Aperitif (USA) Horse
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Aperitif, a U.S.-bred thoroughbred sired by Vino Rosso and out of Big Thrill, is conditioned by Elizabeth M. Merryman and owned by Elizabeth M. Merryman together with Liza Hendriks. In twelve starts he has captured two victories and placed five times, accumulating $243,383 in earnings. He most recently ran at Belmont Park on 22 October 2026, finishing third of eight runners, and his latest win was also at Belmont Park on 8 October 2026.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park 22-Oct-26 1207m FIRM R7 Race 7 $14,989 (of $149,888) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.150, SP: 3.00 was forwardly placed along the outside for the run up the backstretch, took a clear lead along the inside before the turn, came under a drive at the quarter pole but got caught in the final yards. 1st Long Legged Queen ( R S Jr 124 ) 2nd Carmen Amalia ( D A Rivera 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Aperitif ( A Fresu 126 ) 1.35L See full results | A Fresu 57.2kg 1.35L | 3 (8) |
| Belmont Park 08-Oct-26 1308m FIRM R8 Race 8 $58,771 (of $93,288) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.760, SP: 7.00 quickly took charge along the inside, forged ahead down the lane. 1st Aperitif ( J Castellano 126 ) 2nd Mobile ( M Franco 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Garden Of Grace ( F Prat 126 ) 1.50L See full results | J Castellano 57.2kg | 1 (12) |
| Colonial Downs 22-Aug-26 1106m R7 Md $61,868 (of $98,203) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.940, SP: 3.50 1st Aperitif ( J Barbosa 124 ) 2nd Granite Hall ( J Toledo 119 ) 0.50L 3rd GOOD Conduct ( J Loveberry 124 ) 1.25L See full results | J Barbosa 56.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 22-Jun-26 1207m R9 Md $11,416 (of $114,155) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:08.620, SP: 5.50 1st Moonlight Ready ( D Rivera 126 ) 2nd Vekomas Pleasure ( M Franco 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Aperitif ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 0.75L See full results | J Rodriguez 57.2kg 0.75L | 3 (12) |
| Belmont At The Big A 18-May-26 1207m R8 Md $22,371 (of $111,857) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.090, SP: 9.00 1st Charlottesuniverse ( J Castellano 121 ) 2nd Aperitif ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Garden Of Grace ( F Prat 126 ) 1.00L See full results | J Rodriguez 57.2kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |