Quarterback Dak (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

25-Feb-17

Colour

dark bay or brown

Sire

Alternation

Dam

My Girl Bess

Prize Money

250765

Trainer

Barry Hodgson

Owners

Barry Hodgson

About

Sam Houston Race Park R3 Race 3 – Claiming features Quarterback Dak, a 9yo dark bay/brown horse from the United States trained by Barry Hodgson. He is by the stallion Alternation out of the mare My Girl Bess. Quarterback Dak has logged 12 wins in his career. On 17 May 2021 at Lone Star Park, he earned his most important victory to date, taking the $34000.00 purse in Race 7.

Raced At

Turf Paradise • Remington Park • Sam Houston Race Park • Keeneland • Saratoga • Churchill Downs • Turfway Park

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Century Downs 01-Nov-25 1811m FIRM (of $9,635), SP: 2.00 1st Quarterback Dak ( R Hughes 125 ) 2nd Papichulo ( K Natera 125 ) 0.50L 3rd Street Vendor ( B Boodramsingh 125 ) 0.75L	R Hughes 56.7kg	1
Century Downs 18-Oct-25 1811m FIRM (of $9,178), SP: 1.45 1st Quarterback Dak ( R Hughes 125 ) 2nd Titian ( A Marti 125 ) 6.25L 3rd Street Vendor ( N R Prescod 125 ) 0.50L	R Hughes 56.7kg	1
Century Downs 22-Sep-25 1710m FIRM (of $9,790), SP: 2.10 1st Quarterback Dak ( R Hughes 125 ) 2nd Titian ( A Marti 125 ) 7.25L	R Hughes 56.7kg	1
Century Mile 24-Aug-25 1710m FIRM (of $9,329), SP: 5.50 1st Stonevicious ( K Carter 125 ) 2nd Toriador ( J Asencio 125 ) 1.75L 3rd Keen Flatter ( B Boodramsingh 125 ) 2.25L 4th Quarterback Dak ( R Hughes 125 , Cd 0 ) 5.75L	R Hughes 56.7kg, Cd 0 5.75L	4
Century Mile 02-Aug-25 1673m FIRM (of $9,310), SP: 2.40 1st Toriador ( J Asencio 123 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( R Hughes 125 ) 3rd Keen Flatter ( B Boodramsingh 125 ) 3.00L	R Hughes 56.7kg	2
Century Mile 19-Jul-25 1710m FIRM (of $6,326), SP: 1.55 1st Quarterback Dak ( R Hughes 125 ) 2nd Bodemonster ( D Nelson 123 ) 10.00L 3rd Fridaynightsoldier ( K Natera 123 ) 0.50L	R Hughes 56.7kg	1
Turf Paradise 25-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $1,600 (of $16,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:35.700, SP: 13.00 broke a step slow then steadied soon after, regrouped, angled in and was taken to rate, moved up to be in range past the five eighths, saw the leaders get away leaving the three eighths, stayed inside for the drive and came back on with effort to gain the show. 1st Keen Heir ( K Lopez 124 ) 2nd Street Humor ( M Americano 124 , Cd 119 ) 0.10L 3rd Quarterback Dak ( L A Valenzuela 124 ) 5.60L See full results	L A Valenzuela 56.2kg 5.60L	3 (6)
Turf Paradise 12-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,900 (of $14,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.470, SP: 26.00 , urged from the gate, raced off the pace while saving ground, gathered some steam and advanced to the inside of runners nearing the stretch, continued to grind through the final furlong and earned the place in the final yards. 1st Lansdowne ( G W Corbett 124 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( A M Cruz 124 ) 2.50L 3rd Overly Fast ( G Rodriguez 124 ) 2.75L See full results	A M Cruz 56.2kg 2.50L	2 (9)
Turf Paradise 09-Jan-25 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,575 (of $22,499) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.890, SP: 15.00 , wide both turns, angled in a bit in mid stretch and offered a mild rally. 1st Surprsinglyperfect ( J M Asencio 122 ) 2nd Railway ( G Rodriguez 122 ) 4.00L 3rd Its Kraken Time ( L R Reyes 122 ) 4.05L 4th Quarterback Dak ( A M Cruz 122 ) 6.30L See full results	A M Cruz 55.3kg 6.30L	4 (7)
Remington Park 02-Nov-24 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 (of $9,001) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.180, SP: 11.00 was allowed to settled while inside down the backstretch then made a bid and faltered in the stretch. 1st R Doc ( H Hernandez 124 ) 2nd Allo Enry ( I Castillo 122 ) 5.25L 3rd Prince Rama ( D Cabrera 120 ) 6.75L 8th Quarterback Dak ( F W Jr 124 ) 12.05L See full results	F W Jr 56.2kg 12.05L	8 (8)
