Awesome Ruta (USA) Horse
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Awesome Ruta is a 5yo bay from the United States trained by Joe Sharp. He is by Mendelssohn out of Awesome Prayer. To date, the horse has secured seven wins. On May 29, 2026 at Churchill Downs, Awesome Ruta achieved its biggest victory, collecting the $76,000 Race 5 purse.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 26-Jun-26 1710m R2 Race 2 $7,800 (of $78,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.610, SP: 1.44 was bumped between horses at the tart, vied two wide, led in the three path around the far turn, got collared by an outer bidder in midstretch, was bested by that one shortly after and lost place to an inner bidder late. 1st Urban Planner ( R Bejarano 118 ) 2nd Expect The Best ( B Curtis 118 ) 1.50L 3rd Awesome Ruta ( J L Ortiz 123 ) 1.75L See full results | J L Ortiz 55.8kg 1.75L | 3 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 29-May-26 1811m R5 Race 5 $47,880 (of $76,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:50.100, SP: 2.00 set the pace along the inside, remained in hand as an outer rival applied pressure rounding the far turn, kicked clear entering the lane and drew off under a drive. 1st Awesome Ruta ( J Ortiz 123 ) 2nd Clooney ( I O Jr 118 ) 3.75L 3rd Carolo Rapido ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 3.50L See full results | J Ortiz 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 08-May-26 1609m R4 Race 4 $47,880 (of $76,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.940, SP: 1.57 stalked three wide, bid turning for home, gained an advantage entering the lane, dug in as an outer rival offered a bid leaving upper stretch then held FIRM through the final furlong. 1st Awesome Ruta ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Trusty Rusty ( L Saez 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Pappy's Revenge ( V Carrasco 118 ) 1.75L See full results | J Ortiz 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Keeneland 17-Apr-26 1710m R8 Race 8 $45,990 (of $73,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:45.390, SP: 1.83 pressed the leader from the three path, vied in the two path around the far turn, led leaving the quarter pole as an outer rival took aim then held sway from that pursuer through the final furlong. 1st Awesome Ruta ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Trusty Rusty ( J Hernandez 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Evening News ( O Villarreal 118 ) 4.00L See full results | J Ortiz 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Fair Grounds 07-Mar-26 1710m R8 Race 8 $22,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:44.210, SP: 5.00 broke alertly, sent for the early lead, set modest fractions while well handled to the quarter pole, held sway through lane and kept to task late. 1st Awesome Ruta ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Calibrate ( H Hernandez 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Liar's Poker ( S Vives 120 ) 0.50L See full results | J Ortiz 54.4kg | 1 (9) |