Sterling Silver (USA) Horse
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Sterling Silver, a 7yo gr/ro from the United States, is trained by Anthony R. Margotta, Jr. He is by the stallion Cupid out of the mare Sheet Humor and has collected 11 wins so far. On October 26, 2025, at Belmont’s Big A, he earned his most important triumph, the $200,000 Iroquois Stakes.
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Gulfstream • Belmont At The Big A • Saratoga • Aqueduct • Churchill Downs • Keeneland • Tampa Bay Downs • Belmont ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 25-Jan-26 1408m R11 Inside Information S. presented by MyRacehorse (Stakes) $45,000 (of $225,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:21.410, SP: 6.00 raced in range outside, advanced five wide around the turn and finished willingly to be clearly second best. 1st Grand Job ( J Alvarado 118 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 120 ) 2.75L 3rd Claret Beret ( M J Husbands 118 ) 5.50L See full results | J Castellano 54.4kg 2.75L | 2 (11) |
| Gulfstream 27-Dec-25 1609m FIRM R9 Rampart Stakes (Stakes) $78,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.280, SP: 5.50 tracked the pace in the four path, bid nearing the quarter pole, vied outside through midstretch, drove clear leaving the eighth pole, switched back to the left lead in deep stretch and held safe. 1st Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 121 ) 2nd Necessity ( I O Jr 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Claret Beret ( M Husbands 121 ) 1.50L See full results | J Castellano 54.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Belmont At The Big A 26-Oct-25 1310m R8 Iroquois Stakes (Stakes) $126,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:15.090, SP: 2.88 1st Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 125 ) 2nd Stonewall Star ( D Davis 123 ) 2.00L 3rd My Mane Squeeze ( R J Santana 125 ) 0.50L See full results | J Alvarado 56.7kg | 1 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 28-Sep-25 1310m R8 Gallant Bloom Stakes (Stakes) $25,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.780, SP: 5.00 1st R Disaster ( J Ortiz 123 ) 2nd Patricia Ann ( J Castellano 121 ) 3.50L 3rd Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 123 ) 5.50L See full results | J Alvarado 55.8kg 5.50L | 3 (8) |
| Saratoga 23-Aug-25 1710m FIRM R9 Yaddo S. Presented by STIHL (Stakes) $10,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:41.410, SP: 5.50 1st Awesome Czech ( R J Santana 124 ) 2nd Moonage Daydream ( F Prat 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Spinning Colors ( J Velazquez 126 ) 0.15L 4th Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 126 ) 4.30L See full results | J Alvarado 57.2kg 4.30L | 4 (10) |
| Saratoga 31-Jul-25 1410m R8 Hcp $18,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:22.660, SP: 3.00 was bumped at the start, settled on the outside, was roused in the three then four path on the turn, spun into the stretch in the five path, was guided further out near the three-sixteenths pole and lacked the needed response while best of the rest. 1st My Mane Squeeze ( L Saez 126 ) 2nd Tricky Temper ( J Ortiz 122 ) 6.25L 3rd Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 126 ) 9.75L See full results | J Alvarado 57.2kg 9.75L | 3 (6) |
| Saratoga 05-Jun-25 1810m R8 Critical Eye Stakes (Stakes) $40,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:50.260, SP: 1.22 3-4p turns,led,denied 1st Bernietakescharge ( M Romero 126 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 126 ) 0.25L 3rd Racing Colors ( G Jose 124 ) 12.50L See full results | J Alvarado 57.2kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Belmont At The Big A 11-May-25 1610m FIRM R10 Ruffian Stakes (Stakes) $40,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.040, SP: 4.00 Shuffld some5/8,3p trn 1st Jody's Pride ( J Rosario 120 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 118 ) 0.75L 3rd My Mane Squeeze ( M Franco 124 ) 2.50L See full results | J Castellano 53.5kg 0.75L | 2 (7) |