Remington Park 10-Oct-24 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 $10,710 (of $17,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.950 was allowed to settled then raced three wide on the backstretch, rallied on the far turn while four wide, was in a long drive and proved best in late stretch. 1st Quarterback Dak ( H Hernandez 119 ) 2nd Seven Flat ( F J Manrrique 119 ) 2.25L 3rd Colosi ( F W Jr 119 ) 8.75L See full results	H Hernandez 54kg	1 (6)
Remington Park 14-Sep-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,200 (of $11,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:39.120 broke in the air at the start and spotted the field a half dozen lengths and settled, started a run into the far turn and moved out to be three wide in upper stretch but was no threat in late stretch. 1st Allo Enry ( I Castillo 121 ) 2nd Tiz Life ( R E Eramia 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Quarterback Dak ( I Wiseman 119 ) 7.00L See full results	I Wiseman 54kg 7.00L	3 (6)
Remington Park 23-Aug-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 $630 (of $9,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:40.070 broke in a tangle at the start then was settled on the backstretch, rallied inside in the stretch but was no menace. 1st Changing Times ( J L Alvarez 122 ) 2nd Jacks Spring Break ( J V Bridgmohan 120 ) 4.50L 3rd Prince Rama ( O Sanchez 120 ) 5.00L 4th Quarterback Dak ( I Wiseman 122 ) 9.00L See full results	I Wiseman 55.3kg 9.00L	4 (7)
Lone Star Park 13-Jul-24 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 $8,505 (of $13,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:47.110 pressed the pace into the first turn, then dueled with the early pace setter before taking command on the far turn was confronted by an eager foe in the late stretch but held on determinedly to prove best. 1st Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 123 ) 2nd Absolute Courage ( R Guerra 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Take Flight ( L D Goncalves 123 ) 3.50L See full results	R Diaz 55.8kg	1 (10)
Lone Star Park 17-Jun-24 1610m R2 Race 2 $1,050 (of $15,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.560 tucked along the inside towards the back of the pack in the early furlongs, then bid mildly on the far turn, rallied in the late stretch, but it was too little in the end. 1st Catholic Guilt ( E Asmussen 118 , Cd 123 ) 2nd Mongolian Bee ( F W Jr 120 ) 3.00L 3rd Stans Home Run ( J L Alvarez 123 ) 5.00L 4th Quarterback Dak ( E Valdez-jiminez 120 ) 8.75L See full results	E Valdez-jiminez 54.4kg 8.75L	4 (8)
Lone Star Park 03-Jun-24 1710m R8 Race 8 $2,700 (of $13,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:46.130 stalked the pace while two wide and in second position throughout, lacked the winning bid in the home stretch, bested the rest of the field and held the place prize in the end. 1st Desoto's War ( H Hernandez 123 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 123 ) 7.25L 3rd Levy ( E Asmussen 118 , Cd 123 ) 9.00L See full results	R Diaz 55.8kg 7.25L	2 (8)
Lone Star Park 18-May-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $19,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.830 was no threat. 1st Malibu S S ( H Hernandez 124 ) 2nd Heir To Greatness ( R E Eramia 124 ) 3.50L 3rd Fast Traffic ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 3.75L 7th Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 124 ) 18.85L See full results	R Diaz 56.2kg 18.85L	7 (8)
Lone Star Park 19-Apr-24 1610m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $19,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:39.550, SP: 3.60 broke outwardly and bumped foe, stalked the pace while two wide throughout the first three quarters then rallied in the upper stretch before giving way in the end. 1st Nautical Moon ( J Alvarez 124 ) 2nd Malibu S S ( H Hernandez 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Words Of Wisdom ( G Pivaral 124 ) 3.50L 7th Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 124 ) 8.50L See full results	R Diaz 56.2kg 8.50L	7 (9)
