Pistol (USA) Horse
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Pistol, a 7yo ch foaled in the United States and trained by Thomas L. Van Berg, is by Gun Runner out of Wild Bout Tiffany. The horse has earned five wins, the most important occurring on 28 Nov 2025 at Churchill Downs when it captured the $141,000 Race 9. Bettors who supported Pistol throughout its career would have realized a 25% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Park 07-Feb-26 1207m R10 Bugler Overnight Stakes (Stakes) $3,375 (of $135,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.820, SP: 15.00 trailed inside early, angled out to the five path under a drive in upper stretch, but made no impact. 1st Foie Gras ( F Prat 124 ) 2nd Blue Fire ( J L Ortiz 124 ) 2.75L 3rd Queen's Martini ( J Rosario 124 ) 5.75L 6th Pistol ( F Arrieta 124 ) 10.25L See full results | F Arrieta 56.2kg 10.25L | 6 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Nov-25 1210m R9 Race 9 $88,830 (of $141,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.360, SP: 34.00 stalked near the inside, ranged up to take aim outside of the embattled leading pair and from the four path entering the lane, drove past them reaching the furlong grounds, drew clear and held sway. 1st Pistol ( F Arrieta 120 ) 2nd Verity ( V Cheminaud 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Tapit Quick ( L Saez 120 ) 2.10L See full results | F Arrieta 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Keeneland 12-Oct-25 1310m FIRM R6 Race 6 $4,095 (of $140,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.610, SP: 26.00 tracked from the four path, chased in the five path in upper stretch, yielded and lost fourth late. 1st One Magic Philly ( F Prat 121 ) 2nd Hillerito ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Marmalade Skye ( I O Jr 121 ) 5.50L 5th Pistol ( F Arrieta 123 ) 8.00L See full results | F Arrieta 55.8kg 8.00L | 5 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 12-Sep-25 1310m R7 Race 7 $1,484 (of $141,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:15.970, SP: 13.00 lacked speed five to four wide and between horses into the turn, but was done early. 1st Jersey Pearl ( F Arrieta 121 ) 2nd Easy Red ( L Saez 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Marmalade Skye ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 2.00L 9th Pistol ( E Morales 123 ) 14.35L See full results | E Morales 55.8kg 14.35L | 9 (10) |
| Belterra Park 31-Aug-25 1310m R6 Race 6 $11,025 (of $17,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:17.520 vied for the lead from four wide down the backside, took control on the turn and drew off in the lane as much the best. 1st Pistol ( J Mckee 122 ) 2nd Socialbutterflytam ( O Villarreal 122 ) 7.50L 3rd Castagna ( S Pauly 122 ) 8.50L See full results | J Mckee 55.3kg | 1 (4) |
| Belterra Park 10-Aug-25 1010m R8 Race 8 $3,500 (of $32,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 00:58.320 , unhurried early, raced four wide around the turn and rallied late. 1st Caberneigh ( J Mckee 125 ) 2nd Pistol ( A Jimenez 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Chanel Spirit ( S Pauly 122 ) 0.50L See full results | A Jimenez 55.3kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Jun-25 1210m FIRM R10 Race 10 $1,542 (of $141,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.500, SP: 21.00 was bumped and bothered at the start, never a factor. 1st Little Prankster ( J L Ortiz 121 ) 2nd Asternia ( C A Torres 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Almostgone Rocket ( L Saez 121 ) 1.00L 8th Pistol ( B J H Jr 121 ) 6.75L See full results | B J H Jr 54.9kg 6.75L | 8 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-May-25 1210m FIRM R8 Majestic Overnight Stakes (Stakes) $3,625 (of $145,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.160, SP: 17.00 in mid pack and off the inside, two path turn, went one paced through the lane to also be found lacking the final furlong. 1st Mischievous Gal ( C A Torres 124 ) 2nd Dashingly ( A Cedillo 117 ) 0.50L 3rd Absinthe ( K J Asmussen 124 ) 3.00L 6th Pistol ( E Asmussen 119 ) 5.75L See full results | E Asmussen 54kg 5.75L | 6 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 24-Feb-25 1210m FIRM R4 Carousel Stakes (Stakes) $3,750 (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:09.960, SP: 15.00 fell bac to trail after a quarter well wide, four path turning for home, remained back for the run through the lane. 1st Justique ( J L Ortiz 119 ) 2nd Benedetta ( F Prat 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Sandy Bottom ( U Rispoli 119 ) 2.75L 8th Pistol ( I O Jr 119 ) 14.00L See full results | I O Jr 54kg 14.00L | 8 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 26-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R8 Bugler Overnight Stakes (Stakes) $3,625 (of $142,716) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.620, SP: 15.00 behind the two leaders, gave way in the drive. 