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Test Score is a 4yo b from the United States trained by H. Graham Motion. He is out of the mare Joy Of Learning and by the stallion Lookin At Lucky. The horse has secured five victories so far. On 25 Jan 2026 at Gulfstream, Test Score captured its biggest triumph, winning the $1,000,000 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes. It has been a money‑maker for bettors; wagering on the horse throughout its career would have yielded an 82% return on investment.
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Gulfstream • Del Mar • Santa Anita • Kentucky Downs • Saratoga • Churchill Downs • KeenelandRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 25-Jan-26 1811m R12 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (Stakes) $630,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:47.040, SP: 9.00 was well placed along the rail into the first turn, traveled well while saving ground throughout, swung five wide leaving the turn to make a bid and went on even terms by the furlong marker and then gained a short lead by the sixteenth marker and then held off his barn mate late to prove best under a drive. 1st Test Score ( M Franco 123 ) 2nd One Stripe ( G Lerena 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Almendares ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 1.25L See full results | M Franco 55.8kg | 1 (12) |
| Del Mar 30-Nov-25 1810m FIRM R9 Hollywood Derby (Stakes) $30,000 (of $300,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:50.740, SP: 1.67 angled to the rail tracking the pacesetter, coaxed along still next to the fence on the far turn, raced a bit off the rail into the drive, had to steady when lacking room in upper stretch, urged past the eighth pole before having to pause again entering the final sixteenth, split foes late and finished gamely inside the top pair to earn the show honors. 1st Salamis ( U Rispoli 122 ) 2nd Tom's Magic ( A Fresu 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Test Score ( J Hernandez 122 ) 0.50L See full results | J Hernandez 55.3kg 0.50L | 3 (8) |
| Santa Anita 26-Oct-25 1810m FIRM R5 Twilight Derby (Stakes) $126,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:47.660, SP: 1.67 tracked in the two path early, bid three then four wide around the far turn, fought three deep into the final furlong and drove clear from inner rivals late. 1st Test Score ( J Hernandez 124 ) 2nd Maaz ( R Gonzalez 124 ) 1.50L 3rd Namaron ( H Berrios 124 ) 0.50L See full results | J Hernandez 56.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Kentucky Downs 31-Aug-25 2110m FIRM R10 DK Horse Nashville Derby Invitational Stakes (Stakes) $245,000 (of $3,500,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:06.760, SP: 4.00 rated along under a snug hold, raced two to three wide between rivals in the stretch and had not enough. 1st Wimbledon Hawkeye ( L Dettori 122 ) 2nd Burnham Square ( B J Hernandez 120 ) 0.20L 3rd Hill Road ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 3.75L 4th Test Score ( M Franco 124 ) 3.95L See full results | M Franco 56.2kg 3.95L | 4 (12) |
| Saratoga 03-Aug-25 1910m FIRM R9 Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (Stakes) $75,000 (of $750,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:52.820, SP: 4.00 was fractious in the gate, saved ground on the first turn, came out entering the backstretch, settled off the pace, was given his cue at the seven-sixteenths pole, went around most of the far turn in the three path under urging then shifted to the four path, turned into upper stretch under a drive, gained to make a bid into the final furlong, battled with two foes to the finish and missed while able to get the show. HOTAZHELL (GB) was taken back early then tucked in, went around most of the turn in the two path, was forced out to the three then four path later on that bend then dropped back to the two path, raced towards the rear under a hold, navigated the far turn in the three path while inside of a foe, was asked outside the quarter-pole, tried to get out while in the four path into the stretch but was kept in by NEW CENTURY, was urged along behind foes into the final furlong, moved out to get clear space in front outside the sixteenth-pole and finished with good energy but was too late while up for the last spot in the superfecta. 1st World Beater ( J Alvarado 122 ) 2nd Juwelier ( U Rispoli 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Test Score ( M Franco 122 ) 0.60L See full results | M Franco 55.3kg 0.60L | 3 (9) |
| Saratoga 05-Jul-25 1810m GOOD R9 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (Stakes) $472,500 (of $750,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:45.560, SP: 4.00 Bobbled, brush gate st 1st Test Score ( M Franco 122 ) 2nd World Beater ( J Torres 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Luther ( K Shoemark 122 ) 0.15L See full results | M Franco 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 04-May-25 1710m GOOD R9 American Turf S. presented by Ford (Stakes) $200,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:41.640, SP: 7.00 Lng drv, prevail place 1st Zulu Kingdom ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Test Score ( M Franco 122 ) 1.25L 3rd New Century ( I O Jr 122 ) 0.15L See full results | M Franco 55.3kg 1.25L | 2 (14) |
| Keeneland 08-Apr-25 1710m GOOD R8 Transylvania S. Presented by Keeneland Select (Stakes) $378,000 (of $600,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:43.840, SP: 9.00 tracked in the three path, rallied five wide in upper stretch to bid at the furlong grounds and drew clear. 1st Test Score ( M Franco 118 ) 2nd Scipio ( F Prat 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Maui Strong ( V Cheminaud 118 ) 1.25L See full results | M Franco 53.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Gulfstream 02-Feb-25 1710m GOOD R10 Kitten's Joy Stakes (Stakes) $16,500 (of $165,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.480, SP: 2.50 rated in the three path, was coaxed in the two path midway around the far turn, angled out to the eight path passing the eighth pole, and rallied for show late. 1st Charlie's To Blame ( L Saez 118 ) 2nd Maui Strong ( J Alvarado 120 ) 0.20L 3rd Test Score ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 2.10L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.4kg 2.10L | 3 (7) |
| Del Mar 02-Nov-24 1610m GOOD R4 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (Stakes) $40,000 (of $200,001) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:37.440, SP: 11.00 3w,bpd3/8&5/16,denied 1st Chasing Liberty ( I O Jr 120 ) 2nd Test Score ( M Franco 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Cavallo Bay ( W Buick 120 ) 1.25L See full results | M Franco 54.4kg 0.25L | 2 (14) |
| Keeneland 05-Oct-24 1610m GOOD R2 Md $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.470 transferred contact from an outer rival to an inner foe at the start, tracked along the inside, steadied when an outer rival moved across his path in upper stretch, regrouped shortly after, split foes to offer a four wide bid among rivals in the final furlong, led and sparred with an outer rival through the final sixteenth and held gamely. 1st Test Score ( M Franco 119 ) 2nd West Beach ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 0.25L 3rd War And Majesty ( C J Lanerie 119 ) 2.75L See full results | M Franco 54kg | 1 (12) |
| Saratoga 30-Aug-24 1710m FIRM R10 With Anticipation Stakes (Stakes) $7,000 (of $175,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.790 Bump btw st, one paced 1st Zulu Kingdom ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Tenacious Leader ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Cavallo Bay ( D Davis 122 ) 3.25L 5th Test Score ( J Alvarado 118 ) 3.35L See full results | J Alvarado 53.5kg 3.35L | 5 (6) |
| Saratoga 20-Jul-24 1110m GOOD R1 Md $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:02.410 3-4w upper, mild kick 1st Governor Sam ( I O Jr 119 ) 2nd Test Score ( M Franco 119 ) 2.25L 3rd No Evidence ( J Rosario 119 ) 4.25L See full results | M Franco 54kg 2.25L | 2 (6) |