Backlash (USA) Horse
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Backlash is a 2yo colt from the United States trained by Todd Pletcher. He is by Gun Runner out of American West. Backlash has not broken his maiden, failing to win in two starts. In his most recent outing at Belmont Park on 19 Sep 2026, he was ridden by John R. Velazquez and finished fifth behind the winner Card Man.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park 19-Sep-26 1609m FIRM R7 Md (of $210,870) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.760, SP: 21.00 chased six paths off the inside down the backstretch and then just off the inside through the turn, came under encouragement three furlongs out, went four to five wide into upper stretch and passed tired rivals to the wire. 1st Card Man ( F Prat 123 ) 2nd E Z Speaker ( D Davis 123 ) 5.00L 3rd Louden ( J Lezcano 123 ) 6.75L 5th Backlash ( J R Velazquez 123 ) 19.00L See full results | J R Velazquez 55.8kg 19.00L | 5 (10) |
| Saratoga 26-Jul-26 1207m FIRM R3 Md $6,590 (of $164,756) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.690, SP: 8.00 angled in early then was urged along at the rear, went around the turn in the two then three path, swung out to the seven path into the stretch and failed to threaten. 1st Grand Yaupon ( J Ortiz 123 ) 2nd Belzoni ( J Alvarado 123 ) 0.20L 3rd Foolin ( I O Jr 123 ) 6.75L 5th Backlash ( F Prat 123 ) 12.45L See full results | F Prat 55.8kg 12.45L | 5 (8) |