1st Lady Moscato ( K J Asmussen 124 ) 2nd Silver Rose ( F Prat 124 ) 3.00L 3rd Condensation ( J J Hernandez 117 ) 3.25L 7th Pistol ( F Arrieta 124 ) 4.25L See full results | F Arrieta 56.2kg 4.25L | 7 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 22-Dec-24 1110m FIRM R9 Poinsettia Stakes (Stakes) $5,700 (of $149,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:04.280, SP: 13.00 settled off the pace and the inside, moved to the inside through the turn, lacked a closing response. 1st Spirit Wind ( F Jara 124 ) 2nd Fibber ( R Bejarano 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Royal Spa ( C A Torres 124 ) 1.25L 5th Pistol ( F Arrieta 124 ) 3.25L See full results | F Arrieta 56.2kg 3.25L | 5 (7) |
| Keeneland 14-Oct-24 1310m FIRM R7 Race 7 $13,000 (of $129,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:16.270 prompted along the inside before backing off to stalk into the turn, chased turning for home, shifted out in upper stretch and moved up between horses. 1st Mystic Pleasure ( F Prat 121 ) 2nd Upper Case ( E A Roman 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Pistol ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 6.50L See full results | T Gaffalione 55.8kg 6.50L | 3 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 22-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $84,419 (of $133,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.790 Prompted, clear late 1st Pistol ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 2nd Ervadean ( R Gutierrez 121 ) 1.25L 3rd Aunt Becca ( L Saez 121 ) 5.50L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg | 1 (6) |
| Ellis Park 23-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R8 Twin Bridges Stakes (Stakes) $8,750 (of $125,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.280 chased the pace early on, was on the inside into the lane and weakened late in the stretch drive. 1st Your So Sillea ( J Loveberry 122 ) 2nd Swall ( M Garcia 122 ) 5.50L 3rd American Band ( A Burgos 126 ) 6.50L 4th Pistol ( E Morales 122 ) 7.75L See full results | E Morales 55.3kg 7.75L | 4 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 27-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $26,800 (of $133,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.410 stalked two wide before moving to the inside into the turn, took aim inside of the leader in upper stretch, attempted a bid in midstretch but was turned away in the final furlong and proved second best. 1st Amaretti ( J L Ortiz 121 ) 2nd Pistol ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 2.00L 3rd Charriere ( J Graham 121 ) 4.25L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg 2.00L | 2 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 27-May-24 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 $26,800 (of $133,999) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:04.400, SP: 2.50 prompted outside of the eventual winner and from the four path, but proved no match entering the lane and held place from an inner late challenger. 1st Baraye ( G Corrales 118 ) 2nd Pistol ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 5.75L 3rd Qualy ( J Ortiz 121 ) 0.50L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg 5.75L | 2 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 01-May-24 1010m FIRM R8 Race 8 $26,800 (of $133,999) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:56.780, SP: 10.00 tracked in the three to four path, ran on willingly to gain place in the final sixteenth. 1st Clearly Unhinged ( J Rosario 122 ) 2nd Pistol ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2.75L 3rd Filly Crystal ( L Saez 122 ) 2.50L See full results | T Gaffalione 55.3kg 2.75L | 2 (6) |
| Oaklawn Park 07-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 $88,200 (of $140,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.710, SP: 4.80 broke alertly to race with the pace from the start, continued to vie while between foes through the stretch, proved game late no narrowly prevail. 1st Pistol ( C Barbosa 118 ) 2nd Titled Lady ( F Arrieta 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Choctaw Bingo ( H Hernandez 121 ) 0.15L See full results | C Barbosa 53.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 22-Sep-23 1210m FIRM R6 CL (of $127,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.020, SP: 8.50 stalked along the inside, then chased in the three path while one paced through the lane. 1st High Class ( C Torres 118 ) 2nd The Great Maybe ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Huntress For Hire ( L Machado 118 ) 0.50L 5th Pistol ( F Arrieta 121 ) 3.35L See full results | F Arrieta 54.9kg 3.35L | 5 (12) |
