Opulent Ways (USA) Horse
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Mahoning Valley R9 Race 9 - Claiming Opulent Ways is a 8yo gr/ro from United States trained by Mikhail Carmichael. It is by the stallion Liam's Map out of the dam Luxurious. Opulent Ways has won 6 races in its career. On 18th Apr 2021 at Tampa Bay Downs, Opulent Ways earned its most significant victory to date, collecting $18,600 in Race 6.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 08-Jan-26 1106m R3 Race 3 $218 (of $10,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:07.390, SP: 4.50 1st Blazing Zenna ( A Gomez 126 ) 2nd Elika ( J Simpson 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Botox Katie ( Y Yaranga 126 ) 1.50L 5th Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 126 ) 6.75L See full results | R Bowen 57.2kg 6.75L | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 25-Sep-25 1110m R1 Race 1 $826 (of $11,800) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:07.040, SP: 8.50 had GOOD early speed, moved closer three wide on the turn then was outfinished. 1st Magicgirl ( L Rivera 123 ) 2nd Miss Shady ( J Bracho 123 ) 2.50L 3rd Blazing Zenna ( Y Aviles 123 ) 0.75L 4th Opulent Ways ( T Houghton 123 ) 3.30L See full results | T Houghton 55.8kg 3.30L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 15-Aug-25 1110m R8 Race 8 $590 (of $11,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:06.440, SP: 3.75 was off slowly, saved ground and went evenly in the lane. 1st Theodoropoulos ( R Perez 123 ) 2nd Miss Shady ( J Bracho 123 ) 0.20L 3rd Dulce Victoria ( J Toledo 123 ) 0.75L 4th Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 123 ) 4.85L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 4.85L | 4 (5) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $122 (of $12,200) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.290, SP: 8.00 contended, early and was through after a half. 1st Sassy Charlee ( A Diaz 123 ) 2nd Blazing Zenna ( Y Aviles 123 ) 5.00L 3rd Jen's Battle ( G Terraza 123 ) 0.50L 7th Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 123 ) 9.75L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 9.75L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 01-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,220 (of $12,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.500, SP: 4.33 allowed to settle near the inside, altered course five wide at the top of the stretch then closed rapidly in the final stages and just missed getting up for second. 1st Sabelle ( G Terraza 123 ) 2nd Magicgirl ( L Rivera 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 123 ) 1.50L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 1.50L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 18-Jun-25 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 $366 (of $12,200) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.340, SP: 8.00 had speed into the turn then faded. 1st Dance Step ( L Batista 121 ) 2nd H. T. Xena ( L Gonzalez 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Epicurean ( M Cedillo 119 ) 4.50L 5th Opulent Ways ( A Diaz 119 ) 10.75L See full results | A Diaz 54kg 10.75L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $1,260 (of $12,599) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.880 Altered8p, lost ground 1st Prancipants ( Y Aviles 119 ) 2nd Constitutionalist ( A Diaz 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 121 ) 5.75L See full results | R Bowen 54.9kg 5.75L | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 31-Jul-24 1110m GOOD R1 Race 1 $7,686 (of $12,199) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:06.660 always within striking distance, closed willingly three wide despite drifting out to the six path under right handed urging at the top of the stretch, made the lead under left handed urging in deep stretch and finished full of run to win going away. 1st Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Immaculate Heart ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 3.75L 3rd Sweet Belen ( J S Toledo 119 ) 4.50L See full results | R Bowen 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 09-Jul-24 1110m FIRM R5 Race 5 $853 (of $12,199) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:05.820 pressed the pace two then three wide and was outfinished in a determined effort. 1st Blazing Zenna ( E Paucar 123 ) 2nd Magicgirl ( L R Rivera 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Immaculate Heart ( L A Gonzalez 123 ) 2.50L 4th Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 123 ) 2.55L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 2.55L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-Jun-24 1110m R1 Race 1 $2,440 (of $12,199) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.620 prompted the pace three wide and finished second bests inside the winner. 1st Lilac Lace ( L A Batista 123 ) 2nd Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Blazing Zenna ( E Paucar 123 ) 2.50L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 1.00L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 31-May-24 1210m R1 Race 1 $366 (of $12,199) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.640 raced outside and had no impact. 