of $43,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.380, SP: 21.00 broke in the air and was off slow, spotted the front a few lengths, settled at the rear on the outside, was urged along in the five path on the turn and failed to threaten. 1st Miss Lao ( D Davis 123 ) 2nd Dashing Della ( J Lezcano 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Lady Sriracha ( E Ruiz 125 ) 2.50L 7th Looks First ( O H Moreno 125 ) 6.00L See full results | O H Moreno 56.7kg 6.00L | 7 (7) |
| Aqueduct 29-Mar-25 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,320 (of $44,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.890, SP: 26.00 3-4p,6p3/16,drifted in 1st Mursal ( K Carmouche 123 ) 2nd Luna Moth ( R Silvera 123 ) 3.75L 3rd Toned Up ( M Franco 123 ) 8.50L 6th Looks First ( O H Moreno 123 ) 18.50L See full results | O H Moreno 55.8kg 18.50L | 6 (6) |
| Aqueduct 16-Mar-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,320 (of $44,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.700, SP: 8.50 was well placed just off the pace, chased late on the backstretch, dropped back while inside on the turn, came off the rail into upper stretch and capitulated. 1st Echo In Eternity ( E Cancel 123 ) 2nd Book Of Wisdom ( R Silvera 123 ) 2.50L 3rd Bedtime Story ( H K Harkie 123 ) 2.60L 6th Looks First ( R R Maragh 123 ) 14.60L See full results | R R Maragh 55.8kg 14.60L | 6 (6) |
| Aqueduct 28-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $825 (of $55,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.470, SP: 17.00 Vied, chased, tired 1st Soundbite ( M Franco 123 ) 2nd Patty Brown Eyes ( J Lezcano 123 ) 8.75L 3rd Scarlet's Dream ( K Carmouche 121 ) 9.25L 7th Looks First ( C Elliott 123 , Cd 128 ) 17.50L See full results | C Elliott 55.8kg, Cd 58.1kg 17.50L | 7 (7) |
| Aqueduct 16-Feb-25 1410m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,200 (of $55,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:24.960, SP: 26.00 In tight6-1/2,svd grnd 1st Grammy Girl ( K Carmouche 123 ) 2nd Patty Van Twinkle ( L R R Jr 123 ) 1.25L 3rd The Big Calhouna ( M Franco 123 ) 1.50L 5th Looks First ( C Elliott 123 , Cd 128 ) 16.25L See full results | C Elliott 55.8kg, Cd 58.1kg 16.25L | 5 (8) |
| Aqueduct 01-Feb-25 1810m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,850 (of $55,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:54.900, SP: 17.00 Led, dueled ins, wknd 1st Dazzy ( R Silvera 123 ) 2nd Soundbite ( M Franco 123 ) 33.25L 3rd Backstretch Rose ( S Civaci 123 ) 2.75L 4th Looks First ( C Elliott 123 , Cd 128 ) 6.00L See full results | C Elliott 55.8kg, Cd 58.1kg 6.00L | 4 (6) |
| Aqueduct 17-Jan-25 1210m R1 Race 1 $22,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.130, SP: 2.00 3w pursuit, edged clr 1st Looks First ( J Lezcano 123 ) 2nd Dat Dares Right ( M Olver 123 ) 4.25L 3rd Short Shift ( R R Maragh 123 ) 8.25L See full results | J Lezcano 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Aqueduct 14-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R1 Md $22,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.390, SP: 3.25 was away alertly to set the pace while clear and getting to the inside, well handled on the turn and sent down leaving the three sixteenths and drew off to prove much the best under a mild drive, geared down late. 1st Looks First ( J Lezcano 122 ) 2nd That'sthefactjack ( K Davis 122 ) 5.50L 3rd Political Spin ( E Cancel 122 ) 11.25L See full results | J Lezcano 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Aqueduct 17-Nov-24 1610m FIRM R4 Md $3,219 (of $45,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.210, SP: 5.00 bumped with a rival at the start then was hustled, pressed the pace on the outside, chased in the three path on the turn and tired. 1st Street View ( E Cancel 121 ) 2nd Solve The Puzzle ( J Castellano 121 ) 0.75L 3rd Looking For Ginny ( I O Jr 121 ) 11.50L 4th Looks First ( J Lezcano 121 ) 15.75L See full results | J Lezcano 54.9kg 15.75L | 4 (7) |
| Aqueduct 20-Apr-24 1410m FIRM R1 Md $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:25.690 Dueled, prompted, wknd 1st Isn't She Khozy ( L R R Jr 118 ) 2nd That'sthefactjack ( G Kocakaya 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Looks First ( J A Gomez 118 ) 3.25L See full results | J A Gomez 53.5kg 3.25L | 3 (5) |
| Aqueduct 10-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R1 Md (of $80,000) Barrier 3, SP: 5.50 In tight btwn7/16,2-3p 1st Autumn Evening ( J Gomez 120 ) 2nd Roman Grace ( E Cancel 120 ) 0.15L 3rd Catching Heat ( K Carmouche 120 ) 0.15L 5th Looks First ( E Ruiz 120 , Cd 125 ) 8.25L See full results | E Ruiz 54.4kg, Cd 56.7kg 8.25L | 5 (5) |
| Saratoga 24-Jul-23 1710m GOOD R1 Md (of $136,498) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.170, SP: 9.00 showed the way in hand along the inside patiently handled until put to coaxing near the quarter pole under challenge for the initial time, continued in the inside route into upper stretch, yielded the front straightened away, dug in prominent to the furlong marker, then weakened through to the finish. 1st Hard To Justify ( F Prat 119 ) 2nd Appellate ( I O Jr 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Snow Dance ( J Ortiz 119 ) 0.15L 6th Looks First ( F Geroux 119 ) 6.10L See full results | F Geroux 54kg 6.10L | 6 (10) |
| Belmont Park 19-Jun-23 1010m FIRM R1 Md $6,300 (of $90,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:58.740, SP: 2.05 was hustled from the gate then urged along on the outside, went around the turn in the four path and lacked the needed response. 1st Wine On Tap ( I O Jr 119 ) 2nd Ilikefunsize ( J Ortiz 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Devil At Midnight ( S Bridgmohan 119 ) 0.15L 4th Looks First ( J Velazquez 119 ) 5.25L See full results | J Velazquez 54kg 5.25L | 4 (5) |