Braken Poppa (USA) Horse
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Braken Poppa, a 3yo dk b/br foaled in the United States, is trained by Steven M. Asmussen. The horse is by Aurelius Maximus out of Fab Fox. To date, Braken Poppa has captured four victories. On March 22, 2026, at Fair Grounds, it earned its biggest triumph, winning the $100,000 Fasig‑Tipton Crescent City Oaks stakes. The animal has been a winner for bettors, delivering a 53% return on investment for anyone who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 16-May-26 1811m FIRM R13 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (Stakes) (of $300,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:52.150, SP: 5.00 stumbled leaving the starting gate, was not an early factor, raced three deep the far turn, floated to the five path in upper stretch and lacked a rally. 1st My Miss Mo ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 2nd Jumping The Gun ( L Saez 118 ) 1.75L 3rd A. P. 's Girl ( I O Jr 118 ) 2.75L 7th Braken Poppa ( J L Ortiz 118 ) 12.50L See full results | J L Ortiz 53.5kg 12.50L | 7 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 22-Mar-26 1673m R2 Fasig-Tipton Crescent City Oaks (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.860, SP: 1.14 1st Braken Poppa ( J Ortiz 122 ) 2nd Thrill Seeker ( A Concepcion 122 ) 5.50L 3rd Fade To Gold ( B J Hernandez 122 ) 4.00L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Fair Grounds 01-Mar-26 1609m R9 Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Charged Cotton Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.200, SP: 1.67 was reluctant to load the gate, broke alertly, applied HEAVY pressure to the pace through the first turn and backstretch, moved to contest the pace in the far turn, took charge at the top of the stretch and drew clear. 1st Braken Poppa ( B J Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Thrill Seeker ( A Concepcion 122 ) 9.50L 3rd Fade To Gold ( M J Pedroza 122 ) 2.00L See full results | B J Hernandez 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Fair Grounds 31-Jan-26 1609m R6 Race 6 $34,650 (of $55,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.460, SP: 3.75 1st Braken Poppa ( J Ortiz 122 ) 2nd Thrill Seeker ( P Lopez 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Whtruwearingrlfrnd ( B Curtis 119 ) 7.00L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Fair Grounds 05-Jan-26 1609m R8 Md $34,020 (of $54,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:39.970, SP: 2.63 stalked the pace three wide, moved up to vie through the far turn, edged clear down the stretch and was kept to task. 1st Braken Poppa ( P Lopez 120 ) 2nd What's Love ( C Hernandez 120 ) 3.00L 3rd Fade To Gold ( B J Hernandez 120 ) 5.25L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 28-Nov-25 1210m R5 Md $10,800 (of $54,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.390, SP: 3.25 1st Whtruwearingrlfrnd ( B A Curtis 120 ) 2nd Braken Poppa ( P Lopez 120 ) 7.75L 3rd Bright Note ( L Jareth 120 ) 0.20L See full results | P Lopez 54.4kg 7.75L | 2 (7) |