Z First (USA) Horse
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Z First, a 7yo ch from the United States, is trained by Steve Klesaris. He is by the stallion Mr. Z out of the mare Carolina Trist. So far, Z First has recorded seven wins. His most notable victory occurred on 15 July 2023 at Colonial Downs, where he captured the $42,000 Allowance.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 26-Jan-26 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 $17,010 (of $27,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:43.990, SP: 4.50 pressed the pace in the three path, took the lead near the quarter pole and drew off under a drive. 1st Z First ( R Maragh 121 ) 2nd One Of One ( L Panici 123 ) 3.75L 3rd Compass Rises ( I O Jr 123 ) 4.00L See full results | R Maragh 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 12-Oct-25 1670m GOOD R9 Race 9 $17,010 (of $27,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:39.600, SP: 7.50 was forwardly placed while four wide into the first turn, made an early move from outside of rivals and took command along that bend, sprinted to a clear lead into the backstretch, made her own pace to the far turn, maintained a clear lead to the stretch and held sway in the late stages. 1st Z First ( R Maragh 122 ) 2nd Sals Dream Girl ( E Perez 124 ) 2.75L 3rd Play Free Bird ( J Morelos 122 ) 1.00L See full results | R Maragh 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Delaware Park 19-Sep-25 1610m R5 Race 5 $1,540 (of $22,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:41.800, SP: 2.38 pressed in the four path, vied for the lead in the three path around the far turn, but faded in the stretch. 1st Recognize Me ( L Corujo 121 ) 2nd Center Stage ( J Rangel 121 ) 2.25L 3rd Lullaby Land ( A Wolfsont 121 ) 5.00L 4th Z First ( M Sanchez 121 ) 8.50L See full results | M Sanchez 54.9kg 8.50L | 4 (7) |
| Colonial Downs 06-Sep-25 1110m R6 Race 6 $2,500 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.390, SP: 6.00 last away, also remained back into the lane while just off the inside, late run through traffic, bid between horses, not enough late. 1st Jokes Up ( P Lopez 121 ) 2nd Moor Strength ( F Arrieta 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Z First ( M Sanchez 121 ) 0.75L See full results | M Sanchez 54.9kg 0.75L | 3 (8) |
| Colonial Downs 09-Aug-25 1110m R8 Race 8 $1,750 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.080, SP: 9.00 broke out and bumped a rival, settled mid pack in the two to three path on the turn, came four wide in the upper stretch and had a mild gain. 1st Paleo's Princess ( B A Curtis 122 ) 2nd Next Episode ( V Carrasco 122 ) 1.50L 3rd Shared Authority ( J Ruiz 122 ) 0.20L 4th Z First ( M Sanchez 122 ) 2.60L See full results | M Sanchez 55.3kg 2.60L | 4 (12) |
| Colonial Downs 20-Jul-25 1110m GOOD R8 Race 8 $1,200 (of $36,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:02.380, SP: 6.50 broke a step slowly, moved up outside, was forced five wide on the turn, came out wider while dropping back turning for home, faded in the stretch. 1st Lady Zeta ( M Sanchez 122 ) 2nd Patria ( Y Rodriguez 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Wonder Girl ( C Lopez 122 ) 2.00L 12th Z First ( J Ruiz 122 ) 9.25L See full results | J Ruiz 55.3kg 9.25L | 12 (12) |
| Gulfstream 19-May-25 1010m FIRM R8 Race 8 $280 (of $36,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:56.770, SP: 13.00 raced off the pace on the outside up the backstretch, came around the turn in the two path and made no bid. 1st Foggy Note ( J Morelos 125 ) 2nd Jokes Up ( J Rios 125 ) 0.50L 3rd Denver's Alley ( E Jaramillo 123 ) 2.00L 6th Z First ( R Maragh 125 ) 7.25L See full results | R Maragh 56.7kg 7.25L | 6 (6) |
| Gulfstream 19-Apr-25 1110m FIRM R8 Race 8 $280 (of $37,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.720, SP: 5.50 raced in the middle of the pack between horses through the opening quarter, navigated the turn from the two path and faded in the stretch. 1st Fulminate ( J Morelos 122 ) 2nd Jokes Up ( L Panici 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Foggy Note ( P Lopez 122 ) 0.20L 7th Z First ( E Gonzalez 122 ) 12.35L See full results | E Gonzalez 55.3kg 12.35L | 7 (7) |
| Gulfstream 21-Mar-25 1010m FIRM R6 Race 6 $3,700 (of $37,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.370, SP: 7.00 raced off the pace two wide, angled out in upper stretch and rallied for the show. 1st Breezero ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Happy Bella ( L Saez 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Z First ( I O Jr 122 ) 1.75L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg 1.75L | 3 (8) |
| Colonial Downs 27-Aug-23 1110m GOOD R7 Race 7 $1,000 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:01.620 chased the pace four wide on the outside and had no rally. 1st Chambeau ( H Karamanos 122 ) 2nd Whiteknuckleflyer ( F Boyce 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Moor Strength ( J L Alonso 122 ) 2.10L 6th Z First ( J R Jr 124 ) 4.95L See full results | J R Jr 56.2kg 4.95L | 6 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 13-Aug-23 1110m R1 CL $25,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.230 reserved in the early going to race between horses in the second flight through the turn, tipped out to the three path at the head of the lane and drew clear down the stretch convincingly. 1st Z First ( M J Sanchez 124 ) 2nd Bahamian Moon ( F Boyce 122 ) 3.25L 3rd Lady In Heels ( J L Castanon 122 ) 3.75L See full results | M J Sanchez 56.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 15-Jul-23 1110m GOOD R2 Colonial Downs race 2 $42,000 (of $42,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.250, SP: 3.80 Strong rally5w,in time 1st Z First ( M Sanchez 123 ) 2nd After Eight ( V Cheminaud 120 ) 0.30L 3rd Determined Charm ( A Gallardo 123 ) 0.30L | M Sanchez 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Belmont Park 17-Jun-23 1210m R8 CL $19,000 (of $95,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.140 was taken under a tight hold then stalked the pace on the outside, rounded the turn in the four path, was asked five wide into the stretch, chased outside into the final furlong, brushed with the winner shortly thereafter and finished willingly to get the place. 1st Plentitude ( J Rosario 120 ) 2nd Z First ( J L Ortiz 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Shootoutthelights ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.85L See full results | J L Ortiz 56.7kg 0.75L | 2 (7) |
