Valentine Bug (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

13-Feb-17

Colour

bay

Sire

Dramedy

Dam

Nightfury

Prize Money

307018

Trainer

Jay P. Bernardini

Owners

Paterpop Racing

About

Mountaineer R3 Race 3 Valentine Bug is a 9yo from the United States trained by Jay P. Bernardini. He is by the stallion Dramedy out of the dam Nightfury. Valentine Bug has won nine races so far. On 30 Sep 2025 at Presque Isle Downs, Valentine Bug achieved his most notable victory, claiming the $41,000 prize in Race 7.

Raced At

Presque Isle Downs • Mountaineer • Gulfstream • Colonial Downs • Penn National

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Mahoning Valley 04-Nov-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $528 (of $17,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.510, SP: 7.00 1st Colonel Vargo ( L R Rivera 124 ) 2nd Doctor Wu ( E Barbaran 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Ernie's Martini ( C Keiser 124 ) 1.75L 5th Valentine Bug ( L A Batista 124 ) 10.25L See full results	L A Batista 56.2kg 10.25L	5 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 09-Oct-25 1610m R4 Race 4 $615 (of $41,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.690, SP: 2.88 stalked the pace to be instriking distance at the head of the stretch and failed to respond lacking a closing bid. 1st Hector ( H Villa-gomez 123 ) 2nd Goose Hunter ( G A Martinez 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Mackenzie's Novva ( V Severino 123 ) 1.35L 6th Valentine Bug ( A J Ayala 123 ) 3.65L See full results	A J Ayala 55.8kg 3.65L	6 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 30-Sep-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $25,830 (of $41,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.270, SP: 7.50 1st Valentine Bug ( A J Ayala 123 ) 2nd Tarsus Warrior ( A A Gallardo 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Thorn Of Hearts ( I O Rodriguez 123 ) 0.85L See full results	A J Ayala 55.8kg	1 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 23-Sep-25 1310m R3 Race 3 $2,200 (of $22,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.940, SP: 9.00 tracked the leader from betwen rivals on the bend, made a concerted bid midway on the bend to loom turning for home and could not close the gap in the stretch. 1st Snowname ( A J Ayala 123 ) 2nd Top Recruit ( P Morales 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Valentine Bug ( B Tapara 123 ) 1.10L See full results	B Tapara 55.8kg 1.10L	3 (5)
Mountaineer 04-Sep-25 1510m R2 Race 2 $1,260 (of $18,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:28.170, SP: 3.75 lacked room stretch. 1st Crowned Jewel ( K Gonzalez 120 ) 2nd Secret Trouble ( A Chavez 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Lucky Curlin ( R Feliciano 120 ) 1.75L 4th Valentine Bug ( C Oliveros 120 ) 2.25L See full results	C Oliveros 54.4kg 2.25L	4 (8)
Mountaineer 04-Aug-25 1410m R1 Race 1 $3,600 (of $18,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:22.370, SP: 3.50 came in causing traffic on the first turn, settled off the pace would rally into the far turn drawing even there dueling to a late lead in the two path angling out a bit only to be grabbed at the wire. 1st Too Fracing Lucky ( B Tapara 120 ) 2nd Valentine Bug ( C Oliveros 123 ) 0.05L 3rd Roundball Rock ( L A Batista 120 ) 1.80L See full results	C Oliveros 55.8kg 0.05L	2 (6)
Mountaineer 10-Jul-25 1510m GOOD R2 Race 2 $11,970 (of $19,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:31.090, SP: 6.00 rallied, late surge, driving. 1st Valentine Bug ( C Oliveros 120 ) 2nd Lucky Curlin ( R Feliciano 120 ) 0.10L 3rd Motivating ( L A Batista 120 ) 2.10L See full results	C Oliveros 54.4kg	1 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 17-Jun-25 1670m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,380 (of $34,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.450, SP: 15.00 trailed through the first turn, narrowed the gap down the backside, came under a drive midway on the turn and lacked a closing response. 1st Heavy Pour ( A A Gallardo 123 ) 2nd Twilight Dancer ( S Spieth 123 ) 3.50L 3rd He's A Mess ( P Morales 123 ) 11.25L 4th Valentine Bug ( B Tapara 123 ) 12.00L See full results	B Tapara 55.8kg 12.00L	4 (4)
Gulfstream 05-Jan-25 1670m FIRM R7 Race 7 $15,751 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.980, SP: 6.50 came in nearing the first turn and was clipped behind, saved ground well off the pace, circled six wide around the far turn, closed outside and was up in deep stretch. 1st Valentine Bug ( R Maragh 122 ) 2nd Mobou ( E Gonzalez 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Mcmoney ( J Ruiz 120 ) 0.75L See full results	R Maragh 55.3kg	1 (11)
