Banjo (USA)
About
Banjo is a 5yo b from the United States trained by Michael L. Catalano, Jr. The horse is by the stallion Weigelia out of the mare Back In The Fold. To date, Banjo has captured two victories. Its most notable triumph came on May 17, 2025, at Philadelphia Park, where it secured the $21,000 Starter Optional Claiming race.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Penn National 11-Sep-25 1005m FIRM R2 Race 2 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.210, SP: 5.00 stalked three wide, chased on the turn, rallied outside in the stretch run, dug in gamely and got second. | M Inirio 54.9kg 2.00L | 2 (8) |
| Penn National 22-Aug-25 1005m R5 Race 5 $7,000 (of $35,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.020, SP: 9.00 tracked close up on the inside, chased inside on the turn, made a rail bid entering the stretch, dug in gamely inside and came up second best. | J Aguilar 54.9kg 1.50L | 2 (3) |
| Penn National 02-Aug-25 1005m GOOD R3 Race 3 $3,400 (of $17,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.200, SP: 5.00 prompted the pace outside the leader, drew alongside leaving the far turn, dueled and gained a slim lead into the lane, briefly shook clear under a drive near the furlong grounds, dug in when confronted then ceded grudgingly through the final yards. | F Martinez 54.9kg, Cd 52.6kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Philadelphia Park 22-Jul-25 1207m FIRM R5 Philadelphia Park race 5 $410 (of $15,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.710, SP: 11.00 Dueled rail, gave way | F Martinez 56.7kg, Cd 0 14.00L | 6 (8) |
| Philadelphia Park 17-May-25 1207m FIRM R7 Philadelphia Park race 7 $21,000 (of $21,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.880, SP: 4.80 Clear, wdnd, lasted | F Martinez 56.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Philadelphia Park 23-Apr-25 1307m FIRM R1 Philadelphia Park race 1 $1,500 (of $15,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:19.830, SP: 7.50 Clear, wdnd, weakened | J Hernandez 56.7kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 4 (8) |
| Philadelphia Park 02-Apr-25 1207m FIRM R4 Philadelphia Park race 4 $3,850 (of $15,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.150, SP: 3.25 Vied inside, held 3rd | E Ruiz 56.7kg 0.00L | 3 (6) |
| Penn National 07-Mar-25 1207m FIRM R9 Race 9 $4,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.710 stalked the early pace and was two to three wide on the turn and proved to be no match for the winner while staying on for the place award. | E Ruiz 55.8kg 6.00L | 2 (6) |
| Philadelphia Park 07-Jan-25 1207m FIRM R6 Philadelphia Park race 6 $7,280 (of $21,496) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.030, SP: 6/1 Pace, dug in, yielded | E Ruiz 56.7kg 0.00L | 2 (6) |
| Penn National 26-Jan-24 1207m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,610 (of $23,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.510 Tracked,bid4w,flattend | M Aguilar 55.3kg 6.25L | 4 (7) |
| Penn National 12-Jan-24 1207m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $40,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.160 chased the pace on the inside and tired. | M Aguilar 54.4kg 17.35L | 7 (7) |
| Penn National 08-Dec-23 1207m GOOD R1 Md $13,546 (of $21,501) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.670 prompt the early leader two deep from the outside, took over just before entering the upper stretch and finished well to well clear under steady handling. | D Cora 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Penn National 28-Oct-23 1207m FIRM R3 Md $2,150 (of $21,501) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.440 vied for the lead on the outside and made a three wide bid on the turn but faded late, held show award. | D Cora 55.8kg 2.50L | 3 (10) |
| Penn National 23-Sep-23 1207m FIRM R5 CLMd $3,620 (of $18,100) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.350 stalked the pace three wide and finished willingly but could not get to his barn mate while being clearly second best. | D Cora 55.3kg 2.00L | 2 (7) |
| Penn National 02-Sep-23 1207m FIRM R7 CLMd $4,300 (of $21,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.790 pressed the pace from the inside to the quarter pole then took a brief lead but was caught at the eighth pole but proved second best. | D Cora 55.3kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Penn National 10-Aug-23 1207m FIRM R7 CLMd $4,300 (of $21,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.140 set a pressured pace on the inside, made a two wide bid to draw clear on the turn, then was headed by the furlong marker and proved to be no match for the winner, second best. | D Cora 55.3kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Penn National 14-Jul-23 1106m FIRM R2 CLMd $4,300 (of $21,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.380 vied for the early lead between rivals early on, dug in late racing four deep and narrowly got up for the place position. | D Cora 55.3kg 2.25L | 2 (7) |
| Penn National 01-Jul-23 1207m FIRM R5 CLMd (of $18,100) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.200 chased the pace three wide and weakened. | D Cora 54.9kg 16.75L | 5 (5) |