1st Tonala ( Y Aviles 119 ) 2nd La Reina Del Norte ( F Peterson 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Blazing Zenna ( E Paucar 119 ) 0.15L 5th Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 119 ) 4.50L See full results | R Bowen 54kg 4.50L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 05-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R5 CL $7,686 (of $12,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.820, SP: 1.30 vied for the lead in the three path into the turn, shifted out to the four path, rallied to make the lead at the top of the stretch then drew off to win as much the best while drifting out late. 1st Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 123 ) 2nd Island Winter ( A Diaz 123 ) 8.25L 3rd Sweet Belen ( L Batista 123 ) 1.75L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 21-Sep-23 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,440 (of $12,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.260, SP: 3.00 battled with the winner along the inside and just missed. 1st Calendula ( L Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Opulent Ways ( R Bowen 119 ) 0.10L 3rd Courted ( G Rodriguez 119 ) 7.50L See full results | R Bowen 54kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Aug-23 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,220 (of $12,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.080, SP: 4.60 stalked the pace and failed to respond. 1st Gray Royality ( J Bracho 119 ) 2nd Calendula ( L Gonzalez 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 119 ) 10.75L See full results | J Sanchez 54kg 10.75L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 03-Aug-23 1610m FIRM R1 CL $2,440 (of $12,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.680, SP: 1.80 made the lead soon after the start, set a pressured pace along the inside for four and one half furlongs, dug in determinedly once headed, remained a sharp threat until deep stretch then was no match for the winner. 1st Calendula ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 2nd Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 119 ) 6.00L 3rd Galileo's Affair ( D Haldar 119 ) 0.15L See full results | J Sanchez 54kg 6.00L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 15-Jun-23 1210m FIRM R4 CL $1,220 (of $12,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.800, SP: 4.60 never far back, finished with good courage in the seven path. 1st La Muneca ( J G Torrealba 119 ) 2nd Biscottini ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 119 ) 2.75L See full results | J Sanchez 54kg 2.75L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 30-May-23 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $13,200) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.660, SP: 8.00 failed to menace. 1st Immaculate Heart ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 2nd Cascabria ( G Terraza 121 ) 6.75L 3rd Flying Business ( E Paucar 119 ) 1.00L 5th Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 119 ) 8.10L See full results | J Sanchez 54kg 8.10L | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 12-Oct-22 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $8,316 (of $13,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.220 was away alertly, and quickly made the lead, was well handled on the front end, repulsed a bid at the quarter pole and drew off in the stretch under strong handling. 1st Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 119 ) 2nd Kennedie Sky ( Y L Correa 119 ) 6.25L 3rd Publicist ( M Cedillo 114 , Cd 119 ) 6.35L See full results | J Sanchez 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 04-Oct-22 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,280 (of $12,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.060 stumbled at the start, was allowed to settle, swung wide and had a mild late rally outside. 1st Adulting ( J S Toledo 123 ) 2nd Biscottini ( L A Gonzalez 123 ) 2.25L 3rd Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 123 ) 4.25L See full results | J Sanchez 55.8kg 4.25L | 3 (9) |
| Thistledown 23-Sep-22 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,320 (of $13,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.620 broke in air at the start and was never far back, and had a mild bid in the stretch while no threat. 1st Whoville ( F S Becerra 123 ) 2nd Kennedie Sky ( Y L Correa 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 123 ) 4.75L See full results | J Sanchez 55.8kg 4.75L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 07-Sep-22 1210m R2 Race 2 (of $12,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.080 pressed the pace along the inside into the stretch, drifted three wide then faded. 1st Wolf Eyes ( Y L Correa 123 ) 2nd Biscottini ( L A Gonzalez 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Anthony's Girl ( A I Diaz 123 ) 3.50L 5th Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 123 ) 4.25L See full results | J Sanchez 55.8kg 4.25L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 10-Aug-22 1210m GOOD R3 Race 3 $1,320 (of $13,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.060 never far back, finished with good courage along the rail. 1st Carol's Royalty ( Y L Correa 119 ) 2nd Cool Iris ( A I Diaz 119 ) 3.50L 3rd Opulent Ways ( J Sanchez 119 ) 3.75L See full results | J Sanchez 54kg 3.75L | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 26-Jul-22 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $924 (of $13,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:06.040 battled with the winner two wide into the stretch then faded late. 1st Jilly From Jersey ( E Paucar 119 ) 2nd Whoville ( M Cedillo 114 , Cd 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Cool Iris ( R Feliciano 119 ) 2.50L 4th Opulent Ways ( T D Houghton 119 ) 3.25L See full results | T D Houghton 54kg 3.25L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 12-Jul-22 1110m R7 Race 7 $1,320 (of $13,200) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.280 had a mild late rally four wide. 1st Talkback ( A Lopez 123 ) 2nd Cool Iris ( R Feliciano 123 ) 4.25L 3rd Opulent Ways ( T D Houghton 123 ) 4.75L See full results | T D Houghton 55.8kg 4.75L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 28-Jun-22 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $13,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.080 went evenly. 1st Trueamericanbeauty ( L R Rivera 123 ) 2nd Carol's Royalty ( D Smith 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Whoville ( A Lopez 123 ) 2.00L 5th Opulent Ways ( T D Houghton 123 ) 6.10L See full results | T D Houghton 55.8kg 6.10L | 5 (11) |