Sam Houston Race Park 24-Mar-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5-Star of Texas Stakes. Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance $7,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.030, SP: 8.50 Pace in,vied2nd,gv way 1st Mr Money Bags ( E V Jiminez 118 ) 2nd Too Much Action ( F Jara 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 118 ) 6.00L	R Diaz 53.5kg 6.00L	3 (5)
Sam Houston Race Park 26-Feb-24 1410m FIRM R4 Race 4-Claiming $10,080 (of $16,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:25.150, SP: 3.80 Vie3w,led upr,heldwell 1st Quarterback Dak ( E Asmussen 121 ) 2nd Champagne Stooper ( I Diego 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Witt's Taquito ( A Morales 121 ) 7.75L	E Asmussen 54.9kg	1 (7)
Remington Park 28-Sep-23 1670m FIRM R6 CL (of $24,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.560, SP: 3.50 was allowed to settled inside on the backstretch, made a bid two wide on the far turn but was no menace in the stretch. 1st Implicator ( D Iram 120 ) 2nd Windcracker ( M Freddy 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Absaroka ( S Obed 120 ) 0.20L 5th Quarterback Dak ( E Stewart 124 ) 9.35L See full results	E Stewart 56.2kg 9.35L	5 (6)
Remington Park 10-Sep-23 1410m FIRM R3 Race 3 $18,522 (of $29,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:25.610, SP: 2.60 vied for the lead from the inside while racing off the rail, was in a long drive and held sway in the final strides. 1st Quarterback Dak ( S Elliott 120 ) 2nd Declined ( W Hamilton 120 ) 0.30L 3rd Stans Home Run ( L Fuentes 120 ) 2.75L See full results	S Elliott 54.4kg	1 (4)
Remington Park 20-Aug-23 1510m GOOD R8 CL (of $36,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:30.840, SP: 16.00 stalked the pace while two wide on the backstretch, was used up then gave way on the far turn. 1st Parrot Head ( H Hernandez 121 ) 2nd Logical Myth ( A J Triana 121 ) 0.20L 3rd Bobby Brinkley ( S Elliott 121 ) 4.25L 8th Quarterback Dak ( I Castillo 121 ) 10.10L See full results	I Castillo 54.9kg 10.10L	8 (8)
Lone Star Park 02-Jul-23 1610m FIRM R6 CL $7,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:36.190, SP: 14.00 prompted the pace through the first turn, moved up between horses to duel on the lead down the backside, took a short lead at the quarter pole, battled gamely through the lane but could not hold off the top pair. 1st Singapore Flash ( R Diaz 119 ) 2nd Sunlit Song ( S Elliott 124 ) 0.15L 3rd Quarterback Dak ( J Talamo 119 ) 3.00L See full results	J Talamo 54kg 3.00L	3 (8)
Lone Star Park 18-Jun-23 1110m R3 CL $6,700 (of $33,501) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:04.610 chased the pace while three wide, was gaining steadily throughout the turn to rally in the stretch but was no match for the pace setter in the end. 1st Carbon Stryker ( R E Eramia 123 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( S Elliott 123 ) 3.25L 3rd Darylslittlediablo ( F J Manrrique 123 ) 7.25L See full results	S Elliott 55.8kg 3.25L	2 (6)
Lone Star Park 28-May-23 1410m R5 CL $1,190 (of $17,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:24.670 settled off the leaders along the rail and rallied in the lane to make up ground. 1st Punch Em ( L D Goncalves 120 ) 2nd Cucina ( S Barandela 120 , Cd 115 ) 0.50L 3rd Randello ( D Cabrera 123 ) 3.75L 4th Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 123 ) 6.50L See full results	R Diaz 55.8kg 6.50L	4 (9)
Lone Star Park 14-May-23 1210m GOOD R4 CL (of $34,498) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.950 trailed to midway in the lane and passed a tired rival down the lane. 1st Chief Brady ( S Barandela 124 , Cd 119 ) 2nd Darylslittlediablo ( F J Manrrique 124 ) 6.25L 3rd Stans Home Run ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 6.25L UPL Quarterback Dak ( R Diaz 124 ) 9.30L See full results	R Diaz 56.2kg 9.30L	UPD (7)
