Al's Romeo (USA)
About
Al's Romeo is a 5yo dk b/br from the United States trained by Kim A. Puhl. He is by the stallion Tarpy's Surprise out of the dam Romantic Music. To date he has recorded five wins. On 18 Jan 2025 at Oaklawn Park he secured his most notable victory, pocketing the $130,501 purse in Race 10. The horse has been a lucrative selection for bettors, offering a 156% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 14-Oct-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $5,940 (of $29,700) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.220, SP: 3.25 stumbled at the start, trailed early, began to closed ground three wide through the turn, shifted out five wide for racing room and was steadily gaining on the winner late. | D Parker 54kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 23-Sep-25 1210m R1 Race 1 $2,079 (of $29,700) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.420, SP: 3.25 vied for lead the lead along the inside and went evenly. | Y Aviles 54kg 3.75L | 4 (8) |
| Colonial Downs 30-Aug-25 1110m R7 Race 7 $1,200 (of $72,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.690, SP: 11.00 was bumped at the break, raced on the inside and was two wide by the quarter pole and had no response. | F Arrieta 55.3kg 17.25L | 9 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 09-Aug-25 1110m R5 Race 5 $1,200 (of $72,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:03.920, SP: 11.00 dueled for the lead early on the inside, then pressed the leaders midway on the turn and then made a inside bid leaving the turn to vie for command to the furlong marker but faded late. | E Esquivel 55.3kg 3.25L | 6 (11) |
| Colonial Downs 20-Jul-25 1110m GOOD R9 Race 9 $1,200 (of $72,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:02.420, SP: 7.00 was reserved two wide on the turn, swung out five wide leaving the turn and had no kick. | F Arrieta 55.3kg 5.05L | 7 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-May-25 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $9,100 (of $130,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.590, SP: 6.50 in mid pack, raced in some traffic upper stretch, moved out for room nearing the furlong marker, also was going well at the end. | A Pusac 54kg 1.75L | 4 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 20-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R12 Race 12 $81,900 (of $130,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.460, SP: 4.50 behind the first flight off the inside, swung five wide when advancing out of the turn, bid, took over with less than a furlong remaining, held sway over the runner up late. | A Pusac 55.3kg | 1 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-Mar-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $26,000 (of $130,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:11.400, SP: 3.75 back off the pace while well out in the strip, four wide through the turn, challenged outside the winner with a furlong to run, outkicked to the wire. | A Pusac 56.7kg 0.10L | 2 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 18-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R10 Race 10 $82,215 (of $130,501) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:11.280, SP: 11.00 close from the start outside,, pressed up front five wide into and through the turn, long drive while widest of the first flight, proved best under firm handling. | A Pusac 56.2kg | 1 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 22-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R10 Race 10 $812 (of $129,999) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:10.990, SP: 2.88 was finished after half. | C A Torres 54.4kg 17.10L | 12 (12) |
| Prairie Meadows 21-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R8 Prairie Meadows race 8 $7,040 (of $20,787) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.550, SP: 7/2 3-4wd bid,gain place | A Pusac 56.2kg 4.75L | 2 (6) |
| Prairie Meadows 23-Jun-24 1110m FIRM R4 Prairie Meadows race 4 $17,220 (of $16,949) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.870, SP: 2/1 Vied tn,ins,going awy | A Pusac 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Prairie Meadows 10-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R2 Prairie Meadows race 2 $5,740 (of $16,949) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.420, SP: 10/1 Bobbled st,4w,gaining | A Pusac 55.8kg 0.50L | 2 (6) |
| Prairie Meadows 19-May-24 1210m FIRM (of $16,772), Winning Time: 01:10.040, SP: 11/5 Restless gate,no bid | A Birzer 56.2kg, Cd 0 22.75L | 7 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 05-May-24 1710m FIRM R11 Arkansas Breeders' Championship Stakes (Stakes) $5,000 (of $200,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:44.240 broke alertly, within striking distance early, staged a steady retreat after a half. | C Bailey 53.1kg 20.25L | 12 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 20-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 $14,000 (of $140,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.440 within striking distance while just off the inside, remained in the second flight in the two path turn, roused for the drive, slowly gaining late. | N Juarez 54.4kg 0.75L | 3 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 29-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $14,817 (of $148,167) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.640 moved up after the start to be clear early, showed the way through the turn inside, continued to hold the advantage past the furlong marker but could not contain the top two. | N Juarez 54.4kg 2.25L | 3 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 11-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $49,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.080 flashed speed for three furlong along the inside, gave way. | J C Bealmear 53.5kg, Cd 56.7kg 18.00L | 6 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 04-Feb-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $140,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.320 Got out 5w 1/4,faded | J C Bealmear 55.8kg, Cd 60.3kg 13.55L | 8 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 28-Jan-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $8,800 (of $44,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.930 broke alertly, set the pace in the two path, shook clear past the furlong grounds, could not contain the winner while outside that one at the end. | J C Bealmear 50.8kg, Cd 46.3kg 0.75L | 2 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 31-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $44,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.400 rank, steadied in some early traffic, remained back. | R Bejarano 50.8kg 6.75L | 9 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 06-May-23 1210m FIRM (of $63,000), Winning Time: 01:10.610, SP: 15/2 Chased for half,weaknd | W D L Cruz 54.4kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 5 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 21-Apr-23 1210m GOOD (of $20,800), Winning Time: 01:12.160, SP: 35/1 Came again inside | W D L Cruz 52.6kg | 1 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-Apr-23 1710m FIRM (of $26,400), Winning Time: 01:46.550, SP: 13/2 Floated 4w 1/4,no kick | W D L Cruz 53.1kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 6 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 24-Mar-23 1110m FIRM Md (of $19,600), Winning Time: 01:06.180, SP: 11/1 Took over, drew off | W D L Cruz 52.2kg | 1 (7) |