| Thistledown 26-May-22 1110m R8 Race 8 (of $13,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.060 with the second flight along the rail, gave way in the stretch. 1st Black Butte ( V Severino 123 ) 2nd Dream Fever ( A Chavez 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Lilac Lace ( Y L Correa 123 ) 1.50L 8th Opulent Ways ( M Franklin 123 ) 12.25L See full results | M Franklin 55.8kg 12.25L | 8 (10) |
| Thistledown 24-Sep-21 1210m R2 Race 2 (of $12,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.600 chased the winner and weakened in the lane. 1st Miss Over There ( E Barbaran 119 ) 2nd All American Jewel ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Miss Irish Boss ( A Bendezu 119 ) 3.50L 5th Opulent Ways ( L R Rivera 117 ) 11.00L See full results | L R Rivera 53.1kg 11.00L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 24-Aug-21 1210m R3 Race 3 $7,623 (of $12,100) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.060 trailed from the start then rushed to contention between horses before a quarter, prompted the pace into the stretch, made the lead near the furlong maker then finished full of run under a hand ride to win going away. 1st Opulent Ways ( F S Becerra 115 ) 2nd Carol's Royalty ( D J Haldar 119 ) 4.00L 3rd Our Flirtation ( L R Rivera 119 ) 5.25L See full results | F S Becerra 52.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Delaware Park 08-Jul-21 1210m R4 Race 4 $3,000 (of $15,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.060 tracked the early pace and made a five bid on the turn with the winner but proved to be no match for that rival while clearly second best. 1st Texas Reward ( C Cedeno 119 ) 2nd Opulent Ways ( E Ignacio 107 , Cd 117 ) 4.00L 3rd Will Take Roses ( J Rodriguez 117 ) 8.75L See full results | E Ignacio 48.5kg, Cd 53.1kg 4.00L | 2 (7) |
| Delaware Park 24-Jun-21 1110m R6 Race 6 $1,050 (of $15,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.270 was well placed early while three wide, swung out four wide for the drive but had no punch while under mild urging. 1st A Toast To Kay ( C Cedeno 122 ) 2nd Will Take Roses ( J Rodriguez 117 ) 0.50L 3rd Drive In ( J D Acosta 122 ) 2.25L 4th Opulent Ways ( N A Arriagada 112 , Cd 105 ) 2.50L See full results | N A Arriagada 50.8kg, Cd 47.6kg 2.50L | 4 (7) |
| Delaware Park 06-Jun-21 1110m R4 Race 4 $8,820 (of $14,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.430 tracked four wide, swept past the leading trio passing the five furlong marker, drew off in upper stretch, and was held together by driving pressure through the final furlong. 1st Opulent Ways ( N A Arriagada 109 , Cd 119 ) 2nd Sunday In L B C ( A Crispin 124 ) 2.75L 3rd Alexa G ( S Spanabel 117 , Cd 124 ) 3.25L See full results | N A Arriagada 49.4kg, Cd 54kg | 1 (9) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 18-Apr-21 1610m R6 Race 6 $11,718 (of $18,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.730 , forwardly placed along the rail prompting the pace into the backstretch, was eased back off the pace after a half, tracked just off the pacesetter along the inside racing into the far turn, switched out nearing upper stretch while being roused to advance in the three path and continued grudgingly in a protracted skirmish while being carried out in the last furlong to wrest a narrow advantage in time under FIRM handling. 1st Opulent Ways ( R Mena 120 ) 2nd Thats All Shewrote ( A Burgos 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Patsy's Big Girl ( C Lindsay 120 ) 1.75L See full results | R Mena 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 21-Mar-21 1210m R2 Race 2 $2,170 (of $31,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.540 tracked just off the pacesetter along the rail in the opening quarter, was held up avoiding tight quarters racing past the seven sixteenths marker, shifted out four wide nearing upper stretch but lacked the needed final kick. 1st Danceswithbourbon ( J L Castanon 120 ) 2nd Flippant ( D Centeno 120 ) 0.10L 3rd Moanas Power ( J Trejos 120 ) 0.15L 4th Opulent Ways ( R Mena 120 ) 5.65L See full results | R Mena 54.4kg 5.65L | 4 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 07-Mar-21 1310m R3 Race 3 $2,520 (of $36,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:16.950 , urged to a forward placing three wide prompting the pace to the turn, gave way nearing the lane. 1st Lory ( S Camacho 120 ) 2nd Owen's Pleasure ( C Lindsay 120 ) 7.75L 3rd Bahama Mischief ( J R Leparoux 120 ) 8.25L 4th Opulent Ways ( R Mena 120 ) 9.25L See full results | R Mena 54.4kg 9.25L | 4 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 07-Feb-21 1310m R7 Race 7 (of $28,500) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:17.150 , forwardly placed four wide tracking just off the leaders racing to the turn, steadily faded into the stretch. 1st East Wing ( A A Gallardo 120 ) 2nd Before You ( J A Batista 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Ballet School ( D Centeno 120 ) 3.50L 6th Opulent Ways ( R Mena 120 ) 11.00L See full results | R Mena 54.4kg 11.00L | 6 (11) |