Surprise Package (USA) Horse
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Surprise Package is a 4yo chestnut from the United States trained by Kathleen O'Connell. He is by Gift Box out of Merci Beaucoup and has claimed seven victories in his career. On 2 May 2026 at Tampa Bay Downs, he earned his biggest triumph, taking the $23,000 Race 8. The horse has been a profitable pick for bettors; backing him throughout his career would yield a 134% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Park 25-Sep-26 1673m GOOD R6 Race 6 $2,185 (of $31,216) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:44.210, SP: 1.80 saved ground early, tracked the leader on the inside up the backstretch, navigated the far turn from the three path and faded in the stretch. 1st Seeking Unity ( J M Rios 121 ) 2nd Lookin At Roses ( J A Hernandez 121 ) 2.25L 3rd Winter's Ghost ( P Lopez 124 ) 5.75L 4th Surprise Package ( J Rodriguez 124 ) 8.50L See full results | J Rodriguez 56.2kg 8.50L | 4 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 07-Sep-26 1609m FIRM R2 Race 2 $16,645 (of $26,421) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.430, SP: 2.38 1st Surprise Package ( L R Jr 123 ) 2nd Rerally ( J Gomez 125 ) 1.00L 3rd Denying ( J Ferrer 122 ) 5.00L See full results | L R Jr 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Monmouth Park 02-Aug-26 1609m FIRM R6 Race 6 $16,168 (of $25,663) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.850, SP: 5.50 was bumped at the start, vied two wide for the early lead, took over to set the pace on the inside, shook free on the turn, responded when roused at the eighth pole and remained clear under urging. 1st Surprise Package ( C Elliott 123 , Cd 116 ) 2nd Rerally ( J Aguilar 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Denying ( C Marquez 125 ) 1.00L See full results | C Elliott 55.8kg, Cd 52.6kg | 1 (5) |
| Monmouth Park 11-Jul-26 1609m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,813 (of $25,901) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:38.370, SP: 4.50 raced five wide early, stalked close up four wide, chased four wide on the far turn and tired. 1st Brave Bear ( C Sutherland 119 ) 2nd Laughing Boy ( C Rojas 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Denying ( A Morales 124 ) 3.25L 4th Surprise Package ( J Skerrett 121 , Cd 114 ) 9.50L See full results | J Skerrett 54.9kg, Cd 51.7kg 9.50L | 4 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 26-May-26 1609m R4 Hcp $5,603 (of $56,030) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.200, SP: 4.50 raced close up with a three wide trip throughout, bid outside rivals on the far turn, dueled and weakened. 1st Two's A Crowd ( P Lopez 118 ) 2nd Into It ( J Gomez 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Surprise Package ( L R Jr 116 ) 6.25L See full results | L R Jr 52.6kg 6.25L | 3 (8) |