Bender (USA) Horse
About
Bender, a 7yo dk b/br foaled in the United States, is trained by Martin Manuel Valdez‑cabral. He is by Curlin out of Bend. To date, Bender has secured six victories in his career. On 31 Aug 2025 in Albuquerque, he claimed his biggest triumph, winning the $39,000 Budweiser Special Stakes.
Raced At
Zia Park
• Sunray Park
• Sunland Park
• Remington Park
• Golden Gate Fields
• Santa Anita
• Del MarRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Zia Park 26-Nov-25 1710m FIRM R8 Zia Park Championship Stakes (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.810, SP: 41.00 saved ground early, chased the leader on the inside up the backstretch, dropped back while saving ground around the far turn and was eased in the lane. 1st Heroic Move ( R A Vazquez 123 ) 2nd Ze'bul ( D Herrera 121 ) 4.00L 3rd Cornishman ( E Gonzalez 123 ) 4.10L 10th Bender ( C Ramos 123 ) 101.35L See full results | C Ramos 55.8kg 46kgL | 10 (10) |
| Zia Park 05-Nov-25 1210m FIRM R10 Race 10 $1,950 (of $65,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:07.850, SP: 15.00 raced in the middle of the pack up the backstretch, continued around the turn in the three path and was outkicked in the lane. 1st Neiman ( G Rodriguez 121 ) 2nd I Think I'm Here ( A J Jr 121 ) 4.50L 3rd Rexford ( R Vazquez 121 ) 0.30L 5th Bender ( C Ramos 123 ) 7.60L See full results | C Ramos 55.8kg 7.60L | 5 (8) |
| Albuquerque 31-Aug-25 1410m FIRM R8 Albuquerque race 8 $39,000 (of $39,000) Barrier 5, SP: 8.00 1st Bender ( C Ramos 121 ) 2nd Coastal Jazz ( A Medellin 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Ar Ya Weegee ( T Hebert 121 ) 3.00L | C Ramos 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 12-Jul-25 1610m R6 Race 6 $100 (of $39,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.910, SP: 8.00 lacked any interest from the start, lost contact with the field early and was never involved. 1st Sara's Shaman ( I Diego 124 ) 2nd Without A Trace ( F J Wethey 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Mine That Star ( R Vazquez 124 ) 4.25L 7th Bender ( R Diaz 124 ) 18.50L See full results | R Diaz 56.2kg 18.50L | 7 (9) |
| Lone Star Park 15-Jun-25 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $22,995 (of $36,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.330, SP: 8.00 was taken back early, advanced eight wide out of the second turn, was cl. 1st Bender ( A J Jr 124 ) 2nd Hayes Strike ( R Vazquez 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Tiburon ( E Asmussen 124 ) 3.25L See full results | A J Jr 56.2kg | 1 (10) |
| Sunray Park 26-May-25 1810m R11 San Juan County Commissioners Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:54.140 unhurried, roused five wide upper stretch, finished well, missed. 1st Mine That Star ( E Gomez 123 ) 2nd Bender ( F Amparan 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Corrina Corrina ( T Hebert 118 ) 0.30L See full results | F Amparan 55.8kg 0.10L | 2 (10) |
| Sunray Park 20-Apr-25 1310m FIRM R10 Kendrick Inaugural Stakes (Stakes) $7,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:17.900 lacked early speed then lagged into the backstretch, roused while widest into the far turn, mounted a six to seven wide rally into upper stretch and closed the gap to earn the show honors. 1st Coastal Jazz ( L Valenzuela 123 ) 2nd Ruggs ( E Gomez 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Bender ( F Amparan 123 ) 4.75L See full results | F Amparan 55.8kg 4.75L | 3 (6) |
| Sunland Park 07-Apr-25 1810m FIRM R11 Hcp (of $200,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:48.950, SP: 26.00 unhurried away from the start, lagged along the backstretch run, saved ground to the second turn, spun three to four wide into upper stretch then did not factor in the late stages. 1st Heroic Move ( H Hernandez 124 ) 2nd Bearings ( F Amparan 124 ) 8.00L 3rd Mine That Star ( A J Jr 124 ) 0.30L 7th Bender ( I Rosendo 124 ) 16.00L See full results | I Rosendo 56.2kg 16.00L | 7 (9) |
| Sunland Park 08-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R7 Winsham Lad Stakes (Stakes) $4,550 (of $65,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.710, SP: 7.50 saved ground around the first bend, chased the leader on the inside up the backstretch, swung out to the five path coming around the second turn and weakened in the stretch. 1st Blue Devil ( A J J Jr 124 ) 2nd Alotaluck ( T J Hebert 121 ) 2.25L 3rd Apollo Rising ( O Mojica 124 ) 3.25L 4th Bender ( C Ramos 124 ) 7.75L See full results | C Ramos 56.2kg 7.75L | 4 (6) |
