Surprise Package (USA) Horse
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Surprise Package is a 4yo horse from the United States trained by Kathleen O'Connell. It is by Gift Box out of Merci Beaucoup and has secured three wins so far. Its most notable victory arrived on 17 Jan 2026 at Tampa Bay Downs, where it earned the $22,800 Race 5 purse. The animal has been a profitable choice for bettors, delivering a 142% return on investment for anyone who supported it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Downs 08-Feb-26 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $29,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:41.950, SP: 34.00 raced at the back of the pack in the two path through the opening half mile, came around the far turn in the three path and was empty in the stretch. 1st Into It ( L R Jr 119 ) 2nd Drama Chorus ( A Quinonez 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Create Trouble ( S Marin 119 ) 3.25L 11th Surprise Package ( C Landeros 123 ) 33.75L See full results | C Landeros 55.8kg 33.75L | 11 (12) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 17-Jan-26 1609m FIRM R5 Race 5 $14,364 (of $22,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.480, SP: 17.00 had an awkward start, rated along the inside, was cued from the three path midway around the far turn, bid at the top of the lane, took command passing the eighth pole, and drew clear. 1st Surprise Package ( C Landeros 119 ) 2nd Lake Chapala ( G Maldonado 119 ) 5.25L 3rd Zhu Daddy ( C Gil 119 ) 6.05L See full results | C Landeros 54kg | 1 (9) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 30-Nov-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $197 (of $22,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.460, SP: 7.50 raced close up to the early pace while between rivals, tracked the pace two wide and between foes into the backstretch, lost position along the far turn then came up empty in the stretch drive. 1st Quistmer ( C Landeros 121 ) 2nd Magic Heart ( A Gallardo 121 ) 2.00L 3rd That Sun Of A Gun ( S Leon 121 ) 0.75L 9th Surprise Package ( S Marin 118 ) 29.50L See full results | S Marin 53.5kg 29.50L | 9 (9) |
| Delaware Park 02-Oct-25 1710m R5 Race 5 $200 (of $26,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:42.600, SP: 10.00 raced off the pace between foes, made no impact. 1st Roundtop ( K Gomez 121 ) 2nd Specialagentjonson ( J Hernandez 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Magic Mover ( G Maldonado 121 ) 2.25L 8th Surprise Package ( S Leon 121 ) 10.60L See full results | S Leon 54.9kg 10.60L | 8 (10) |
| Monmouth Park 01-Sep-25 1710m R7 Race 7 $11,340 (of $18,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:43.680, SP: 3.00 raced two wide off the pace, then moved up on the rail on the backside, steadied behind rivals at the half mile marker, waited for room while saving ground on the far turn, made a decisive rail bid at the quarter pole, took over, kicked clear, then dug in gamely to hold off the runner up. 1st Surprise Package ( S Marin 120 ) 2nd Mungo ( S Leon 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Power And Glory ( C Sutherland 114 ) 6.75L See full results | S Marin 54.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Monmouth Park 10-Aug-25 1710m R1 Race 1 $3,600 (of $18,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.950, SP: 5.00 tracked on the inside, tracked on the far turn, rallied two wide into the stretch, closed in the three path and dug in for the place spot. 1st Dual Income ( S Marin 117 ) 2nd Surprise Package ( S Camacho 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Skull Honor ( P Lopez 117 ) 0.50L See full results | S Camacho 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (9) |
| Monmouth Park 21-Jul-25 1710m GOOD R10 Md $11,025 (of $17,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:44.550, SP: 9.00 Stalked 2w, rallied 1st Surprise Package ( S Marin 119 ) 2nd Editor's Choice ( R Moya 123 ) 2.25L 3rd We Live This Game ( J V Jr 123 ) 1.25L See full results | S Marin 54kg | 1 (11) |
| Monmouth Park 30-Jun-25 1710m GOOD R3 Md $1,750 (of $17,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:42.830, SP: 26.00 stalked the pacesetter, chased that rival on the far turn, dug in through the lane and finished evenly. 1st My Pal Max ( M Olver 119 ) 2nd We Live This Game ( P Lopez 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Surprise Package ( S Marin 119 ) 2.00L See full results | S Marin 54kg 2.00L | 3 (10) |
| Monmouth Park 15-Jun-25 1610m GOOD R1 Md $700 (of $17,500) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:37.640, SP: 15.00 raced four wide into the first turn, moved up five wide on the backside, chased and tired. 1st Dangerous Driver ( I Beato 123 ) 2nd Tears In Rain ( A Concepcion 119 ) 0.00L 3rd My Pal Max ( M Olver 119 ) 0.00L 9th Surprise Package ( J Ruiz 119 ) 10.00L See full results | J Ruiz 54kg 10.00L | 9 (12) |
| Monmouth Park 19-May-25 1210m FIRM R9 Md $700 (of $22,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.340, SP: 13.00 raced off the pace inside and did not factor. 1st Lex ( M J Sanchez 123 ) 2nd Soar Richard ( R F Moya 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Atention To Detail ( P Lopez 119 ) 4.00L 6th Surprise Package ( S Marin 119 ) 20.50L See full results | S Marin 54kg 20.50L | 6 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 27-Apr-25 1610m GOOD R2 Md $220 (of $24,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:36.070, SP: 15.00 was three wide into the first turn while vying for command, then vied for the lead two wide and came three wide into the lane and weakened in the drive. 1st Twelve Treasures ( S Camacho 120 ) 2nd Authentic Honour ( S Leon 120 ) 0.05L 3rd Venezuelan Hope ( J A Batista 120 ) 3.80L 7th Surprise Package ( I O Rodriguez 120 ) 12.30L See full results | I O Rodriguez 54.4kg 12.30L | 7 (8) |
| Gulfstream 28-Feb-25 1610m GOOD R9 Md $350 (of $44,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.170, SP: 26.00 raced in the three path around the first turn, continued up the backstretch in the middle of the pack on the outside, navigated the far turn from the two path and was empty in the lane. 1st Light Forever ( J Ruiz 118 ) 2nd Thorsness ( I O Jr 118 ) 0.25L 3rd Melody Man ( L Saez 118 ) 1.00L 7th Surprise Package ( L Panici 118 ) 11.50L See full results | L Panici 53.5kg 11.50L | 7 (8) |