Gulfstream 15-Dec-24 1710m FIRM R10 Race 10 $210 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:42.060, SP: 5.00 raced off the pace in the three path, fanned out to the eight path turning into the lane, but did not factor. 1st Swan Lake ( I O Jr 123 ) 2nd Uncle Armando ( E J Zayas 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Mehlek ( M A Vasquez 121 ) 2.25L 6th Valentine Bug ( D V Dyke 123 ) 3.50L See full results	D V Dyke 55.8kg 3.50L	6 (8)
Gulfstream 24-Nov-24 1670m FIRM R9 Race 9 $2,499 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:40.390, SP: 10.00 Bump st, rail, 7w 3/16 1st Swan Lake ( I O Jr 123 ) 2nd Speight'spercomete ( J Bravo 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Valentine Bug ( D V Dyke 123 ) 0.75L See full results	D V Dyke 55.8kg 0.75L	3 (12)
Presque Isle Downs 22-Oct-24 1670m FIRM R4 Race 4 $20,160 (of $32,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.280 unhurried, moved up while angling out through the second turn, fanned widest into the stretch, made a steady gain, edged ahead at the furlong marker, then drew off and was kept to the task. 1st Valentine Bug ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 2nd Recycle ( W Alencar 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Major Thomas ( J Torres 122 ) 2.50L See full results	A A Gallardo 55.3kg	1 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 15-Oct-24 1670m FIRM R7 Race 7 $3,400 (of $34,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.540 tracked the pace, angled out to bid outside that one into the stretch, made a steady gain, edged ahead at the furlong marker, then was no match for the winner and held the show. 1st Eff Thirty Five ( P Morales 121 ) 2nd He's A Mess ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Valentine Bug ( E Barbaran 122 ) 4.50L See full results	E Barbaran 55.3kg 4.50L	3 (7)
Presque Isle Downs 04-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,380 (of $34,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:08.450 chased trom the fence and finished willingly while unable to gain ground. 1st Shakin It Up Larry ( G A Martinez 122 ) 2nd Heavy Pour ( A A Gallardo 121 ) 0.25L 3rd Goose Hunter ( I O Rodriguez 122 ) 2.25L 4th Valentine Bug ( B Tapara 122 ) 3.50L See full results	B Tapara 55.3kg 3.50L	4 (5)
Presque Isle Downs 27-Aug-24 1670m FIRM R5 Race 5 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.080 pulled to position in the early going, moved up two and three wide through the second turn, came three wide into the stretch, made a steady gain, edged ahead late and held. 1st Valentine Bug ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 2nd Recycle ( W Alencar 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Paynted Warrior ( G A Martinez 122 ) 1.25L See full results	A A Gallardo 55.3kg	1 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 07-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $6,800 (of $34,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.030 unhurried, moved up on the two path through the turn, came three wide into the stretch, angled out for clear racing room, made a steady gain and missed. 1st Kotylos ( B Bays 122 , Cd 115 ) 2nd Valentine Bug ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Robby's Ransom ( W Martinez 122 ) 1.85L See full results	A A Gallardo 55.3kg 0.10L	2 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 02-Jul-24 1670m FIRM R6 Race 6 $6,800 (of $34,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.790 well placed and inside, held position on the two path through the second turn, came three wide into the stretch, made a steady gain and edged up for the place late. 1st Paynted Warrior ( G A Martinez 122 ) 2nd Valentine Bug ( A A Gallardo 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Goose Hunter ( P Morales 122 ) 1.25L See full results	A A Gallardo 56.2kg 0.75L	2 (7)
Presque Isle Downs 06-Jun-24 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.570 mid pack, moved up two and three wide through the second turn, came four wide into the stretch, drifted in and drew off. 1st Valentine Bug ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 2nd Epic Luck ( S Spieth 122 ) 3.25L 3rd Lovely Ever After ( A O Stanley 117 ) 10.50L See full results	A A Gallardo 55.3kg	1 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 28-May-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $24,002) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.060, SP: 6.50 well placed and inside, saved ground through the turns, came through inside into the stretch and evened out. 1st Silent Sunday ( A Gallardo 122 ) 2nd Epic Luck ( S Spieth 122 ) 2.75L 3rd Delta Ridge ( I Rodriguez 122 ) 0.50L 5th Valentine Bug ( P Morales 122 ) 4.30L See full results	P Morales 55.3kg 4.30L	5 (7)