| Ellis Park 26-Aug-23 1310m FIRM (of $45,424), Winning Time: 01:16.980, SP: 2.90 Vie 2w-3p,outkckd 1/16 1st Alexa Lou ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 2nd Pistol ( F Arrieta 122 ) 0.30L 3rd High Class ( C Torres 118 ) 1.75L | F Arrieta 55.3kg 0.30L | 2 (6) |
| Ellis Park 15-Jul-23 1210m FIRM (of $45,424), Winning Time: 01:10.070, SP: 4.40 Duel ins,dug in,game 1st Megan's Clara ( M Garcia 122 ) 2nd Pistol ( R Bejarano 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Cancel This ( R Gutierrez 122 ) 0.75L | R Bejarano 55.3kg 0.75L | 2 (4) |
| Churchill Downs 14-May-23 1410m FIRM (of $45,402), Winning Time: 01:23.960, SP: 3.60 Bumpd btw st,no factor 1st Enchanted Nile ( M Murrill 118 ) 2nd Mirth 'n Merriment ( A Beschizza 120 ) 3.50L 3rd Donya Know It ( E Morales 118 ) 4.75L 6th Pistol ( F Arrieta 118 , Cd 0 ) 13.00L | F Arrieta 53.5kg, Cd 0 13.00L | 6 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 22-Apr-23 1210m FIRM (of $66,040), Winning Time: 01:11.070, SP: 5.00 Early bobble,vied btwn 1st Kantex ( M Garcia 120 ) 2nd Wildwood Bye ( L Saez 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Off Ramp ( G Saez 121 ) 0.20L 5th Pistol ( F Arrieta 121 , Cd 0 ) 4.25L | F Arrieta 54.9kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 5 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 24-Mar-23 1210m FIRM (of $66,040), Winning Time: 01:10.050, SP: 3.20 Vied btwn,moved out 1st Asena ( T Baze 121 ) 2nd Off Ramp ( G Saez 121 ) 6.00L 3rd Pistol ( D Cabrera 121 ) 7.25L | D Cabrera 54.9kg 7.25L | 3 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 12-Feb-23 1110m FIRM CL (of $62,400), Winning Time: 01:04.260, SP: 7.00 Chased duel,gaining2nd 1st Parody ( R J Santana 117 ) 2nd Violent Point ( R Zimmerman 125 ) 1.75L 3rd Pistol ( D Cabrera 122 ) 2.50L | D Cabrera 55.3kg 2.50L | 3 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 29-Jan-23 1210m FIRM CL (of $55,467), Winning Time: 01:11.810, SP: 12.00 Lacked needed bid 1st Sue Ellen Mishkin ( F Arrieta 121 ) 2nd Super Wonder Girl ( O Mojica 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Summer Shoes ( C C Bailey 119 ) 0.15L 4th Pistol ( D Cabrera 118 , Cd 0 ) 1.50L | D Cabrera 53.5kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 4 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 16-Nov-22 1610m FIRM CL (of $71,120), Winning Time: 01:36.010, SP: 10.50 Prs3p,led4p upr,faded 1st Traverse ( J Talamo 118 ) 2nd Customer Driven ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Sunny Isle Beach ( J Gilligan 121 ) 0.30L 5th Pistol ( E Morales 118 , Cd 0 ) 7.75L | E Morales 53.5kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 5 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 13-Oct-22 1210m R1 Race 1 (of $36,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.850 was never a factor while in the three path through the turn. 1st Varton ( J D Ramos 122 ) 2nd Cactus Flower ( R A Prescott 115 ) 0.10L 3rd Destiny's Darling ( R Aragon 122 ) 4.35L 5th Pistol ( D L Parker 120 ) 7.60L See full results | D L Parker 54.4kg 7.60L | 5 (6) |
| Ellis Park 30-Jul-22 1610m R1 Race 1 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.080 entering the lane, then gained an advantage nearing the furlong grounds, and drew off. 1st Gardenly ( B J H Jr 124 ) 2nd Pistol ( R Diaz 113 , Cd 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Cuzzywuzzy ( M Garcia 122 ) 14.50L See full results | R Diaz 51.3kg, Cd 53.5kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Keeneland 22-Apr-22 1210m R9 Race 9 $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.740 was bumped at the start, pressed the pace early, raced in the three path along the turn, was in the four path into the lane, under a long drive down the lane, inched clear and held off rival in the final stages. 1st Pistol ( R Diaz 111 , Cd 118 ) 2nd Hot Anna ( B J H Jr 125 ) 1.00L 3rd Watermark ( G Corrales 125 ) 1.75L See full results | R Diaz 50.3kg, Cd 53.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Mahoning Valley 17-Mar-22 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,751 (of $39,300) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.980 away alertly, set a pressured pace along the inside into the stretch and weakened late. 1st If You Please ( G Rodriguez 122 ) 2nd Midnightmakessense ( M Franklin 122 ) 2.75L 3rd Itsallaboutaction ( S Leon 122 ) 2.80L 4th Pistol ( J Sanchez 122 ) 4.80L See full results | J Sanchez 55.3kg 4.80L | 4 (9) |