Way To Be Marie (USA) Horse
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Way To Be Marie, a 5yo from the United States trained by Eddie Kenneally, is by the stallion Not This Time out of the dam Woman Of The World. The horse has recorded four wins in its career. Its most important victory came on 22 Mar 2026 at Fair Grounds, where it earned $150000.00 in the Tom Benson Memorial Stakes.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Downs 02-Aug-26 1911m R10 Beverly D. Stakes (Stakes) (of $712,860) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:54.280, SP: 11.00 was wellback in the three path, roused midway around the far turn, but made no impact in the four path down the stretch. 1st Gimme A Nother ( J Velazquez 122 ) 2nd Achieve ( S Leon 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Somethinabouther ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 0.50L 7th Way To Be Marie ( J Castellano 122 ) 6.75L See full results | J Castellano 55.3kg 6.75L | 7 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Jun-26 1811m R5 Anchorage Stakes (Stakes) $79,768 (of $398,840) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:48.450, SP: 5.50 pursued from midpack along the inside, shifted out to the three to four path while building momentum in upper stretch then rallied to gain place between horses in the final sixteenth. 1st Pin Up Betty ( F Prat 118 ) 2nd Way To Be Marie ( L Saez 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Warming ( J Velazquez 120 ) 0.50L See full results | L Saez 53.5kg 2.00L | 2 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 24-May-26 2414m R9 Keertana Stakes (Stakes) $35,019 (of $350,189) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:27.890, SP: 5.50 settled along the inside, pursued two wide and between horses down the backstretch, progressed swinging three to five wide into the lane, ran on to duel for place with an inner rival late but got outfinished. 1st Ayra Stark ( J Ortiz 118 ) 2nd Venencia ( V Cheminaud 118 ) 2.75L 3rd Way To Be Marie ( L Saez 118 ) 3.00L See full results | L Saez 53.5kg 3.00L | 3 (7) |
| Keeneland 25-Apr-26 2414m R8 Bewitch S. Presented by Keeneland Sales (Stakes) $48,989 (of $489,886) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:29.000, SP: 4.33 stalked along the inside, then in the tow path into the backstretch, bid two wide and between horses rounding the final turn, edged an advantage entering the lane, but got collared by an outer bidder shortly after, was headed in midstretch and gave way. 1st Speed Shopper ( J Velazquez 120 ) 2nd Golden Sunshine ( J Torres 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Way To Be Marie ( L Saez 118 ) 4.50L See full results | L Saez 53.5kg 4.50L | 3 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 22-Mar-26 1710m R6 Tom Benson Memorial Stakes (Stakes) $134,176 (of $212,978) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.780, SP: 2.25 was allowed to settle off the pace, began steadily advancing three wide after the half mile marker, launched a four wide bid at the top of the stretch and began driving under immense encouragement from the rider, dug in late to earn the win. 1st Way To Be Marie ( L Saez 118 ) 2nd Sophie's Cruiser ( I Castillo 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Ready For Shirl ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 0.50L See full results | L Saez 53.5kg | 1 (6) |