| Aqueduct 07-Apr-25 1610m FIRM R4 Biogio's Rose Stakes (Stakes) $78,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:35.700, SP: 1.67 Bmp brk,3-4path turn 1st Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 124 ) 2nd Sweet Brown Sugar ( L Luzzi 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Caldwell Luvs Gold ( M Franco 124 ) 4.00L See full results | J Castellano 56.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Aqueduct 28-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R8 Bay Ridge Stakes (Stakes) $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:35.020, SP: 1.91 4w upper, mild kick 1st Stonewall Star ( D Davis 123 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Midtown Lights ( S Vives 121 ) 6.50L See full results | J Alvarado 57.2kg 2.25L | 2 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 28-Oct-24 1810m GOOD R5 Empire Distaff Stakes (Stakes) $50,000 (of $250,001) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:50.430, SP: 1.67 Bobbled, bumped st 1st Venti Valentine ( I O Jr 126 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J R Velazquez 126 ) 0.05L 3rd Amanda's Folly ( J L Ortiz 122 ) 7.30L See full results | J R Velazquez 57.2kg 0.05L | 2 (6) |
| Belmont At The Big A 30-Sep-24 1310m FIRM R2 Gallant Bloom Stakes (Stakes) $25,000 (of $250,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:15.460 Carried in brk,ins trn 1st Ways And Means ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Nic's Style ( J Alvarado 122 ) 4.00L 3rd Sterling Silver ( I O Jr 122 ) 6.75L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg 6.75L | 3 (5) |
| Saratoga 08-Aug-24 1610m FIRM R8 Hcp $78,750 (of $125,001) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.400 Ins-2p,bid3/16,easd up 1st Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 124 ) 2nd Maggy's Palace ( D Davis 116 ) 9.75L 3rd Smokin' Hot Kitty ( K Carmouche 118 ) 10.50L See full results | J Alvarado 56.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Saratoga 25-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R7 Hcp $8,000 (of $200,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.360 three wide in pursuit, got set down angled out six wide at the top of the stretch, made no late headway. 1st Spirit Wind ( M E Smith 120 ) 2nd Accede ( F Prat 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Clearly Unhinged ( J Rosario 122 ) 1.25L 5th Sterling Silver ( J Alvarado 118 ) 3.25L See full results | J Alvarado 53.5kg 3.25L | 5 (5) |
| Belmont At The Big A 24-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R8 Dancin Renee Stakes (Stakes) $12,501 (of $125,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.110 Chased 4-2w, mild kick 1st Kant Hurry Love ( T Mccarthy 124 ) 2nd Leeloo ( J Rosario 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 124 ) 1.50L See full results | J Castellano 56.2kg 1.50L | 3 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 05-May-24 1410m FIRM R6 Derby City Distaff S. presented by Kendall-Jackson Winery (Stakes) $28,500 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:21.750, SP: 19.00 raced back early on from the seven path, was in the six path into the lane under a rally, made a bid near the eighth pole but flattened out late in the drive. 1st Vahva ( I O Jr 123 ) 2nd Alva Starr ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Flying Connection ( F Geroux 123 ) 0.15L 5th Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 123 ) 3.30L See full results | J Castellano 55.8kg 3.30L | 5 (10) |
| Keeneland 07-Apr-24 1410m FIRM R8 Resolute Racing Madison Stakes (Stakes) $42,000 (of $600,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.360, SP: 9.50 saved ground off of the pace, but failed to threaten. 1st Alva Starr ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 2nd Vahva ( I O Jr 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Red Carpet Ready ( L Saez 123 ) 4.50L 4th Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 123 ) 6.00L See full results | J Castellano 55.8kg 6.00L | 4 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 10-Mar-24 1410m FIRM R8 Hcp $31,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:22.040, SP: 2.60 raced off the pace on the inside up the backstretch, saved ground around the turn, switched outside to began a bid nearing the eighth pole and gained ground late to get up for the win just in time. 1st Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 119 ) 2nd Poiema ( J Ortiz 118 ) 0.20L 3rd Night Cap ( T Gaffalione 117 ) 1.75L See full results | J Castellano 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Aqueduct 18-Nov-23 1210m GOOD R8 Autumn Days Stakes (Stakes) $10,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:07.550, SP: 9.00 chased along the inside, was patiently handled until set down spinning just off the inside into upper stretch, offered up a mild bid. 1st Lady Milagro ( L R Jr 120 ) 2nd Danse Macabre ( A Beschizza 123 ) 1.50L 3rd All That Magic ( K Carmouche 125 ) 0.30L 4th Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 125 ) 2.00L See full results | J Castellano 56.7kg 2.00L | 4 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 30-Oct-23 1310m FIRM R7 Iroquois Stakes (Stakes) $94,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.470, SP: 1.40 four wide in pursuit, came under coaxing angled seven wide into upper stretch, rallied to engage the leader inside the final furlong under a light drive, got bumped when taking command in the final strides to the finish and was up to prevail. 