Army Hero (USA)
About
Army Hero is a 4yo bay from the United States trained by Steve Manley. He is by Union Rags out of Smokey's Love. To date, he has won one race. On 23 May 2025 at Churchill Downs, Army Hero recorded his most important victory so far, earning $48,000.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 01-Nov-25 1710m R6 Race 6 $4,340 (of $62,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.960, SP: 26.00 was bumped by an inner rival and took back from between horses at the start, laid off of the pace two wide, chased along the inside rounding teh far turn, bumped with an outer foe after moving out to the three path in upper stretch, stayed on mildly to bid for show between horses at the furlong grounds but got outkicked. | M J Pedroza 55.3kg 9.25L | 4 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 10-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,285 (of $32,641) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:42.140, SP: 7.50 stalked the pace in the three path but had no late bid. | M J Pedroza 55.3kg 14.75L | 4 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 14-Sep-25 1610m R4 Race 4 $849 (of $62,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.310, SP: 13.00 pursued from midpack three wide, fanned out to the five path entering the lane and failed to menace. | A Cedillo 55.3kg 9.00L | 6 (9) |
| Ellis Park 17-Aug-25 1610m R6 Race 6 $3,150 (of $45,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.250, SP: 17.00 pursued from midpack in the four path, tucked to chase from the two path around the far turn then stayed on willingly. | W Rodriguez 55.8kg 4.25L | 4 (8) |
| Ellis Park 27-Jul-25 1310m R7 Race 7 $416 (of $40,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:17.460, SP: 3.75 was bothered and steadied nearing the lane. | T Gaffalione 55.3kg 14.35L | 9 (10) |
| Churchill Downs 27-Jun-25 1710m FIRM R2 Race 2 $11,400 (of $57,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.210, SP: 8.50 bumped with an inner foe at the start, rated in the two path, waited along the rail around the far turn, was roused from the three path at the top of the lane, and ran on. | A Calleja 56.2kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 23-May-25 1610m FIRM R2 Md $30,240 (of $48,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:36.270, SP: 1.67 was off awkwardly then bobbled slightly at the start, advanced between horses with five furlongs to go, tracked behind the top pair and from teh tow path into the turn, shifted to the four path to pursue outside of them turning for home, took aim from the six path entering the lane, ranged up to collar the new leader at the furlong grounds, battled with that one through the final furlong and prevailed. | J Ortiz 56.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Keeneland 11-Apr-25 1410m FIRM R9 Md $688 (of $55,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:24.030, SP: 4.00 tossed his head and bumped with an outer foe at the start, then saved ground off of the pace but to no avail. | L Dettori 56.7kg 7.55L | 6 (10) |
| Turfway Park 06-Mar-25 1610m FIRM R4 Md $6,380 (of $31,900) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.970, SP: 4.00 inside speed to the front, led to stretch, dueled outkicked late. | A Beschizza 56.7kg 0.05L | 2 (8) |
| Turfway Park 14-Feb-25 1310m FIRM R1 Md $3,190 (of $31,900) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:19.530, SP: 5.50 quick outside close up, leveled off into the turn with no gain. | A Beschizza 56.7kg 1.00L | 3 (7) |
| Turfway Park 08-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R5 Md $2,293 (of $79,998) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:35.320, SP: 21.00 raced well back early on with a mild middle move, flattened out. | G Saez 54.9kg 11.25L | 5 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 11-Nov-24 1610m FIRM R2 Md $5,800 (of $58,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.880, SP: 3.50 stalked the pace, saved ground through the far turn and moved up to improve position racing three deep in the drive. | L Saez 54.9kg 5.25L | 3 (7) |
| Keeneland 06-Oct-24 1410m FIRM R11 Md $1,250 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:26.930 broke a step slow, lacked speed four wide, entered the lane five wide and never got involved. | F Geroux 54.9kg 17.75L | 8 (9) |