| Zia Park 27-Nov-24 1710m FIRM R6 Zia Park Championship Stakes (Stakes) $2,500 (of $125,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.030, SP: 15.00 saved ground around the first turn, trailed the field up the backstretch, swung out to the four path coming around the far bend and was empty in the stretch. 1st Heroic Move ( H Hernandez 123 ) 2nd Mine That Star ( A J J Jr 123 ) 2.75L 3rd Unload ( J L Ortiz 123 ) 3.75L 6th Bender ( A Medellin 119 ) 17.75L See full results | A Medellin 54kg 17.75L | 6 (6) |
| Albuquerque 27-Oct-24 1810m FIRM R8 Hcp $40,000 (of $115,157) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:50.230, SP: 7/1 5-w move 1/4,gamely 1st Mine That Star ( A J Jr 121 ) 2nd Bender ( A Medellin 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Unload ( L Fuentes 123 ) 0.50L | A Medellin 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (7) |
| Albuquerque 29-Sep-24 1410m FIRM R8 Albuquerque race 8 $1,400 (of $41,339) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:21.350, SP: 13/2 5-w, flattened out 1st Mine That Star ( A J Jr 121 ) 2nd Liberty Forever ( I Rosendo 121 ) 0.20L 3rd Dean's List ( A Medellin 121 ) 2.25L 6th Bender ( C Ramos 121 , Cd 0 ) 5.75L | C Ramos 54.9kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 6 (6) |
| Ruidoso Downs 17-Jun-24 1510m FIRM R7 Race 7 $14,931 (of $23,700) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:33.740 was unhurried early, raced outside, swung wide entering the stretch, drew off for a clear lead and finished much the best. 1st Bender ( C Ramos 123 ) 2nd Ronamo ( D P Vergara 123 ) 6.25L 3rd Zia Zapper ( M T F Jr 123 ) 8.50L See full results | C Ramos 55.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Sunray Park 20-May-24 1810m FIRM R11 San Juan County Commissioners Stakes (Stakes) $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:52.030 was unhurried early, advanced towards the outside along the backstretch, assumed command on the turn, inched away, led to deep stretch and was outclosed. 1st Corrina Corrina ( T J Hebert 118 ) 2nd Bender ( C Ramos 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Bodie Got Gold ( M A Perez 123 ) 6.25L See full results | C Ramos 55.8kg 1.25L | 2 (10) |
| Sunland Park 08-Apr-24 1810m R8 Sunland Park Handicap (Stakes) $40,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:49.260 settled off the pace caught five wide early, advanced on the far turn still five deep, bid for the lead coming to mid- to late-stretch, was held off. 1st Presidential ( L A Fuentes 122 ) 2nd Bender ( C Ramos 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Mine That Star ( K S Tohill 124 ) 1.00L See full results | C Ramos 54.4kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Sunland Park 16-Mar-24 1310m R8 Race 8 (of $35,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.030 was outrun early, raced along the inside and was no factor. 1st Perfect Dude ( A J J Jr 124 ) 2nd Loco Luna ( A Medellin 124 ) 3.50L 3rd American Outlaw ( D P Vergara 124 ) 5.25L 7th Bender ( F Amparan 124 ) 12.05L See full results | F Amparan 56.2kg 12.05L | 7 (9) |
| Sunland Park 23-Feb-24 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $7,280 (of $36,400) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.630 settled off the pace, switched out off the inside, moved six to seven wide on the far turn taking the lead in upper stretch, was outfinished. 1st Mongolian Kingdom ( F Valdez 124 ) 2nd Bender ( A Medellin 124 ) 0.75L 3rd What An Idea ( D P Vergara 124 ) 3.25L See full results | A Medellin 56.2kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |
| Zia Park 13-Dec-23 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $26,460 (of $42,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.890 ran at the back of the pack then had a strong closing drive coming down the stretch to take the win. 1st Bender ( R Diaz 123 ) 2nd Ronamo ( K Lopez 121 ) 3.75L 3rd Mastering ( A J J Jr 121 ) 4.00L See full results | R Diaz 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Zia Park 29-Nov-23 1670m FIRM R2 Race 2 $33,074 (of $52,498) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.160 was reserved early on the inside, eased out on the far turn and came five wide into the lane and made a bid off the turn, lugged in by the furlong marker, then was corrected and then lugged in again by the sixteenth marker and prevailed late to prove best, driving. 