Brightwork (USA)
About
Brightwork is a 4yo b from the United States, trained by John Alexander Ortiz. He is by the stallion Outwork out of the mare Clarendon Fancy. To date, Brightwork has captured five victories. On 4 September 2023 at Saratoga, he earned his biggest triumph, taking the $165,000 Stakes. The horse has been a value bet for gamblers, delivering about a 20% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga 24-Aug-25 1408m R11 Resorts World Casino Ballerina Stakes (Stakes) $35,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:21.930 | J R Velazquez 55.3kg 13.25L | 4 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 22-Jun-25 1408m FIRM R9 Chicago Stakes (Stakes) $2,750 (of $178,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:20.890, SP: 11.00 raced between horses early on, was in the five path into the lane and empty late in the stretch. | B J Hernandez 53.5kg 12.25L | 8 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 26-May-25 1207m FIRM R8 Winning Colors Stakes (Stakes) $17,500 (of $151,520) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:08.750, SP: 7.00 Chased inside,no bid | B J Hernandez 53.5kg 4.75L | 4 (7) |
| Keeneland 06-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R7 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (Stakes) $35,000 (of $350,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.520 Urged 3-4p, kept on | L Saez 54.4kg 5.25L | 3 (6) |
| Saratoga 01-Sep-24 1207m GOOD R10 Prioress Stakes (Stakes) $126,001 (of $200,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:10.860 3-4w upper, gamely | L Saez 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Santa Anita 04-Nov-23 1709m R6 Race 6-NetJets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (Grade 1) $40,000 (of $2,000,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:44.580 Contended 3w, faded | R J Santana 55.3kg 6.75L | 6 (12) |
| Keeneland 06-Oct-23 1709m FIRM R9 Keeneland race 9 $17,325 (of $372,969) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:44.170, SP: 2.80 Press 2w,vied btw,wknd | I O Jr 55.3kg 10.25L | 5 (8) |
| Saratoga 04-Sep-23 1408m FIRM R9 Saratoga race 9 $189,000 (of $165,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:23.170, SP: 3/1 Clipped behind3/4,4p | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Saratoga 07-Aug-23 1307m FIRM R8 Saratoga race 8 $126,000 (of $110,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:16.850, SP: 5/1 Bobbled brk,2-3p,4p1/4 | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Ellis Park 02-Jul-23 1207m FIRM R3 Ellis Park race 3 $138,500 (of $138,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.790, SP: 9/4 Pace, inside, held | L Saez 54.4kg | 1 (6) |
| Keeneland 27-Apr-23 905m FIRM R5 CLMd $50,400 (of $80,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:52.490 Vied ins,bmpd5/16,clrd | R Gutierrez 54kg | 1 (12) |