| Monmouth Park 14-May-23 1710m GOOD R9 CL $4,025 (of $57,501) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:40.760 stalked three wide, moved up two wide on the far turn, made a mild bid and weakened. 1st Katies A Lady ( J A Gomez 120 ) 2nd Coconut Beach ( P Lopez 120 ) 3.00L 3rd Thisnameisokay ( A Y Nunez 120 ) 4.25L 4th Z First ( C Cedeno 120 ) 6.00L See full results | C Cedeno 54.4kg 6.00L | 4 (11) |
| Gulfstream 26-Feb-23 1710m R5 Race 5 $19,800 (of $38,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.630 raced prominently in the two path, bid while in hand around the far turn, took a narrow lead and was cued from the three path into the stretch, and drew clear. 1st Z First ( J Castellano 120 ) 2nd Stir Crazy ( P Lopez 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Amazin Queen ( E J Zayas 122 ) 2.50L See full results | J Castellano 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Gulfstream 27-Jun-22 1670m R9 Race 9 $3,580 (of $33,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.140 was intent on the lead midway around the first turn, stalked that foe two wide down the backstretch, regained command two wide near the five-sixteenths pole, kicked clear in upper stretch and edged away under a drive. 1st Streaking Grey ( L Panici 126 ) 2nd Soul Of An Angel ( C Sutherland 118 ) 2.50L 3rd Z First ( J Alvarado 120 ) 3.00L See full results | J Alvarado 54.4kg 3.00L | 3 (7) |
| Gulfstream 12-Jun-22 1710m R3 Race 3 $3,360 (of $48,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.810 led the way from the two path through the opening half mile, dueled while saving ground around the far turn and weakened on the rail in the final furlong. 1st Yolanda's Pride ( L Reyes 124 ) 2nd Oglala ( E Gonzalez 124 ) 1.05L 3rd Mia Camila ( E Perez 118 ) 4th Z First ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 2.55L See full results | M A Vasquez 53.5kg 2.55L | 4 (7) |
| Gulfstream 02-May-22 1670m R7 Race 7 $19,530 (of $31,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.450 took command early, rated along inside to the stretch and widened under pressure. 1st Z First ( J Alvarado 120 ) 2nd Dancin Dee ( P Lopez 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Winning At Ease ( J M Rios 118 ) 3.50L See full results | J Alvarado 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Gulfstream 24-Mar-22 1610m R3 Race 3 $27,090 (of $43,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.360 became unsettled by wayward waterfowl while showing the way into the first turn, settled down after that and rated along inside, widened the advantage being roused into the stretch and proved much best. 1st Z First ( J Castellano 120 ) 2nd Hardspun Woman ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 4.75L 3rd Charmed Way ( J Alvarado 120 ) 5.00L See full results | J Castellano 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Gulfstream 04-Mar-22 1610m R9 Race 9 $3,500 (of $35,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:37.970 tugged while rated under a snug hold heading into the backstretch, prompted the pace to the final turn then moved up to challenge approaching the quarter pole, continued on top by a slim margin into the upper stretch, got collared by the winner with a furlong left to run then got edged late for place. 1st Only Time ( L Saez 120 ) 2nd Girly The Butcher ( J E Morelos 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Z First ( J Castellano 120 ) 1.25L See full results | J Castellano 54.4kg 1.25L | 3 (11) |
| Gulfstream 17-Feb-22 1010m R4 Race 4 (of $43,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.980 got bumped at the start, raced off the early pace, shifted out wide in the upper stretch and improved position. 1st Magniloquent ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Devilly ( L Saez 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Juno Sea ( J R Leparoux 120 ) 2.25L 5th Z First ( J Castellano 120 ) 5.25L See full results | J Castellano 54.4kg 5.25L | 5 (12) |
| Gulfstream 18-Dec-21 1610m R4 Race 4 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.820 led the field while saving ground around the first turn and up the backstretch, continued to save ground while dueling around the far turn and faded in the final furlong. 1st Thataint Tooshabby ( E Gonzalez 120 ) 2nd Arete's Chalice ( J R Velazquez 120 ) 2.50L 3rd Chess Not Checkers ( C Sutherland 120 ) 4.25L 9th Z First ( E Jaramillo 118 ) 16.00L See full results | E Jaramillo 53.5kg 16.00L | 9 (11) |
| Gulfstream 22-Nov-21 1110m R1 Race 1 $2,300 (of $23,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.330 rated back early inside, looped four and five wide through the turn, fanned widest into the stretch and closed well for the show. 1st Susans Novela ( C A Torres 118 ) 2nd La Bokaina ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 0.25L 3rd Z First ( E Jaramillo 118 ) 3.50L See full results | E Jaramillo 53.5kg 3.50L | 3 (12) |