Lone Star Park 14-Apr-23 1610m R5 Race 5 $10,710 (of $17,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.260 stalked the pace, moved up three wide near the quarter pole and proved best under all out pressure. 1st Quarterback Dak ( S Elliott 124 ) 2nd Warrior's Map ( A T Jr 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Moojab Jr ( A Rodriguez 124 ) 3.75L See full results	S Elliott 56.2kg	1 (6)
Sam Houston Race Park 26-Mar-23 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3-Stakes (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.770, SP: 12.00 Stalk, 3w, gave way 1st Gold Pilot ( J Alvarez 123 ) 2nd Dust Em ( E V Jiminez 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Bling's Bellwether ( L Luzzi 118 ) 0.15L 4th Quarterback Dak ( A Contreras 118 ) 0.15L	A Contreras 53.5kg 0.15L	4 (5)
Sam Houston Race Park 19-Feb-23 1410m FIRM R8 Race 8-Stakes (of $75,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.070, SP: 11.00 Unhurried, no threat 1st Gold Pilot ( J Alvarez 118 ) 2nd Too Much Action ( L Goncalves 116 ) 4.00L 3rd Algebra ( L Luzzi 116 ) 2.00L 5th Quarterback Dak ( A Contreras 123 ) 9.50L	A Contreras 55.8kg 9.50L	5 (7)
Sam Houston Race Park 21-Jan-23 1310m FIRM R7 Race 7-Allowance Optional Claiming (of $37,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:17.380, SP: 21.00 4w turn, no menace 1st Gold Pilot ( J Alvarez 119 ) 2nd Algebra ( L Luzzi 119 ) 2.75L 3rd My Golden M ( E V Jiminez 119 ) 3.00L 4th Quarterback Dak ( A Contreras 119 ) 8.75L	A Contreras 54kg 8.75L	4 (7)
Remington Park 13-Nov-22 1110m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $33,014) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.800 raced four wide into the turn and was no threat. 1st Thatsafactjack ( F W Jr 124 ) 2nd Belews Gold ( S Elliott 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Good Scout ( L J Luzzi 120 ) 2.75L 6th Quarterback Dak ( W Hamilton 124 ) 10.75L See full results	W Hamilton 56.2kg 10.75L	6 (7)
Remington Park 13-Oct-22 1410m R8 Race 8 (of $33,075) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:23.700 was unhurried early then raced four wide on the turn, made a mild bid then failed to menace. 1st Ernie Banker ( L S Quinonez 124 ) 2nd Sarcastic Tone ( C A Torres 124 ) 0.05L 3rd Paluxy ( F W Jr 124 ) 3.30L 8th Quarterback Dak ( L J Luzzi 124 ) 10.80L See full results	L J Luzzi 56.2kg 10.80L	8 (10)
Gillespie County Fairgrounds 27-Aug-22 1410m FIRM (of $23,100), Winning Time: 01:26.770, SP: 18/5 Moved 3/8 kicked clear 1st Quarterback Dak ( A Contreras 128 ) 2nd Popeyes Heart ( E V Jiminez 125 ) 2.75L 3rd Sunday Bling ( V J Urieta 128 ) 0.50L	A Contreras 58.1kg	1 (7)
Lone Star Park 18-Jul-22 1610m GOOD R8 Highlander Training Center Assault Stakes (Stakes) (of $75,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.220 was unhurried early then swung seven to eight wide on the far turn to bid in the stretch but was no threat. 1st Kenai Bob ( F W Jr 124 ) 2nd Robo ( C A Torres 121 ) 5.00L 3rd Dust Em ( E Valdez-jiminez 121 ) 7.75L 8th Quarterback Dak ( L J Luzzi 119 ) 14.75L See full results	L J Luzzi 54kg 14.75L	8 (11)
Lone Star Park 17-Jul-22 1610m GOOD (of $44,738), Winning Time: 01:35.220, SP: 13/2 Unhurried,swung7-8w 1st Kenai Bob ( F J Wethey 124 ) 2nd Robo ( C Torres 121 ) 5.00L 3rd Dust Em ( E V Jiminez 121 ) 2.75L 8th Quarterback Dak ( L Luzzi 119 , Cd 0 ) 14.75L	L Luzzi 54kg, Cd 0 14.75L	8 (10)
Lone Star Park 05-Jul-22 1310m R3 Race 3 (of $24,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:17.990 chased the pace from the inside then made a mild bid while three wide in late stretch and was closing willingly. 1st Defender ( S Elliott 124 ) 2nd Oliver ( E Valdez-jiminez 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Town Champ ( F W Jr 122 ) 0.35L 7th Quarterback Dak ( R E Eramia 120 ) 2.45L See full results	R E Eramia 54.4kg 2.45L	7 (8)
Lone Star Park 20-Jun-22 1310m FIRM R7 Wayne Hanks Memorial Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.550 raced while three wide then bid on the turn, dug in gamely mid stretch and closed willingly in the end. 1st Algebra ( L J Luzzi 121 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( R E Eramia 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Mac B Quick ( S Elliott 121 ) 1.50L See full results	R E Eramia 54kg 0.50L	2 (6)
