Manuka Honey (USA) Horse
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Manuka Honey is a 2yo dk b/br gelding from United States trained by Brian A. Lynch. He is by Upstart out of Drop Dead Red and has recorded three wins so far. On 13 Sep 2026 at Churchill Downs he secured his most important victory, taking the $300,000 Pocahontas Stakes. The horse has been a profitable pick for bettors, offering a 94% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 13-Sep-26 1609m R8 Pocahontas Stakes (Stakes) $263,277 (of $417,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:36.900, SP: 1.91 tracked the leading trio from the four path while nibbled along into the turn, was roused within striking range at the three furlong pole, chased while stalling progress on the embattled leading pair entering the lane yet sustained her bid to gain even terms at the sixteenth pole and drove past. 1st Manuka Honey ( L Saez 122 ) 2nd Scarlett Begonia ( F Prat 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Miss Anna ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2.10L See full results | L Saez 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Ellis Park 10-Aug-26 1408m R6 Ellis Park Debutante S. presented by Hausmann Outdoor Solutions (Stakes) $223,246 (of $354,359) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.150, SP: 1.40 stalked the top pair from the four to three path into the turn, bid and vied with an inner rival while remaining in the three path turning for home, gained an advantae. 1st Manuka Honey ( L Saez 120 ) 2nd For The Win ( A Concepcion 120 ) 7.00L 3rd Cardio Cat ( E Asmussen 120 ) 3.50L See full results | L Saez 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 21-Jun-26 1006m R5 Md $82,706 (of $131,279) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 00:58.730, SP: 2.50 tracked from the four path, bid four deep entering the lane and drew off. 1st Manuka Honey ( L Saez 119 ) 2nd Callie's Dance ( F Arrieta 119 ) 7.25L 3rd Kihei Kiana ( B J Hernandez 119 ) 1.25L See full results | L Saez 54kg | 1 (12) |