Velveteen (USA) Horse
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Velveteen is a 4yo dk b/br from United States trained by Brian Williamson. It is sired by the stallion Mshawish out of the dam Applique. Velveteen has not yet broken its maiden status, having not won a race from 8 attempts. In its most recent race at Churchill Downs on 26th Apr 2026, Velveteen was ridden by Micah Meeks and finished 4th, behind the winner Dancewhenyoucan.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 26-Apr-26 1207m R6 Md $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.160, SP: 6.50 was bumped between horses and got crowded among foes soon after the start, laid off of the pace along the inside, split foes two wide in midstretch and ran on to reach fourth at the wire. 1st Dancewhenyoucan ( M Gutierrez 118 ) 2nd Blasphemous Rumors ( A Concepcion 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Frosty For Ever ( J A Torres 118 ) 3.75L 4th Velveteen ( M Meeks 125 , Cd 118 ) 5.50L See full results | M Meeks 56.7kg, Cd 53.5kg 5.50L | 4 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 08-Apr-26 1207m FIRM R4 Md $4,760 (of $23,800) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.400, SP: 2.50 stalked the pace between rivals, angled to the four path near the sixteenth pole and bid late. 1st Pickle Shoes ( E Roman 124 ) 2nd Velveteen ( M Meeks 124 , Cd 117 ) 1.75L 3rd Earl's Lady ( A Burgos 120 ) 1.75L See full results | M Meeks 56.2kg, Cd 53.1kg 1.75L | 2 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 07-Mar-26 1207m R3 Md $3,000 (of $15,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.540, SP: 2.88 1st Cruising The Town ( M Meeks 125 ) 2nd Velveteen ( C J Mcmahon 125 ) 0.05L 3rd Kisses For Cooper ( J Mudd 122 ) 5.50L See full results | C J Mcmahon 56.7kg 0.05L | 2 (7) |
| Fair Grounds 14-Feb-26 1207m R2 Md $1,500 (of $15,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.520, SP: 3.75 tracked the early pace between foes, angled four wide upper stretch, chased while on the left lead into the final furlong, was outkicked for the place and held clearly for the show. 1st Get Real Baby ( M J Pedroza 125 ) 2nd Kisses For Cooper ( J Mudd 122 ) 7.00L 3rd Velveteen ( C J Mcmahon 125 ) 8.75L See full results | C J Mcmahon 56.7kg 8.75L | 3 (7) |
| Fair Grounds 24-Jan-26 1609m R5 Md (of $22,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:38.160, SP: 21.00 vied for command from the two path, conceded the lead going into the far turn, retreated down the stretch, eased across. 1st Queen Wilhelmina ( R Hernandez 125 ) 2nd Sunday Slipper ( B A Curtis 125 ) 4.75L 3rd Mckinzie's Glory ( B J Hernandez 125 ) 0.50L 10th Velveteen ( C J Mcmahon 125 ) 18.75L See full results | C J Mcmahon 56.7kg 18.75L | 10 (11) |
| Fair Grounds 21-Dec-25 1710m R5 Md (of $55,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.180, SP: 51.00 1st Lady Iva ( A Concepcion 121 ) 2nd Awesomesauce ( P Lopez 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Channel Check ( I Castillo 121 ) 2.75L 10th Velveteen ( C J Mcmahon 121 ) 16.10L See full results | C J Mcmahon 54.9kg 16.10L | 10 (12) |
| Fair Grounds 08-Dec-25 1110m R5 Md $3,780 (of $54,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.170, SP: 13.00 trailed for most, passed retreating rival late. 1st Betty's Dance ( P Lopez 122 ) 2nd Chardan ( J Loveberry 124 ) 3.00L 3rd Bodacious Beauty ( A Concepcion 122 ) 2.75L 4th Velveteen ( M Murrill 122 ) 8.25L See full results | M Murrill 55.3kg 8.25L | 4 (5) |
| Churchill Downs 24-Nov-25 1210m R1 Md $2,010 (of $67,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.940, SP: 13.00 broke slow, trailed in the two path and made little impact. 1st Army Nurse ( L Saez 122 ) 2nd Lovely Words ( D R Grisales 122 ) 3.75L 3rd Senora D'oro ( T Gaffalione 124 ) 1.00L 5th Velveteen ( F Arrieta 122 ) 7.00L See full results | F Arrieta 55.3kg 7.00L | 5 (5) |