Lone Star Park 28-May-22 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,730 (of $39,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:39.520 chased the pace from the inside, made a mild bid on the far turn but was no threat. 1st Algebra ( L J Luzzi 122 ) 2nd Kenai Bob ( F W Jr 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Gold Pilot ( J L Alvarez 124 ) 1.75L 4th Quarterback Dak ( R E Eramia 120 ) 8.00L See full results	R E Eramia 54.4kg 8.00L	4 (5)
Keeneland 24-Oct-21 1710m R6 Race 6 $8,800 (of $88,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.580 set the pace, showed the way from a pair of vying rivals around the far turn, clung to a narrow advantage through upper stretch, but was headed passing the furlong pole, and held show from a pair of rivals on either side. 1st Beau Luminarie ( C Landeros 122 ) 2nd Bourbon Calling ( B J H Jr 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Quarterback Dak ( M Garcia 122 ) 1.35L See full results	M Garcia 55.3kg 1.35L	3 (7)
Lone Star Park 17-May-21 1610m R7 Race 7 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:40.470 was reserved early, raced five wide down the backstretch, made a five wide bid on the turn to move into contention, continued that bid to hit the front nearing the eighth pole, then wandered a bit around the sixteenths pole, but remained clear to prove best under a drive. 1st Quarterback Dak ( R E Eramia 122 ) 2nd Conga Boy ( L J Luzzi 119 ) 3.25L 3rd Ghoster ( S Elliott 121 ) 3.35L See full results	R E Eramia 55.3kg	1 (7)
Keeneland 18-Oct-20 1710m R10 Race 10 $2,200 (of $22,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:47.040 saved ground far off of the pace, then swung out and rallied stoutly three wide around the far turn, but was stymied behind foes through upper stretch, found clear racing room approaching the furlong pole, then kept on for a minor reward. 1st Money For Mischief ( M Mena 118 ) 2nd Why Why Paul Why ( D Cannon 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Quarterback Dak ( G Corrales 118 ) 2.75L See full results	G Corrales 53.5kg 2.75L	3 (10)
Saratoga 08-Sep-20 1710m R11 Race 11 (of $55,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.320 1st Scanno ( L Saez 120 ) 2nd Mr. Kringle ( J Lezcano 118 ) 1.00L 3rd Mystery Bank ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 2.25L 9th Quarterback Dak ( K Carmouche 120 ) 6.50L See full results	K Carmouche 54.4kg 6.50L	9 (10)
Keeneland 10-Jul-20 1710m R4 Race 4 $5,000 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.800 was forwardly placed along the inside, shifted off of the rail at the half mile pole, stalked three wide around the far turn, but failed to keep pace with the leader in upper stretch while making a bid for place, and prevailed over an inner game foe for the position under a long drive through the lane. 1st Embellisher ( B J H Jr 123 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( G Corrales 118 ) 4.00L 3rd Urbanite ( C J Lanerie 118 ) 4.75L See full results	G Corrales 53.5kg 4.00L	2 (11)
Churchill Downs 29-May-20 1710m R10 Race 10 $18,270 (of $29,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:46.780 chased the pace early, was in the five path into the lane, took over command down the lane and drew away late under a steady drive. 1st Quarterback Dak ( G Corrales 118 ) 2nd Deanos Cape ( C J Lanerie 118 ) 3rd Draw The Line ( B J H Jr 118 ) See full results	G Corrales 53.5kg	1 (11)
Turfway Park 01-Feb-20 1610m R6 Race 6 $3,200 (of $16,000) Barrier 2 1st Deerslayer ( G Corrales 122 ) 2nd Quarterback Dak ( J A Garcia 122 ) 3rd Jilt ( A Jimenez 122 )	J A Garcia 55.3kg	2 (4)
Turfway Park 04-Jan-20 1310m R5 Race 5 $1,600 (of $16,000) Barrier 9 1st Bexar ( G Corrales 122 ) 2nd Banana Pepper ( S Leon 118 ) 3rd Quarterback Dak ( A Jimenez 122 )	A Jimenez 55.3kg	3 (4)