Reef Runner (USA) Horse
About
Reef Runner is a 4yo bay gelding from the United States, trained by David Fawkes. He is by The Big Beast out of Paradise Bay and has recorded seven wins so far. On 28 September 2025 at Santa Anita, Reef Runner achieved his most important triumph, collecting the $200,000 Eddie D Stakes. The horse has proved lucrative for bettors; a career‑long backer would have seen a 50% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 21-Dec-25 1006m FIRM R5 Janus Stakes (Stakes) $78,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:54.180, SP: 2.63 1st Reef Runner ( T Gaffalione 125 ) 2nd And Uwish ( E Zayas 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Coppola ( I O Jr 125 ) 1.50L See full results | T Gaffalione 56.7kg | 1 (8) |
| Del Mar 02-Nov-25 1010m FIRM R5 Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Stakes) $70,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:55.240, SP: 7.00 tracked on the inside from out of range, moved off the fence at the top of the stretch, angled back to the inside in the final sixteenth and kept on to earn a minor award. 1st Shisospicy ( I O Jr 121 ) 2nd Ag Bullet ( J Velazquez 123 ) 2.50L 3rd Khaadem ( L Dettori 126 ) 0.50L 4th Reef Runner ( T Gaffalione 126 ) 4.00L See full results | T Gaffalione 57.2kg 4.00L | 4 (12) |
| Santa Anita 28-Sep-25 1310m FIRM R8 Eddie D Stakes (Stakes) $126,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.650, SP: 4.33 1st Reef Runner ( A Ayuso 122 ) 2nd Yellow Card ( K Kimura 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Sorrento Sky ( U Rispoli 122 ) 3.00L See full results | A Ayuso 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Del Mar 31-Aug-25 1010m FIRM R9 Hcp $30,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 00:55.900, SP: 13.00 came in to bother rivals shortly after the start, chased outside a rival out of range, bumped between runners and got boxed in outside the quarter pole, cut to the inside entering the stretch, rallied along the fence, took over in deep stretch and was able to hold on. 1st Motorious ( A Fresu 125 ) 2nd Reef Runner ( A Fresu 120 ) 3rd Beyond Brilliant ( R Gonzalez 119 ) 1.00L See full results | A Fresu 54.4kg | 2 (12) |
| Gulfstream 04-Aug-25 1010m R10 Hcp $41,500 (of $70,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:55.100, SP: 4.50 well placed in the early stages, angled three wide to upper stretch, full of run to the final sixteenth, took command in deep stretch and edged away under a drive. 1st Reef Runner ( R Gutierrez 122 ) 2nd And Uwish ( E Zayas 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Abrir Caminos ( M Meneses 119 ) 1.00L See full results | R Gutierrez 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Gulfstream 02-May-25 1010m GOOD R8 Race 8 $5,800 (of $58,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:54.130, SP: 5.00 raced off the pace on the inside up the backstretch, saved ground around the bend, began a bid entering the stretch and improved position from there. 1st Extendo ( E Gonzalez 118 ) 2nd Bring Theband Home ( R Maragh 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Reef Runner ( J Bravo 120 ) 1.50L See full results | J Bravo 54.4kg 1.50L | 3 (7) |
| Gulfstream 06-Apr-25 1010m GOOD R6 Hcp $7,000 (of $70,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:54.860, SP: 4.50 dueled on the inside through the early going, continued to battle from the rail around the turn and into the lane and was caught late. 1st Horsepower ( R Maragh 120 ) 2nd Xy Speed ( P Lopez 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Reef Runner ( J Bravo 121 ) 0.80L See full results | J Bravo 54.9kg 0.80L | 3 (5) |
| Gulfstream 09-Mar-25 1010m GOOD R5 Silks Run Stakes (Stakes) $23,000 (of $115,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:55.580, SP: 4.33 tracked the leader on the inside early, navigated the turn from the two path, dueled in upper stretch, edged clear while drifting out and was caught at the wire. 1st Eamonn ( E Zayas 120 ) 2nd Reef Runner ( M Vasquez 122 ) 0.05L 3rd Biz Biz Buzz ( P Lopez 118 ) 1.00L See full results | M Vasquez 55.3kg 0.05L | 2 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 23-Feb-25 1010m GOOD R10 Turf Dash Stakes (Stakes) $8,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:55.470, SP: 8.00 was bumped at the break and reserved early two path, eased out on the turn and swung out six wide leaving the turn and had a belated rally to gain the last spot in the superfecta. 1st Rouki ( S Camacho 118 ) 2nd Horsepower ( R Maragh 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Isivunguvungu ( S Marin 120 ) 0.75L 4th Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 2.75L See full results | M A Vasquez 53.5kg 2.75L | 4 (10) |
| Gulfstream 26-Jan-25 1010m GOOD R5 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes (Stakes) $16,500 (of $165,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 00:54.430, SP: 8.00 bumped at the start, raced off the pace three wide, angled six wide in upper stretch, continued on the left lead and rallied for the show. 1st Coppola ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Capture The Lion ( E Gonzalez 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 122 ) 1.00L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.3kg 1.00L | 3 (12) |
| Gulfstream 22-Dec-24 1010m GOOD R8 Janus Stakes (Stakes) $14,000 (of $140,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:54.600, SP: 10.00 slammed into the starting gate, trailed in the three path, swung widest in upper stretch, continued on the left lead and rallied to gain the show in the final strides. 1st Coppola ( T Gaffalione 125 ) 2nd Arzak ( I O Jr 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 123 ) 2.75L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.8kg 2.75L | 3 (11) |