1st Bender ( R Diaz 121 ) 2nd Mongolian Kingdom ( A J J Jr 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Tiburon ( E Gonzalez 119 ) 2.00L See full results | R Diaz 54.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Remington Park 22-Oct-23 1510m R1 CL (of $28,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:30.970 was allowed to settled in the early going, rallied and was four wide on the far turn, was making a run in the stretch but lugged in late stretch and bobbled at the wire. 1st Mazuma ( F W Jr 122 ) 2nd Cajun Eddie ( G Mora 121 ) 2.50L 3rd Encourage ( I Wiseman 122 ) 4.75L 5th Bender ( H Hernandez 122 ) 8.75L See full results | H Hernandez 55.3kg 8.75L | 5 (9) |
| Remington Park 14-Oct-23 1510m R9 CL (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:30.980 was unhurried early while inside and was no factor. 1st Mor Victory ( S Elliott 118 ) 2nd Pepper Jack ( H Hernandez 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Wilton ( I V Diego 122 ) 3.75L 8th Bender ( L A Fuentes 122 ) 12.00L See full results | L A Fuentes 55.3kg 12.00L | 8 (10) |
| Remington Park 24-Sep-23 1610m GOOD R9 Race 9 $4,410 (of $44,100) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.090 was unhurried early on while inside, saved ground on the far turn and made a bid to finished well. 1st Blue Boon ( L S Quinonez 125 ) 2nd Right Tone ( F J Manrrique 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Bender ( H Hernandez 121 ) 2.50L See full results | H Hernandez 54.9kg 2.50L | 3 (9) |
| Remington Park 25-Aug-23 1510m R2 CL $5,600 (of $28,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:30.680 was unhurried early then rallied two wide in the stretch, was gaining ground but was no match in the end. 1st Silence D'oro ( R E Eramia 121 ) 2nd Bender ( L A Fuentes 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Crooked Fellow ( F J Manrrique 117 ) 2.00L See full results | L A Fuentes 54.9kg 1.50L | 2 (7) |
| Golden Gate Fields 12-Jun-23 2210m GOOD R3 CL (of $31,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:19.620, SP: 7.00 Not far back,no rally 1st Memo Daddy ( H Herrera 125 ) 2nd Agatino ( A Espinoza 125 ) 0.50L 3rd Secret Club ( F Alvarado 125 ) 0.30L 7th Bender ( E Roman 125 ) 4.75L See full results | E Roman 56.7kg 4.75L | 7 (7) |
| Santa Anita 30-Apr-23 1810m GOOD R2 CL (of $38,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:47.160, SP: 17.00 Svd ground, no factor 1st El Potente ( J Bravo 126 ) 2nd Club Aspen ( A Aguilar 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Oncoming ( H Berrios 126 ) 1.50L 9th Bender ( D Herrera 126 ) 13.75L See full results | D Herrera 57.2kg 13.75L | 9 (9) |
| Santa Anita 28-Mar-23 1810m R1 Race 1 $7,600 (of $38,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:49.680 brushed with inner rival at the start, settled inside at the back, steered out on the far turn and came four wide into the stretch, finished well through the lane but had to settle for second best. 1st Spirit Maker ( J J Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Bender ( D A Herrera 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Stotland ( F Prat 124 ) 5.25L See full results | D A Herrera 56.2kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Santa Anita 10-Mar-23 2010m R7 Race 7 (of $72,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:59.090 dropped well back in early going, saved ground while trailing, was eventually eased and walked off. 1st Midnight Jostar ( K J Desormeaux 122 ) 2nd Seven Wonders ( L Dettori 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Aligato ( F Prat 124 ) 2.25L 9th Bender ( E A Maldonado 122 ) 36.00L See full results | E A Maldonado 55.3kg 36.00L | 9 (9) |
| Santa Anita 21-Feb-23 1810m R1 Race 1 (of $40,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:49.310 got bumped leaving the gate, chased four then three wide around the first turn, traveled between foes then two wide on the second bend, altered out steadily when chasing behind. 1st General Mathis ( L Contreras 124 ) 2nd Explain This Audit ( K Frey 124 ) 2.50L 3rd Oncoming ( U Rispoli 124 ) 3.00L 5th Bender ( H I Berrios 124 ) 4.35L See full results | H I Berrios 56.2kg 4.35L | 5 (6) |
| Santa Anita 21-Jan-23 2010m GOOD R7 Race 7 $7,200 (of $72,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:01.660 settled at the back in the two path, went between foes on the far turn, spun three wide into the lane, angled out widest in the drive and got up for third. 1st The Grey Wizard ( J R Velazquez 122 ) 2nd Ajaaweed ( K Frey 122 ) 2.50L 3rd Bender ( D A Herrera 122 ) 3.00L See full results | D A Herrera 55.3kg 3.00L | 3 (7) |
