Major Sparks (USA) Horse
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Major Sparks, a 9yo dk b/br from the United States, is trained by Richard Estvanko. He is sired by Colonel John out of Zipso Facto. The horse has won 4 races to date. On 10 Jun 2022 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Major Sparks secured its most important win, earning $36,000 in Race 10.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turfway Park 17-Jan-26 1710m R4 Race 4 (of $21,700) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:48.200, SP: 26.00 saved ground at the rear to no avail. 1st Sant' Antimo ( G Saez 120 ) 2nd Some R Blessed ( L Contreras 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Nacho Chrome ( A Burgos 120 ) 3.50L 8th Major Sparks ( G Lagunes 120 ) 7.10L See full results | G Lagunes 54.4kg 7.10L | 8 (13) |
| Turfway Park 18-Dec-25 1609m R9 Race 9 $296 (of $30,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.580, SP: 51.00 no speed to far turn with a wide stretch run, no factor. 1st Silver Quarters ( P Rodney 121 ) 2nd Underdressed ( B Samuel 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Indy Lyon ( M John 121 ) 3.00L 8th Major Sparks ( L Gabriel 121 ) 6.85L See full results | L Gabriel 54.9kg 6.85L | 8 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 06-Nov-25 1610m FIRM R6 Race 6 $85 (of $23,120) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.780, SP: 21.00 trailed and improved position late. 1st Del Mo ( O Villarreal 121 ) 2nd Count Of Amazonia ( J Castanon 121 ) 0.20L 3rd King Of Kentucky ( J Ramos 121 ) 1.25L 10th Major Sparks ( G Lagunes 118 ) 7.60L See full results | G Lagunes 53.5kg 7.60L | 10 (12) |
| Belterra Park 02-Oct-25 1610m R8 Race 8 $1,900 (of $9,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.480 1st Del Mo ( T Canuto 123 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( G Lagunes 123 ) 3.00L 3rd GOOD Governance ( S Pauly 123 ) 2.50L See full results | G Lagunes 55.8kg 3.00L | 2 (9) |
| Belterra Park 19-Sep-25 1610m R8 Race 8 $1,900 (of $9,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:35.160 bobbled then was jostled at the start and was away slowly, unhurried to the backstretch, advanced along the far turn then tipped three wide into upper stretch, weaved through foes while gaining into the final furlong, vied for the lead into deep stretch and just missed for the win, while besting the rest. 1st Authoritarian ( E Martinez 123 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( G Lagunes 123 ) 0.10L 3rd No Proof ( P Ouzts 123 ) 3.25L See full results | G Lagunes 55.8kg 0.10L | 2 (11) |
| Belterra Park 28-Aug-25 1610m R8 Race 8 $2,200 (of $11,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:35.770 in tight at the start, made steady run into far turn stayed game finished well in the late going to close the gap. 1st Indy Lyon ( R J Mojica 123 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( G Lagunes 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Some R Blessed ( A Nunez 123 ) 2.50L See full results | G Lagunes 55.8kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Belterra Park 15-Aug-25 1610m R8 Race 8 $1,900 (of $9,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.600 squeezed start, settled inside, angled out entering upper stretch, finished well and was second best in the end. 1st Del Mo ( T Canuto 123 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( E Martinez 123 ) 3.25L 3rd Science ( S Pauly 123 ) 1.50L See full results | E Martinez 55.8kg 3.25L | 2 (5) |
| Belterra Park 03-Jul-25 1610m GOOD R3 Race 3 $95 (of $10,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.820 was not a factor. 1st Breakwater ( F Peterson 125 ) 2nd Jura ( Y Correa 123 ) 2.25L 3rd Reapply ( C Pilares 123 ) 0.75L 8th Major Sparks ( E Martinez 123 ) 8.25L See full results | E Martinez 55.8kg 8.25L | 8 (11) |
| Belterra Park 21-Jun-25 1610m GOOD R8 Race 8 $130 (of $14,600) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:40.870 took hold early, raced off pace in the three path, made no impact. 1st Leave It To Kitten ( G Ashton 123 ) 2nd Dial Him Up ( S Pauly 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Stride ( Y Correa 123 ) 2.00L 8th Major Sparks ( E Martinez 123 ) 10.25L See full results | E Martinez 55.8kg 10.25L | 8 (11) |