| Gulfstream 09-Nov-24 1010m GOOD R8 Race 8 $12,600 (of $62,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:54.340, SP: 7.00 bumped with an outer foe at the start, chased in the three path, was ridden around the turn, swung from the five path into the stretch, and ran on while on his left lead for place. 1st Xy Speed ( P Lopez 125 ) 2nd Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 122 ) 0.05L 3rd Yes I Am Free ( J C Ferrer 125 ) 1.05L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.3kg 0.05L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 22-Sep-24 1010m FIRM R6 Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint Stakes (Stakes) $59,850 (of $95,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.540 2p3/8,5p lane,drew clr 1st Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 2nd Takecareofbusiness ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Oh Darlin ( E J Zayas 119 ) 2.50L See full results | M A Vasquez 53.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Saratoga 12-Aug-24 1110m GOOD R8 Mahony Stakes (Stakes) $1,125 (of $149,999) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:02.870 settled on the outside, was roused four wide on the turn, brushed with a foe while carried out in upper stretch and lacked the needed response. 1st Fandom ( D Davis 122 ) 2nd Run Carson ( R S Jr 118 ) 0.25L 3rd Apollo Ten ( M Franco 122 ) 1.25L 8th Reef Runner ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 3.60L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.4kg 3.60L | 8 (9) |
| Gulfstream 07-Jul-24 1010m GOOD R8 Race 8 $39,060 (of $62,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:54.980 bumped between foes at the start, raced off the pace in the three path, was coaxed from the two path midway around the turn, angled out to the five path at the top of the lane, and rallied past an inner foe in the closing stages. 1st Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 122 ) 2nd Urban Legend ( E Jaramillo 119 ) 2.50L 3rd Esperon ( L Reyes 119 ) 5.50L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 19-May-24 1010m GOOD R11 Roar Stakes (Stakes) $19,000 (of $95,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:54.770 rated in the three path, was coaxed into the turn, floated out to the six path at the entering the stretch, and ran on while on his left lead for place. 1st Crimson Advocate ( E Gonzalez 118 ) 2nd Reef Runner ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 1.00L 3rd Sir Flash ( S Leon 118 ) 1.25L See full results | M A Vasquez 53.5kg 1.00L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 24-Mar-24 1010m FIRM R6 Texas Glitter Stakes (Stakes) $7,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:55.630, SP: 2.60 bumped between foes at the start, chased in the two path, was ridden three wide around the turn, floated out to the five path at the top of the stretch, and flattened. 1st Frac Dancer ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 2nd Runnin' Rocket ( J Ruiz 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Lighting Clouds ( E Perez 120 ) 1.25L 4th Reef Runner ( P Lopez 120 ) 4.00L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg 4.00L | 4 (6) |
| Gulfstream 08-Feb-24 1010m GOOD R8 Race 8 $57,330 (of $91,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:54.640, SP: 16.00 raced in range two wide, tipped three wide nearing the quarter pole, continued on the left lead in the lane, took over near the sixteenth pole and held safe. 1st Reef Runner ( P Lopez 120 ) 2nd Valiant Force ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Esperon ( E Gonzalez 120 ) 0.30L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 13-Jan-24 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $11,800 (of $59,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.780, SP: 4.20 chased in the two path, tipped out to the four path leaving the turn to bid entering the stretch, dueled with an outer foe while being herded inwards into the final furlong, and was edged out late to place. 1st General Ledger ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Reef Runner ( P Lopez 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Zio Lorenzo ( E Zayas 120 ) 0.15L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg 0.50L | 2 (6) |
| Gulfstream 23-Dec-23 1010m FIRM R4 Md $31,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:56.140, SP: 5.50 2w, 4w 1/4, ridden out 1st Reef Runner ( P Lopez 118 ) 2nd Test Factor ( I O Jr 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Fulanito ( J Ortiz 118 ) 0.15L See full results | P Lopez 53.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Gulfstream 12-Nov-23 1410m FIRM R5 Md (of $40,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:23.610, SP: 11.00 chased the pace four wide, bumped in upper stretch and faded. 1st Roar Ready ( L Reyes 118 ) 2nd Khoolzan ( E Perez 118 ) 5.25L 3rd Secret Lover ( E Zayas 118 ) 4.00L 5th Reef Runner ( S Camacho 118 ) 9.75L See full results | S Camacho 53.5kg 9.75L | 5 (9) |
| Gulfstream 15-Oct-23 1310m FIRM R5 Md $4,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:18.960, SP: 8.50 raced in range five wide around the turn, continued on the left lead in the lane and was up for the show. 1st Lace Up ( L Panici 118 ) 2nd Khoolzan ( E Perez 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Reef Runner ( S Camacho 118 ) 7.75L See full results | S Camacho 53.5kg 7.75L | 3 (11) |
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