Renovator (USA) Horse
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Renovator is a 3yo colt from the United States trained by Michael R. Matz. He is sired by the stallion Mendelssohn out of the dam Why Not Be Queen. Renovator has not yet broken his maiden, going winless in four starts. In his most recent start at Gulfstream on 23rd Feb 2026, he was ridden by Javier Castellano and finished 8th, behind winner Sheriff Bart.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 23-Feb-26 1509m FIRM R1 Md (of $84,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:27.910, SP: 21.00 chased the pace two wide and came up empty in the lane. 1st Sheriff Bart ( J Alvarado 122 ) 2nd Bull Shoals ( J E Morelos 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Prize Pick ( J Bravo 122 ) 1.00L 8th Renovator ( J Castellano 122 ) 11.25L See full results | J Castellano 55.3kg 11.25L | 8 (10) |
| Delaware Park 12-Oct-25 1510m R6 Md $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:32.770, SP: 3.25 1st Mccready ( G Maldonado 122 ) 2nd Andolin ( J Vargas 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Renovator ( J Hernandez 122 ) 0.55L See full results | J Hernandez 55.3kg 0.55L | 3 (8) |
| Delaware Park 31-Aug-25 1510m R4 Md $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:30.200, SP: 5.00 saved ground setting the pace to near the eighth pole and held on well when headed for third. 1st Blue Suede Hooves ( M Chuan 118 ) 2nd Jaxer ( K Gomez 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Renovator ( J Hernandez 118 ) 1.50L See full results | J Hernandez 53.5kg 1.50L | 3 (8) |
| Delaware Park 09-Aug-25 1510m R7 Md $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:33.640, SP: 8.50 saved ground to be rated in in the two path, advanced up the backstretch to press the pace, dropped back in the far turn to make an inside bid at the gap to rally for the show. 1st Empire Of Glory ( J Hernandez 118 ) 2nd Leverage ( K Gomez 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Renovator ( X Perez 118 ) 0.50L See full results | X Perez 53.5kg 0.50L | 3 (7) |