| Turfway Park 03-Jan-25 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,154 (of $16,498) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:47.310, SP: 3.75 no speed outside to quarter pole improved position only stretch. 1st Temper Tantrum ( W A Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Can't Hide From Me ( A Achard 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Take Charge D'oro ( P W Ouzts 123 ) 4.00L 4th Major Sparks ( L Sosa 123 ) 4.75L See full results | L Sosa 55.8kg 4.75L | 4 (7) |
| Turfway Park 19-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,728 (of $24,699) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:39.850, SP: 17.00 raced back to far turn while only improving position in stretch. 1st Candy Tycoon ( A Achard 121 ) 2nd Kentucky Ghost ( G Corrales 121 ) 3.25L 3rd All West ( A Jimenez 121 ) 6.75L 4th Major Sparks ( L Sosa 121 ) 7.25L See full results | L Sosa 54.9kg 7.25L | 4 (9) |
| Turfway Park 05-Dec-24 1710m R4 Race 4 $296 (of $24,699) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.330, SP: 13.00 no speed to the turn with little response in the stretch run. 1st Some R Blessed ( P W Ouzts 121 ) 2nd Chantry Flats ( G Corrales 121 ) 0.05L 3rd Montauk Point ( G Ashton 121 ) 4.80L 7th Major Sparks ( S E Bermudez 121 ) 7.60L See full results | S E Bermudez 54.9kg 7.60L | 7 (12) |
| Belterra Park 14-Sep-24 1610m GOOD R7 Belterra Park race 7 $1,270 (of $7,620) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:35.190, SP: 11/2 Slow start/in earnest 1st Count Frost ( A Jimenez 122 ) 2nd Pickford ( V Bush 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Major Sparks ( E Martinez 122 ) 0.50L | E Martinez 55.3kg 0.50L | 3 (6) |
| Belterra Park 09-Aug-24 1610m GOOD R1 Belterra Park race 1 $125 (of $125) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.070, SP: 9/1 Angled in late no gain 1st Perfect Painting ( R J Mojica 123 ) 2nd Stitzy ( L Sanchez 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Future Victory ( P Ouzts 123 ) 0.15L 5th Major Sparks ( E Martinez 123 , Cd 0 ) 0.15L | E Martinez 55.8kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 5 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 14-May-24 1510m GOOD R7 Race 7 $240 (of $32,641) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:30.480, SP: 6.50 raced well back, saved ground and closed in the stretch. 1st Nobrag Justfact ( D Cohen 121 ) 2nd Shady Mcgee ( O Mojica 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Ricochet ( A Concepcion 121 ) 0.30L 7th Major Sparks ( Y Correa 118 ) 3.85L See full results | Y Correa 53.5kg 3.85L | 7 (10) |
| Turfway Park 08-Mar-24 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,890 (of $27,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:40.190, SP: 9.00 good position to far turn, ran on in the stretch with a mild gain. 1st Shortlist ( A Beschizza 120 ) 2nd Afjan ( J Morales 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Vanbrugh ( L Machado 120 ) 1.00L 4th Major Sparks ( S Bermudez 120 ) 2.25L See full results | S Bermudez 54.4kg 2.25L | 4 (8) |
| Turfway Park 22-Feb-24 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $2,400 (of $24,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.760, SP: 4.00 no speed to far turn, rallied along in the stretch for show. 1st Inherent Powers ( S Hess 121 ) 2nd Command Central ( S Leon 121 ) 2.00L 3rd Major Sparks ( S Bermudez 121 ) 2.25L See full results | S Bermudez 54.9kg 2.25L | 3 (11) |
| Turfway Park 04-Jan-24 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,600 (of $26,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:47.470, SP: 6.50 no speed to the half, rallied steadily to stretch for show spot. 1st Comedic Timing ( T Conner 120 ) 2nd Bluegrass Parkway ( A Beschizza 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Major Sparks ( F C L De 120 ) 3.50L See full results | F C L De 54.4kg 3.50L | 3 (10) |
