Stark Contrast (USA) Horse
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Stark Contrast is a 3yo colt from the United States trained by Michael W. McCarthy. It is by Caravaggio out of Catch The Eye and has captured four victories to date. On 3 May 2026 at Churchill Downs, the horse secured its most important win, taking the $1000000.00 American Turf Stakes. Throughout its campaign it has proved rewarding for bettors; backing Stark Contrast from the start would have generated a 63% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 03-May-26 1710m FIRM R9 American Turf Stakes (Stakes) $630,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.310, SP: 2.00 pursued from midpack two to three wide and between horses, advanced four wide around the far turn, rallied to bid outside of the leader at the furlong grounds, drove clear and held sway. 1st Stark Contrast ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Remember Mamba ( J L Ortiz 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Honey Dutch ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 3.75L See full results | F Prat 55.3kg | 1 (13) |
| Turfway Park 22-Mar-26 1811m R12 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Stakes) $155,400 (of $777,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:49.940, SP: 4.00 1st Fulleffort ( I O Jr 123 ) 2nd Stark Contrast ( K Kimura 123 ) 2.50L 3rd Medici ( M Demuro 123 ) 3.50L See full results | K Kimura 55.8kg 2.50L | 2 (12) |
| Santa Anita 09-Jan-26 1609m FIRM R3 Eddie Logan Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.380, SP: 1.30 1st Stark Contrast ( K Kimura 122 ) 2nd Brigante ( E Jaramillo 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Unrivaled Time ( D Herrera 122 ) 3.00L See full results | K Kimura 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Del Mar 01-Nov-25 1610m FIRM R10 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (Stakes) $200,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:34.930, SP: 51.00 1st Gstaad ( C Soumillon 122 ) 2nd Stark Contrast ( K Kimura 122 ) 0.75L 3rd North Coast ( D B Mcmonagle 122 ) 2.25L See full results | K Kimura 55.3kg 0.75L | 2 (14) |
| Santa Anita 06-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R4 Zuma Beach Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:34.770, SP: 3.75 1st Stark Contrast ( K Kimura 122 ) 2nd Third Beer ( A Fresu 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Proletariat ( K Frey 120 ) 0.30L See full results | K Kimura 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Del Mar 07-Sep-25 1610m FIRM R3 Md $50,400 (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:36.960, SP: 4.33 1st Stark Contrast ( K Kimura 122 ) 2nd Medici ( M Demuro 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Honey's Choice ( U Rispoli 122 ) 1.25L See full results | K Kimura 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Del Mar 04-Aug-25 1210m FIRM R1 Md $4,800 (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.170, SP: 26.00 chased three deep between rivals to the turn, moved into the two path around the bend and faded in the lane. 1st Buetane ( J Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Falcon Jet ( M Smith 122 ) 3.50L 3rd Charlie's Curlin ( A Fresu 122 ) 7.25L 4th Stark Contrast ( K Kimura 122 ) 11.50L See full results | K Kimura 55.3kg 11.50L | 4 (6) |