1st Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 123 ) 2nd Leeloo ( J Lezcano 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Captainsdaughter ( L R Jr 123 ) 6.75L See full results | J Castellano 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Belmont At The Big A 02-Oct-23 1310m R5 Gallant Bloom Stakes (Stakes) $50,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.180 1st Caramel Swirl ( J Alvarado 124 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 122 ) 3rd Headland ( J Lezcano 122 ) 4.00L See full results | J Castellano 55.3kg | 2 (4) |
| Saratoga 27-Aug-23 1410m FIRM R10 Hcp (of $500,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:20.950, SP: 36.00 3-4w upper, tired 1st Echo Zulu ( F Geroux 123 ) 2nd Goodnight Olive ( I O Jr 124 ) 2.50L 3rd Matareya ( F Prat 122 ) 6.25L 6th Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 116 ) 12.15L See full results | J Castellano 52.6kg 12.15L | 6 (7) |
| Saratoga 30-Jul-23 1410m FIRM R5 CL $98,280 (of $156,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.100, SP: 3.20 5w upper, inched away 1st Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 124 ) 2nd Good Sam ( I O Jr 118 ) 1.00L 3rd You Look Cold ( J Alvarado 124 ) 6.25L See full results | J Castellano 56.2kg | 1 (4) |
| Belmont Park 26-Jun-23 1210m R8 CL $12,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.400 broke in and brushed with a foe, settled off the pace, was asked in the three path while between foes on the turn, chased in the two path in the stretch, gained in the final sixteenth and finished willingly for the show. 1st Kant Hurry Love ( T Mccarthy 120 ) 2nd Grannys Connection ( E Cancel 120 ) 0.05L 3rd Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 124 ) 0.80L See full results | J Castellano 56.2kg 0.80L | 3 (7) |
| Belmont Park 30-May-23 1710m R3 CL $40,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.820 Off step slow,3w turn 1st Classy Edition ( I O Jr 126 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Timeless Journey ( D Davis 126 ) 11.00L See full results | J Castellano 57.2kg 2.25L | 2 (6) |
| Aqueduct 23-Apr-23 1410m GOOD R9 CL $51,660 (of $82,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.960 2-3w uppr, closed, up 1st Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 126 ) 2nd To A T ( D Davis 126 ) 0.75L 3rd Chasing Cara ( J A Gomez 126 ) 2.00L See full results | J Castellano 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 12-Mar-23 1410m R5 Hcp $3,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.030 chased the leader between horses through the opening stages, navigated the turn from the four path and finished evenly while never threatening the top two. 1st Tap Dance Fever ( J C Ferrer 119 ) 2nd Olivia Darling ( E Jaramillo 120 ) 4.25L 3rd She's Peachy Keen ( S Camacho 117 ) 6.75L 4th Sterling Silver ( L Saez 118 ) 7.50L See full results | L Saez 53.5kg 7.50L | 4 (10) |
| Keeneland 06-Nov-22 1410m R3 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (Stakes) (of $1,000,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:21.610 lacked a response when asked. 1st GOODnight Olive ( I O Jr 124 ) 2nd Echo Zulu ( R S Jr 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Wicked Halo ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 3.50L 9th Sterling Silver ( J Castellano 122 ) 9.70L See full results | J Castellano 55.3kg 9.70L | 9 (12) |
| Belmont At The Big A 26-Sep-22 1310m FIRM R9 Gallant Bloom Stakes (Stakes) $25,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:16.580 chased three then two wide coming under coaxing near the quarter pole, swung five wide into upper stretch and improved position to secure the show honors. 1st Kimari ( J Rosario 124 ) 2nd Lady Rocket ( I O Jr 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 10.75L See full results | T Mccarthy 53.5kg 10.75L | 3 (5) |