| Turfway Park 15-Dec-23 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,600 (of $26,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:45.550, SP: 9.50 slow into stride, rallied four wide in the stretch for show spot. 1st Boitano ( A Cedillo 121 ) 2nd Mine Own Star ( A Beschizza 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Major Sparks ( F C L De 121 ) 1.25L See full results | F C L De 54.9kg 1.25L | 3 (8) |
| Turfway Park 01-Dec-23 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,820 (of $26,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.110, SP: 21.00 inside position throughout to improve in the stretch run. 1st Shortlist ( D Cannon 121 ) 2nd Graceful Kitten ( G Terraza 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Mine Own Star ( A Beschizza 121 ) 0.50L 4th Major Sparks ( F C L De 121 ) 3.00L See full results | F C L De 54.9kg 3.00L | 4 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 14-Nov-23 1610m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $18,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:36.260, SP: 16.00 raced in the two path into and through the far turn, angled into the five path for the drive and was gaining belatedly. 1st Major Wager ( G Corrales 123 ) 2nd Jimmy Dan ( C Hernandez 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Military Force ( M J Pedroza 123 ) 0.20L 6th Major Sparks ( F C L De 120 ) 2.20L See full results | F C L De 54.4kg 2.20L | 6 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 26-Oct-23 1710m R7 CL (of $26,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:43.810 raced along the inside into the far turn, continued along the rail into the lane, came off the rail through the lane and moved up while not a threat. 1st Leave It To Kitten ( E Esquivel 122 ) 2nd Driftwood ( G Lagunes 125 ) 1.00L 3rd Nicholas Jones ( R A Prescott 125 ) 1.50L 6th Major Sparks ( F D L Cruz 119 ) 5.75L See full results | F D L Cruz 54kg 5.75L | 6 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 04-Oct-23 1610m R8 CL $1,820 (of $26,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:36.640 unhurried early to be near the back of the field and made a steady gain down the lane to hit the board. 1st Nicholas Jones ( R A Prescott 122 ) 2nd Graceful Kitten ( G Terraza 122 , Cd 115 ) 1.00L 3rd River Redemption ( M P Jr 122 ) 1.50L 4th Major Sparks ( F D L Cruz 119 ) 1.75L See full results | F D L Cruz 54kg 1.75L | 4 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 24-Aug-23 1710m R9 CL (of $100,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:43.060 settled along the inside, then bid on the far turn and was no threat. 1st Strong Tide ( J D Ramos 121 ) 2nd Jeopardy Theory ( F D L Cruz 127 ) 0.50L 3rd Cash Logistics ( J Graham 121 ) 0.75L 7th Major Sparks ( A Achard 121 ) 8.80L See full results | A Achard 54.9kg 8.80L | 7 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 22-Jul-23 1510m R8 CL $2,800 (of $28,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:31.600 Trail1/4,7p1/8,belated 1st River Redemption ( S Sanjur 122 ) 2nd Race Craft ( F D L Cruz 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Major Sparks ( A Achard 119 ) 2.75L See full results | A Achard 54kg 2.75L | 3 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 25-Jun-23 1710m GOOD R1 Race 1 $1,950 (of $19,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:44.800 was well back and trailed into the lane, came into the lane from the four path and was finishing willingly to be up for the minor share. 1st Leave It To Kitten ( J Ramos 124 ) 2nd Evil Eye ( S E Bermudez 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Major Sparks ( E Esquivel 119 ) 2.00L See full results | E Esquivel 54kg 2.00L | 3 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 18-Jun-23 1610m R1 CL (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.950 5p upr,gain belatedly 1st High Heater ( J L Castanon 122 ) 2nd English Challenge ( J D Ramos 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Casanova Kitten ( R A Prescott 122 ) 0.75L 5th Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 119 ) 4.75L See full results | S Sanjur 54kg 4.75L | 5 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 26-May-23 1510m GOOD R8 Race 8 $1,750 (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:31.290 raced well back and bid belatedly outside. 