African Warrior (USA)
About
African Warrior is an 8yo b from the United States trained by J. Kevin Wilborn. The horse is by Flat Out out of South African Baby. So far, African Warrior has captured three victories in its racing career. On 22 Oct 2024, at the Fanduel Sportsbook and Horse Racing meet, the horse earned its biggest win to date by taking the $9,500 purse in Race 6. Over time, it has proved to be a money‑maker for bettors. Backing African Warrior throughout its career would have yielded a 36 % return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Park 19-Oct-25 1710m R7 Race 7 $1,600 (of $8,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:48.440, SP: 7.00 | E Giles 56.2kg 3.50L | 2 (5) |
| Fairmount Park 05-Oct-25 1210m R3 Race 3 $560 (of $8,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.420, SP: 13.00 raced mid pack, was two to three wide and lacked a solid bid. | E Giles 56.2kg 7.00L | 4 (6) |
| Fairmount Park 20-Sep-25 1670m R2 Race 2 $800 (of $8,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:46.870, SP: 13.00 pressed the pace in the four path, took command while tipping to the two path entering the far turn, drew away around the far turn, kept on down the lane, but was caught by an outer pair late. | E Giles 57.2kg 1.50L | 3 (9) |
| Fairmount Park 20-Jul-25 1710m FIRM R2 Race 2 $560 (of $8,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:48.090, SP: 7.00 set the pace in the two path but yielded passing the quarter. | E Giles 57.2kg 17.25L | 4 (6) |
| Fairmount Park 06-Jul-25 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,600 (of $8,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.230, SP: 13.00 set the pace in the two path, floated out to the four path turning into the stretch, and dug in but got edged out by an outer foe in the final furlong. | E Giles 56.2kg 1.50L | 2 (5) |
| Fairmount Park 25-Jun-25 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $112 (of $8,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.110, SP: 26.00 stalked the pace from the four path, retreated after half. | E Giles 56.2kg 10.75L | 5 (7) |
| Fairmount Park 18-May-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $110 (of $8,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:13.970 pressed in the four path but weakened down the lane. | E Giles 56.2kg 15.20L | 9 (9) |
| Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing 31-Oct-24 1210m R5 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 5 $104 (of $9,500) Barrier 3 | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 | 7 (9) |
| Fairmount Park 31-Oct-24 1210m GOOD R5 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 5 $104 (of $5,610) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.570, SP: 67.00 Faded inside turn | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 7 (9) |
| Fairmount Park 23-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6-Claiming $4,724 (of $7,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:13.480, SP: 35/1 Inside, dueled, held | K Sampson 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing 22-Oct-24 1210m R6 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 6 $5,700 (of $9,500) Barrier 9 | 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Fairmount Park 25-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5-Claiming $98 (of $7,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.130, SP: 11/1 3-4path turn, gave way | K Sampson 57.2kg 16.50L | 6 (7) |
| Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing 24-Sep-24 1210m R5 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 5 $98 (of $7,500) Barrier 7 | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 | 6 (7) |
| Fairmount Park 15-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R3 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 3 $1,500 (of $4,429) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.780, SP: 14/5 2path 3/16, weakened | K Sampson 54.4kg 1.00L | 2 (5) |
| Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing 14-Sep-24 1210m R3 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 3 $1,500 (of $7,500) Barrier 1 | 54.4kg | 2 (5) |
| Fairmount Park 04-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6-Claiming $525 (of $7,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.280, SP: 30/1 4wid turn,flattend out | K Sampson 57.2kg 8.25L | 4 (7) |
| Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing 03-Sep-24 1210m R6 Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing race 6 $450 (of $7,500) Barrier 5 | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 | 4 (7) |
| Fairmount Park 31-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1-Claiming $300 (of $7,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.490, SP: 5/1 Shuffld back 1/4,check | K Sampson 54.4kg 8.50L | 5 (5) |
| Fairmount Park 14-Jul-24 1210m FIRM (of $5,700), Winning Time: 01:12.580, SP: 18/1 Broke in air,4wid turn | K Sampson 54.4kg, Cd 0 5.00L | 4 (7) |
| Fairmount Park 30-Jun-24 1210m FIRM (of $4,500), Winning Time: 01:13.020, SP: 22/1 Inside 1/4, weakened | K Sampson 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (7) |
| Fairmount Park 09-Jun-24 1210m FIRM (of $4,500), Winning Time: 01:12.630, SP: 33/10 Roughed start, checked | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 5 (6) |
| Fairmount Park 02-Jun-24 1210m FIRM (of $5,700), Winning Time: 01:12.890, SP: 22/1 3-4path turn,flattened | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 8 (8) |
| Fairmount Park 12-May-24 1210m FIRM (of $4,500), Winning Time: 01:12.930, SP: 11/1 Yielded 2 wide turn | K Sampson 57.2kg, Cd 0 13.75L | 6 (6) |
| Fairmount Park 24-Apr-24 1110m FIRM R7 (of $13,860), Winning Time: 01:05.210, SP: 35/1 Faded betwn foes early | K Sampson 56.2kg, Cd 0 11.50L | 9 (10) |
| Fairmount Park 13-Sep-23 1210m FIRM R6 (of $12,446) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.060, SP: 22/1 Hesitatd,through early | J Simpson 56.2kg, Cd 0 24.25L | 7 (7) |
| Louisiana Downs 09-Jul-23 1410m FIRM (of $7,800), Winning Time: 01:24.170, SP: 41.00 Stalked, 3w,circled,ti | C Lozada 56.2kg, Cd 0 16.75L | 7 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 05-May-23 1210m FIRM (of $17,400), Winning Time: 01:11.820, SP: 41.00 Tired inside | G Saez 53.1kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 9 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 09-Apr-23 1210m FIRM (of $16,800), Winning Time: 01:10.040, SP: 46.00 Off slow, bothered | L Quinonez 52.6kg, Cd 0 15.25L | 9 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-Mar-23 1210m GOOD (of $16,800), Winning Time: 01:11.410, SP: 41.00 Forward 3w,gave way | R Zimmerman 53.5kg, Cd 0 12.50L | 8 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 08-Jan-23 1210m FIRM (of $14,400), Winning Time: 01:12.340, SP: 12.00 Prompted 4w,gave way | C Torres 54.4kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 9 (9) |
| Louisiana Downs 03-Sep-22 1110m FIRM CL (of $4,267), Winning Time: 01:06.010, SP: 7.50 Off slw,outsid,driving | R Guerra 55.3kg | 1 (7) |