Celestial Express (USA) Horse
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Celestial Express, a 5yo gr/ro bred in the United States and trained by Douglas J. Seyler, is by Tapwrit out of Blue Angel Express. The horse has recorded two career victories. Its biggest triumph came on 30 Aug 2025 at Colonial Downs, where it won the $34,500 Race 8. Punters have found it to be a money‑maker; backing Celestial Express over its entire career would have yielded a 48% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont At The Big A 29-Jun-26 1609m R1 Race 1 (of $45,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.420, SP: 17.00 dropped to the rear, saved ground on the first turn, settled at the back, was roused in the two path on the far turn and failed to rally. 1st Tiznow Mama ( K Carmouche 123 ) 2nd Tour Jete ( J Rodriguez 121 ) 2.50L 3rd Baby Sassicaia ( H K Harkie 123 ) 3.75L 5th Celestial Express ( O H Moreno 121 ) 4.10L See full results | O H Moreno 54.9kg 4.10L | 5 (5) |
| Monmouth Park 15-Jun-26 1609m R6 Race 6 $1,260 (of $18,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.750, SP: 11.00 was bumped at the start, raced off the pace with an inside trip, moved up behind horses in the stretch, lacked room passing the furlong marker and closed late between horses. 1st Princess Gladys ( P Lopez 119 ) 2nd Exclusive Champion ( L R Jr 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Wow Lucky ( F Martinez 121 ) 0.30L 4th Celestial Express ( S Leon 121 ) 1.30L See full results | S Leon 54.9kg 1.30L | 4 (7) |
| Gulfstream 27-Apr-26 1609m R6 Race 6 $290 (of $38,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:34.440, SP: 41.00 was reserved on the inside and lacked a rally. 1st Ditched ( M Husbands 124 ) 2nd Classy Lass ( M Meneses 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Lois Len ( E Gonzalez 122 ) 1.00L 6th Celestial Express ( Y Torres 122 , Cd 117 ) 9.00L See full results | Y Torres 55.3kg, Cd 53.1kg 9.00L | 6 (8) |
| Gulfstream 17-Apr-26 1609m R5 Race 5 $650 (of $65,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:34.160, SP: 21.00 chased the pace three wide and tired. 1st City Minute ( M Husbands 126 ) 2nd My Denysse ( J Morelos 126 ) 2.75L 3rd Bayou Brigid ( L Reyes 120 ) 0.30L 7th Celestial Express ( S Bridgmohan 126 ) 21.25L See full results | S Bridgmohan 57.2kg 21.25L | 7 (7) |
| Gulfstream 30-Mar-26 1710m R3 Race 3 $2,520 (of $36,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:40.320, SP: 41.00 outpaced while five wide early, moved three wide into the stretch and displayed late interest. 1st Galley Head ( M Vasquez 123 ) 2nd Zo Zucchera ( J Rosario 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Logistics ( E Zayas 125 ) 1.75L 4th Celestial Express ( S Bridgmohan 120 , Cd 113 ) 4.50L See full results | S Bridgmohan 54.4kg, Cd 51.3kg 4.50L | 4 (8) |