1st Firewater Jake ( R A Prescott 122 ) 2nd English Tide ( F Peterson 122 ) 3.25L 3rd Poet Of Life ( J D Ramos 122 ) 4.50L 4th Major Sparks ( F D L Cruz 119 ) 4.55L See full results | F D L Cruz 54kg 4.55L | 4 (9) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 07-Jan-23 1610m GOOD R9 Race 9 $12,915 (of $20,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.250 saved ground around the first turn, trailed well behind the field up the backstretch, began to improve position while racing in the three path around the final turn and improved position quickly in the stretch to get up late. 1st Major Sparks ( J C Ferrer 121 ) 2nd Bear Creek ( S Camacho 121 ) 1.25L 3rd Fly Fly Away ( A Suarez 121 ) 1.75L See full results | J C Ferrer 54.9kg | 1 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 10-Nov-22 1510m GOOD R4 Race 4 $5,200 (of $26,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:32.060 was unhurried while off the rail through the far turn, came into the lane from the five path and rallied in mid-track for the place spot. 1st Sami's Trooper ( F D L Cruz 122 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 119 ) 3.75L 3rd Grey Streak ( E Esquivel 122 ) 4.00L See full results | S Sanjur 54kg 3.75L | 2 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 25-Oct-22 1610m GOOD R6 Race 6 $3,700 (of $18,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.760 saved ground, angled four wide at the eighth pole, rallied and missed. 1st Subdued ( T Canuto 122 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( E Morales 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Stewards Rules ( G Holmes 114 , Cd 119 ) 1.75L See full results | E Morales 54kg 0.75L | 2 (10) |
| Hawthorne 09-Oct-22 1610m GOOD R3 Race 3 (of $29,920) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.780 settled at the rear, trailed while saving ground, and lacked the needed kick under a drive in the lane. 1st Hard Attack ( E Esquivel 121 ) 2nd Whiskey Plank ( E Gonzalez 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Sierra Hotel ( C A Emigh 121 ) 1.75L 7th Major Sparks ( E E Perez 121 ) 9.80L See full results | E E Perez 54.9kg 9.80L | 7 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 30-Sep-22 1710m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:41.530 trailed from inside, was driven from the three path into the lane, but finished evenly. 1st Firewater Jake ( D L Parker 122 ) 2nd Epimythium ( G Holmes 115 , Cd 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Underdressed ( M P Jr 118 ) 2.85L 5th Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 119 ) 4.60L See full results | S Sanjur 54kg 4.60L | 5 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 25-Aug-22 1710m R8 Bucchero Stakes (Stakes) $7,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:44.810 saved ground and offered a mild late bid. 1st Leading The Charge ( M P Jr 127 ) 2nd Rockin Justice ( A P Ulloa 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Akamai ( E Esquivel 123 ) 2.25L 4th Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 125 ) 2.75L See full results | S Sanjur 56.7kg 2.75L | 4 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 10-Jun-22 1710m R10 Race 10 $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.100 was unrushed early, bid in the two path at the three-eighths pole, angled eight wide in the stretch and rallied strongly under steady urging. 1st Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 119 ) 2nd Red Flag Alert ( E Esquivel 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Tuanis ( M P Jr 118 ) 2.50L See full results | S Sanjur 54kg | 1 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 08-May-22 1610m R7 Race 7 (of $36,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:43.950 was in the two or three path through the turn and never was a factor. 1st More Memories ( E Morales 118 ) 2nd Cartier Cat ( R A Prescott 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Redskiesatnight ( O Mojica 119 ) 0.60L 7th Major Sparks ( S E Bermudez 119 ) 9.60L See full results | S E Bermudez 54kg 9.60L | 7 (8) |
