Awesome Ruta (USA)
About
Awesome Ruta is a 4yo thoroughbred from the United States trained by Dan Ward. The horse is by Mendelssohn out of Awesome Prayer and has secured two wins in its career. On 6th Jul 2024 at Monmouth Park, Awesome Ruta earned its most important victory to date, capturing the $54999 Race 2.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 08-Sep-25 1609m R8 Polynesian Stakes (Stakes) $10,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.230, SP: 9.00 tracked inside the winner, failed to go on under pressure past the three eighths, angled four wide into the stretch, weakened and was eased through the final furlong. | M J Sanchez 54.4kg 31.00L | 3 (3) |
| Colonial Downs 10-Jul-25 1609m FIRM R7 Race 7 $14,800 (of $74,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:34.620 was up close in the three path, bid while floating out to the six path at the top of the stretch, dueled with an inner foe while drifting in thru the final furlong, but missed the bob. | T Conner 55.3kg 0.05L | 2 (7) |
| Monmouth Park 15-Jun-25 1609m FIRM R10 Salvator Mile Stakes (Stakes) $10,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.160 stalked two or three wide, bid three wide on the far turn and weakened. | I Castillo 53.5kg 12.75L | 4 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 18-May-25 1106m FIRM R8 Race 8 $5,250 (of $52,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:03.940 chased between rivals, chased on the turn and finished evenly inside. | I Castillo 54.9kg 5.25L | 3 (6) |
| Oaklawn Park 26-Apr-25 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $13,100 (of $131,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.730, SP: 20.00 in mid pack off the rail, three wide into the lane, lacked a winning kick while gaining the nod for the show. | I Castillo 53.1kg 2.75L | 3 (8) |
| Colonial Downs 11-Aug-24 1609m R5 Race 5-Petramalo Mile Stakes $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:33.710 Spirited duel,missed | T Conner 53.5kg 0.15L | 2 (7) |
| Monmouth Park 06-Jul-24 1609m FIRM R2 Race 2 $34,649 (of $54,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:38.050 3w, 4w bid 1/4 | I Castillo 53.1kg | 1 (6) |
| Delaware Park 06-Jun-24 1609m FIRM R6 Race 6 $8,200 (of $41,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.310 4p,bid3/8,duel,caught | I Castillo 54.4kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Oaklawn Park 21-Apr-24 1709m GOOD R8 Race 8 $1,400 (of $140,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:45.479 One paced off rail | A Castillo 51.7kg 4.50L | 5 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 24-Mar-24 1911m FIRM R12 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (Stakes) $10,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:56.160 2wd btwn, faded | M Murrill 55.3kg 11.35L | 9 (11) |
| Fair Grounds 18-Feb-24 1810m FIRM R14 Risen Star Stakes (Stakes) $4,000 (of $400,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:52.130 2wd btwn,chased,no bid | M Murrill 55.3kg 8.25L | 6 (12) |
| Fair Grounds 19-Jan-24 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $5,300 (of $33,655) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.860, SP: 14/1 Chasd ins,best of rest | J Graham 54kg 5.25L | 3 (6) |
| Fair Grounds 23-Dec-23 1106m GOOD R6 Race 6 (of $53,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.180 laid off of the pace in the four path and between horses, then stayed on in the five path. | E Nieves 53.1kg 5.25L | 6 (11) |
| Fair Grounds 24-Nov-23 1709m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $53,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:44.150 stalked the pace two deep and gave way. | E Nieves 53.1kg 11.00L | 5 (7) |
| Delta Downs 10-Nov-23 1408m FIRM (of $1,000), Winning Time: 01:27.860, SP: 40/1 Late gain, willingly | E Nieves 52.2kg 0.30L | 2 (9) |
| Louisiana Downs 13-Sep-23 1207m FIRM Md (of $14,400), Winning Time: 01:12.450, SP: 13/10 Midpck,3w,rail,led,dre | E Nieves 54kg | 1 (12) |
| Louisiana Downs 13-Aug-23 1005m FIRM Md (of $15,000), Winning Time: 01:00.480, SP: 8/1 Midpck,3w,bststrdlte | E Nieves 53.5kg 2.75L | 3 (12) |