| Santa Anita 07-Nov-22 1810m GOOD R1 Race 1 (of $36,960) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:49.290 was unhurried in the beginning and moved inside, saved ground to the stretch and was always outrun. 1st Weegee ( H I Berrios 124 ) 2nd Spirit Maker ( J J Hernandez 124 ) 2.50L 3rd Bee Catcher ( V Espinoza 124 ) 3.50L 7th Bender ( J V Jr 124 ) 8.80L See full results | J V Jr 56.2kg 8.80L | 7 (7) |
| Santa Anita 08-Oct-22 1610m GOOD R9 Race 9 (of $41,960) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:33.460 tossed his head and broke a step slow, angled down to the inside while near the back, moved out for the far turn and raced three to four wide and weakened. 1st Kingmeister ( T Baze 124 ) 2nd Weegee ( H I Berrios 124 ) 0.05L 3rd Fort Moultrie ( U Rispoli 124 ) 0.30L 9th Bender ( K Frey 124 ) 8.15L See full results | K Frey 56.2kg 8.15L | 9 (9) |
| Del Mar 03-Sep-22 2210m GOOD R3 Race 3 (of $106,600) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:14.280 broke in and bumped rival leaving the gate, angled down to the rail on the first turn, saved ground to the stretch and failed to respond. 1st Carmelita's Man ( J J Hernandez 125 ) 2nd Win The Day ( U Rispoli 119 ) 0.05L 3rd Fly The Sky ( R A Vazquez 123 ) 1.55L 6th Bender ( K Frey 123 ) 5.40L See full results | K Frey 55.8kg 5.40L | 6 (7) |
| Santa Anita 19-Feb-22 1810m GOOD R3 Race 3 $28,224 (of $44,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:46.400 got bumped on both sides at the start then steadied soon after, trailed early on and moved inside, steered out on the far turn and came four wide into the lane, closed fast in the final furlong and got up in the closing moments. 1st Bender ( K Frey 124 ) 2nd Street Ruckus ( J J Hernandez 124 ) 0.25L 3rd Cosmo ( F Prat 124 ) 0.75L See full results | K Frey 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Santa Anita 15-Jan-22 1610m GOOD R6 Race 6 (of $44,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:34.710 stumbled leaving the gate, was rank between rivals on the first turn, traveled three then four wide on the second bend and proved no menace. 1st Encroachment ( M E Smith 124 ) 2nd Cosmo ( F Prat 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Cotopaxi ( U Rispoli 124 ) 1.75L 7th Bender ( K Frey 124 ) 6.90L See full results | K Frey 56.2kg 6.90L | 7 (9) |
| Santa Anita 25-Oct-21 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7 $8,060 (of $709) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.040, SP: 10/1 Steady early,best rest 1st Big Coupe ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Bender ( K Frey 122 ) 3.25L 3rd Laker Mamba ( A Cedillo 122 ) 1.25L See full results | K Frey 55.3kg 3.25L | 2 (6) |
| Del Mar 06-Aug-21 1610m R8 Race 8 $3,600 (of $36,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.610 1st Algeria ( F Prat 125 ) 2nd Tiz Tact Toe ( U Rispoli 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Bender ( K Frey 120 ) 1.50L See full results | K Frey 54.4kg 1.50L | 3 (11) |
| Santa Anita 20-Jun-21 1610m R5 Race 5 (of $79,300) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.580 stalked from inside, dropped back on the far turn and tired. 1st Lincoln Hawk ( J J Hernandez 120 ) 2nd Hollywoodhellraisr ( J V Jr 126 ) 0.10L 3rd Subconscious ( A Cedillo 120 ) 1.10L 10th Bender ( J Pyfer 115 , Cd 110 ) 15.35L See full results | J Pyfer 52.2kg, Cd 49.9kg 15.35L | 10 (11) |
| Santa Anita 17-May-21 1610m R6 Race 6 (of $79,300) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:36.770 got bumped from inside at the start, went four wide around the bend, three wide around the second turn and never made an impact. 1st Mr. Impossible ( U Rispoli 118 ) 2nd Beyond Brilliant ( J J Hernandez 118 ) 1.25L 3rd American Admiral ( F Prat 118 ) 10.75L 5th Bender ( J Pyfer 113 , Cd 108 ) 15.25L See full results | J Pyfer 51.3kg, Cd 49kg 15.25L | 5 (6) |
| Santa Anita 04-Apr-21 1310m R4 Race 4 (of $98,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:15.660 went three to four wide around the turn and could not rally. 1st Laurel River ( J R Velazquez 123 ) 2nd Today's Flavor ( M Gutierrez 123 ) 4.25L 3rd Patron D'oro ( A Cedillo 123 ) 5.75L 5th Bender ( J Pyfer 116 , Cd 109 ) 10.55L See full results | J Pyfer 52.6kg, Cd 49.4kg 10.55L | 5 (6) |
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