| Keeneland 24-Oct-21 1610m R5 Race 5 (of $86,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.610 raced in the four path along the far turn, was in the six path into the lane and moved up in the stretch drive. 1st War Machine ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 2nd Caveat Emptor ( J R Velazquez 124 ) 0.10L 3rd Private Island ( B J H Jr 118 ) 0.85L 7th Major Sparks ( F Arrieta 122 ) 5.25L See full results | F Arrieta 55.3kg 5.25L | 7 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 13-Nov-20 1610m R2 Race 2 $7,300 (of $36,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.650 was in the two path through the far turn, came into the lane from the three path and was all out to gain the place spot while not a threat to the top one. 1st Here Comes Trey ( S E Bermudez 118 ) 2nd Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 121 ) 4.25L 3rd Proud N Famous ( A L Canchari 121 ) 4.50L See full results | S Sanjur 54.9kg 4.25L | 2 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 06-Oct-20 1710m R7 Race 7 $3,650 (of $36,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.100 was rated early, had to check past the eighth pole, angled out for racing room, rallied well late. 1st Sami's Trooper ( F D L Cruz 115 ) 2nd Victor's Deal ( J V Bridgmohan 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Major Sparks ( A Jimenez 118 ) 1.50L See full results | A Jimenez 53.5kg 1.50L | 3 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 23-Sep-20 1610m R8 Race 8 $11,970 (of $19,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.540 1st Major Sparks ( S Sanjur 116 ) 2nd Here Comes Trey ( S E Bermudez 111 ) 2.50L 3rd Fever Temple ( D L Parker 120 ) 2.75L See full results | S Sanjur 52.6kg | 1 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 26-Aug-20 1710m R8 Race 8 (of $34,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:46.580 raced far off of the pace two wide, then four wide, around the turns, and stayed on mildly. 1st Million Dollar Red ( T L Pompell 120 ) 2nd Fever Temple ( D L Parker 120 ) 2.75L 3rd Comes N Threes ( A Achard 120 ) 7.00L 5th Major Sparks ( A P Ulloa 116 ) 9.25L See full results | A P Ulloa 52.6kg 9.25L | 5 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 06-Aug-20 1610m R6 Snack Stakes (Stakes) (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.930 saved ground while far off of the pace, and improved mildly along the rail through the lane. 1st Strong Tide ( R A Prescott 118 ) 2nd Cash Logistics ( D L Parker 122 ) 2.75L 3rd Leading The Charge ( E Esquivel 116 ) 6.25L 5th Major Sparks ( A P Ulloa 116 ) 6.55L See full results | A P Ulloa 52.6kg 6.55L | 5 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 03-Jul-20 1610m R3 Race 3 (of $34,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:41.930 1st Strong Tide ( S Bridgmohan 116 ) 2nd Comes N Threes ( C J Hernandez 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Fever Temple ( D L Parker 120 ) 2.00L 6th Major Sparks ( A P Ulloa 116 ) 6.75L See full results | A P Ulloa 52.6kg 6.75L | 6 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 24-Oct-19 1610m R5 Race 5 $3,250 (of $32,500) Barrier 2 1st Wicked Slider ( F D L Cruz 113 ) 2nd Snake Bite ( L Machado 116 ) 3rd Major Sparks ( A P Ulloa 113 ) | A P Ulloa 51.3kg | 3 (4) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 11-Sep-19 1510m R8 Race 8 $20,790 (of $33,000) Barrier 6 1st Major Sparks ( A P Ulloa 118 ) 2nd Arch Socialite ( E Lara 115 ) 3rd Baker's Man ( M Franklin 118 ) | A P Ulloa 53.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 15-Aug-19 1010m R8 Race 8 (of $31,000) Barrier 4 1st Woopigsooie ( M Pedroza 118 ) 2nd Sky Mike ( J D Ramos 113 , Cd 118 ) 3rd Archie Can't Sell ( E Lara 118 ) 5th Major Sparks ( A P Ulloa 115 ) | A P Ulloa 52.2kg | 5 (5) |