| Saratoga 03-Sep-22 1210m FIRM R9 Prioress Stakes (Stakes) $50,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.160 bumped with rivals on both sides early then was squeezed back, moved in then settled at the rear, traveled around the turn in the two path, was roused outside the quarter-pole, came three wide into the stretch under a drive, moved out under a left-handed crop coming to the eighth-pole then switched to a right-handed crop, rallied outside in the final furlong and finished fast but was too late while clear for the place. 1st Wicked Halo ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Union Lake ( J R Velazquez 118 ) 3.00L See full results | T Mccarthy 54.4kg 0.25L | 2 (8) |
| Saratoga 07-Aug-22 1410m GOOD R9 Longines Test Stakes (Stakes) $35,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.870 coaxed from the start, chased four wide under coaxing from the three-eighths, angled four then three wide into upper stretch and weakened. 1st Chi Town Lady ( J Rosario 118 ) 2nd Hot Peppers ( L Saez 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Matareya ( F Prat 124 ) 1.75L 4th Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 11.50L See full results | T Mccarthy 53.5kg 11.50L | 4 (7) |
| Belmont Park 10-Jul-22 1310m FIRM R8 Victory Ride Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:17.730 brushed with a foe while off a step slow then dropped back, was ridden along on the outside, went three wide around the turn, came four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed kick while just up for the show. 1st Hot Peppers ( L Saez 122 ) 2nd Half Is Enough ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 122 ) 3.25L See full results | T Mccarthy 55.3kg 3.25L | 3 (5) |
| Belmont Park 31-May-22 1410m R7 Bouwerie Stakes (Stakes) $78,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:24.410 settled off the pace, was carried out outside the five-eighths then dropped in, came under urging in the three path around the turn, rallied four wide into the stretch then took over around the three-sixteenths, shook clear outside the furlong marker and drew off under steady urging. 1st Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 122 ) 2nd Captainsdaughter ( J Castellano 118 ) 4.25L 3rd November Rein ( J Rosario 122 ) 13.75L See full results | T Mccarthy 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Keeneland 09-Apr-22 1710m R9 Central Bank Ashland Stakes (Stakes) (of $600,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.160 was bumped and bothered at the start, raced back early on while in the four path along the first turn, was on the inside along the far turn and into the lane while empty down the lane. 1st Nest ( I O Jr 121 ) 2nd Cocktail Moments ( C J Lanerie 121 ) 8.25L 3rd Interstatedaydream ( F Geroux 121 ) 8.30L 5th Sterling Silver ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 17.55L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg 17.55L | 5 (8) |
| Aqueduct 06-Mar-22 1610m R9 Busher Invitational Stakes (Stakes) (of $250,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.650 to the four path, raced three wide just off the pace, advanced through the turn coming under coaxing at the three-eighths, cornered three to four wide into upper stretch, took over command with three-sixteenths to go and drew clear under a drive, then got geared down inside the final sixteenth to the finish prevailing comfortably on the wire. 1st Venti Valentine ( M Franco 118 ) 2nd Shotgun Hottie ( E Cancel 120 ) 7.00L 3rd Magic Circle ( K Carmouche 120 ) 7.75L 5th Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 21.50L See full results | T Mccarthy 53.5kg 21.50L | 5 (5) |
| Aqueduct 23-Jan-22 1310m R8 Franklin Square Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.280 chased along the inside from mid pack, came under coaxing at the five-sixteenths advancing through the latter portion of the turn, spun just off the inside into upper stretch, rallied to issue a challenge through the final furlong taking command nearing the sixteenth pole, then edged away to the finish kept to task. SANDY'. 1st Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 120 ) 2nd Sandy's Garden ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Thinking It Over ( D Davis 120 ) 5.00L See full results | T Mccarthy 54.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Aqueduct 22-Nov-21 1210m R6 Race 6 $44,100 (of $70,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:13.200 chased the early pace four to five wide, then advanced three wide on the turn, moved out five wide into the stretch, lugged in leaving the furlong marker, then was corrected, continued to close well on the outside to get up winning the bob in a near even finish. 1st Sterling Silver ( T Mccarthy 119 ) 2nd Kant Hurry Love ( M Franco 119 ) 0.05L 3rd Laochi ( E Cancel 119 ) 0.15L See full results | T Mccarthy 54kg | 1 (12) |