Gulfstream 05-May-24 1710m GOOD R9 Race 9 $2,899 (of $28,998) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.080, SP: 3.60 saved ground in range, could not gain under urging around the far turn, steadied near the quarter pole and was along for the show. 1st Grand Journey ( J Bravo 121 ) 2nd Artemus Bridge ( J Rios 121 ) 4.75L 3rd Valentine Bug ( M Vasquez 121 ) 5.50L See full results	M Vasquez 54.9kg 5.50L	3 (7)
Gulfstream 20-Apr-24 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7 $3,700 (of $37,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:34.220, SP: 40.00 broke awkwardly, raced off the pace in the two path, advanced five wide around the far turn, continued on the left lead in the lane and rallied for the show. 1st Swashbuckle ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 2nd Lorenz ( P Husbands 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Valentine Bug ( M Vasquez 122 ) 0.80L See full results	M Vasquez 55.3kg 0.80L	3 (9)
Gulfstream 18-Mar-24 1670m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,400 (of $34,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:40.190, SP: 19.00 hopped at the start, trailed inside early, edged closer three wide around the far turn, swung widest turning for home, continued on the left lead, rallied and just missed second. 1st Sand Dancer ( E Zayas 121 ) 2nd Bringer Of Rain ( J Ortiz 121 ) 3.00L 3rd Valentine Bug ( M Vasquez 121 ) 3.25L See full results	M Vasquez 54.9kg 3.25L	3 (7)
Gulfstream 19-Feb-24 1710m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $34,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:42.050, SP: 29.00 was off slow and outrun inside. 1st Be Like Clint ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 2nd Speight'spercomete ( P Lopez 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Mr Crowley ( L Saez 121 ) 0.15L 7th Valentine Bug ( M Vasquez 121 ) 4.55L See full results	M Vasquez 54.9kg 4.55L	7 (8)
Gulfstream 22-Jan-24 1670m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $34,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.090, SP: 12.00 pulled around the first turn to press the pace in the three path down the backside, was roused in the two path midway around the far turn, but weakened between foes in the stretch. 1st Mailman Money ( P Lopez 121 ) 2nd Be Like Clint ( I O Jr 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Mcmoney ( E Perez 121 ) 0.50L 7th Valentine Bug ( M Vasquez 121 ) 7.60L See full results	M Vasquez 54.9kg 7.60L	7 (7)
Gulfstream 05-Jan-24 1670m FIRM R4 Race 4 $3,200 (of $32,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.890, SP: 31.00 Bump into 1st, 3-2wd 1st Race Craft ( I O Jr 120 ) 2nd Tiz Romantic ( E Zayas 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Valentine Bug ( M Vasquez 118 ) 7.25L See full results	M Vasquez 53.5kg 7.25L	3 (7)
Gulfstream 11-Nov-23 1670m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $29,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:41.130, SP: 26.00 went evenly while racing two and three wide. 1st Race Craft ( H J Diaz 120 ) 2nd Fly The W ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 0.15L 3rd The Best Distance ( I J Pimentel 125 ) 4.00L 5th Valentine Bug ( M Meneses 120 ) 5.30L See full results	M Meneses 54.4kg 5.30L	5 (9)
Gulfstream 16-Oct-23 1670m FIRM R6 CL (of $31,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.780, SP: 15.00 was fractious in the gate, chased the pace inside and faded nearing the head of the lane. 1st Rock The Stars ( M Vasquez 120 ) 2nd You Talkin To Me ( L Reyes 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Fly The W ( E Jaramillo 125 ) 0.50L 7th Valentine Bug ( S Leon 120 ) 4.25L See full results	S Leon 54.4kg 4.25L	7 (7)
Colonial Downs 08-Sep-23 1610m R6 CL $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:35.630 broke in at the start, settled back early, advanced between rivals on the turn, came four wide into the lane and rallied, got show award. 1st Street Copper ( J Rosado 122 ) 2nd Clint Maroon ( G Ashton 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Valentine Bug ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 2.25L See full results	A A Gallardo 55.3kg 2.25L	3 (11)
