Overcome Adversity (USA) Horse
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Overcome Adversity is a 4yo from United States trained by Matt Shirer. Sired by Maclean's Music out of Worldly Heiress, the horse has won two races so far. On 12th Apr 2025 at Keeneland, Overcome Adversity earned its biggest victory, taking the $110,000 purse. It has been a profitable runner for bettors throughout its career. Backing the horse from the start would have yielded a 213% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town 29-Aug-26 1408m FIRM R8 Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon Stakes (Stakes) (of $417,660) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.590, SP: 3.00 forced the pace while four wide early, was outpaced on the far turn and dropped back in the stretch. 1st Foie Gras ( R J Santana 124 ) 2nd Icona Mama ( M Franco 122 ) 7.50L 3rd Mystic Lake ( T Gaffalione 124 ) 7.75L 6th Overcome Adversity ( L Saez 122 ) 13.25L See full results | L Saez 55.3kg 13.25L | 6 (6) |
| Ellis Park 27-Jul-26 1308m R6 Race 6 $92,063 (of $146,132) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:16.160, SP: 3.75 set a pressured pace along the inside, built a clear advantage in hand at the three furlong pole, drew off moving to the three path entering the lane then widened under a drive. 1st Overcome Adversity ( L Machado 122 ) 2nd Moonlight Dash ( M Garcia 122 ) 9.75L 3rd Irresistible ( E Asmussen 118 ) 0.75L See full results | L Machado 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Ellis Park 06-Jul-26 1207m R5 Race 5 $29,386 (of $146,932) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.790, SP: 2.88 steadied early on, tracked from the two path, shifted out to the five path in upper stretch to take aim on the clearing leader but was kept at bay through the final furlong. 1st French Blue ( F Geroux 118 ) 2nd Overcome Adversity ( F Arrieta 122 ) 1.50L 3rd If If If ( D E Sheehy 118 ) 3.25L See full results | F Arrieta 55.3kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |
| Oaklawn Park 08-Feb-26 1710m R5 Race 5 $1,113 (of $178,215) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:45.500, SP: 2.88 raced in midpack in the two path, was driven from off the rail around the far turn, floated out to the six path in upper stretch, but got stymied passing the eighth pole, and retreated between rivals. 1st Gowells Delight ( E Esquivel 118 ) 2nd Floating Beauty ( C Torres 124 ) 2.00L 3rd Vino Tiempo ( J Torres 118 ) 0.75L 12th Overcome Adversity ( L Saez 115 ) 16.80L See full results | L Saez 52.2kg 16.80L | 12 (13) |
| Turfway Park 18-Dec-25 1308m R8 Race 8 $30,509 (of $152,543) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:16.370, SP: 3.25 1st Sea Runner ( R Walter 118 ) 2nd Overcome Adversity ( M Luan 118 ) 1.75L 3rd Carolina Candy ( D E Sheehy 120 ) 3.00L See full results | M Luan 53.5kg 1.75L | 2 (12) |