Presque Isle Downs 10-Aug-23 1310m FIRM (of $20,400), Winning Time: 01:16.180, SP: 16.00 3&4w,mild gain 1st Catch On Emotional ( H V Gomez 122 ) 2nd Goodie Goomer ( A Stanley 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Retained ( P Morales 117 ) 0.50L 4th Valentine Bug ( M Rojas 122 ) 3.25L	M Rojas 55.3kg 3.25L	4 (8)
Presque Isle Downs 05-Jul-23 1210m FIRM (of $20,400), Winning Time: 01:11.090, SP: 2.80 3w str,drew off late 1st Valentine Bug ( A Gallardo 122 ) 2nd Shoshanah ( G Martinez 117 ) 2.25L 3rd Where You Was ( P Morales 122 ) 0.75L	A Gallardo 55.3kg	1 (7)
Presque Isle Downs 30-May-23 1670m FIRM (of $20,400), Winning Time: 01:41.970, SP: 19.00 3&4w, flattnd out 1st Declared ( W Alencar 122 ) 2nd The Black Strat ( R Montanez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Valentine Bug ( A Gallardo 122 ) 5.75L	A Gallardo 55.3kg 5.75L	3 (8)
Presque Isle Downs 17-May-23 1110m FIRM (of $20,400), Winning Time: 01:03.350, SP: 11.00 Never involved 1st Spirited Sol ( E Walker 122 ) 2nd Diamond Dust ( W Martinez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Samurai Prince ( A Gallardo 122 ) 0.75L 6th Valentine Bug ( G Martinez 122 ) 6.25L	G Martinez 55.3kg 6.25L	6 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 04-Oct-22 1710m FIRM CL (of $21,333), Winning Time: 01:42.610, SP: 6.50 Reared start,faded 1st Goodie Goomer ( A Stanley 122 ) 2nd Driftwood ( S Spieth 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Whiskey Double ( J Ortiz 122 ) 1.00L 6th Valentine Bug ( P Morales 124 ) 10.75L	P Morales 56.2kg 10.75L	6 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 19-Sep-22 1810m FIRM CL (of $26,000), Winning Time: 01:49.760, SP: 2.20 Svd grnd,angled out st 1st Valentine Bug ( P Morales 124 ) 2nd He's A Mess ( K Fox 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Jo Jo Hans ( S Spieth 117 ) 0.75L	P Morales 56.2kg	1 (10)
Belterra Park 28-Jul-21 1610m R5 Race 5 $1,008 (of $14,400) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:34.810 raced evenly while off rail in the stretch run. 1st Count Frost ( J Padron-barcenas 110 , Cd 115 ) 2nd Tomahawk Kitten ( F Reyes 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Forecastle ( P W Ouzts 120 ) 2.00L 4th Valentine Bug ( K Bryan 120 ) 2.05L See full results	K Bryan 54.4kg 2.05L	4 (11)
Presque Isle Downs 23-Oct-20 1210m R4 Race 4 $7,600 (of $38,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:10.290 mid pack, looped up three wide through the turn, bid on that path into the lane and closed well for the place. 1st Genevieve's Z Va ( W Martinez 118 ) 2nd Valentine Bug ( H Hernandez 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Brooklyns Surprise ( N Vickers 118 ) 2.25L See full results	H Hernandez 53.5kg 1.25L	2 (10)
Presque Isle Downs 02-Oct-20 1310m R7 Race 7 $7,600 (of $38,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:16.610 well placed and outside, angled in to save ground on the two path through the turn, came through inside of rivals into the stretch and edged up for the place. 1st King Ecliptical ( W Martinez 121 ) 2nd Valentine Bug ( H Hernandez 121 ) 2.00L 3rd Charlie Charlie ( S Spieth 121 ) 2.25L See full results	H Hernandez 54.9kg 2.00L	2 (10)
Presque Isle Downs 08-Sep-20 1310m R1 Race 1 $18,900 (of $30,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:16.500 well placed and outside, gained a striking position three wide through the turn, bid on that path into the lane, made a steady gain and drew off late. 1st Valentine Bug ( H Hernandez 120 ) 2nd Commodore Barry ( A J Ayala 124 ) 2.00L 3rd Dialed In On Alice ( P Morales 124 ) 2.25L See full results	H Hernandez 54.4kg	1 (8)
Penn National 15-Aug-20 1670m R3 Race 3 (of $18,100) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:39.530 raced forwardly three wide into the far turn then stopped. 1st Repeated Promise ( M J Inirio 126 ) 2nd Yes Sir Colonel ( B Scampton 115 , Cd 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Positive Impact ( J A Hernandez 122 ) 3.60L 9th Valentine Bug ( R Chiappe 124 ) 18.45L See full results	R Chiappe 56.2kg 18.45L	9 (10)
Penn National 06-Aug-20 1210m R10 Race 10 (of $18,100) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.480 was outrun after a slow break. 1st Flashinthenight ( A Wolfsont 124 ) 2nd Craigger ( M Chaves 126 ) 2.75L 3rd Just Got Hitched ( D G Whitney 126 ) 3.50L 6th Valentine Bug ( R Chiappe 124 ) 10.00L See full results	R Chiappe 56.2kg 10.00L	6 (9)
Presque Isle Downs 04-Oct-19 1110m R3 Race 3 $3,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 3 1st Chilly Sky ( E M Walker 117 ) 2nd Broken Love ( R D A Jr 117 ) 3rd Valentine Bug ( P Morales 120 )	P Morales 54.4kg	3 (4)