Chess Not Checkers (USA) Horse
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Chess Not Checkers, a 7yo b from the United States, is trained by Jeffrey A. Radosevich. He is sired by the stallion Astern out of the dam Wealthy Shipman. The horse has accumulated ten wins in its career. Its most notable victory occurred on 13 February 2022 at Gulfstream in Race 6, earning the $35000.00 purse.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 31-Jul-26 1106m R2 Race 2 $2,865 (of $28,649) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.780, SP: 4.50 trailed early and finished with GOOD courage three wide. 1st Absolute Miracle ( J Skerrett 119 , Cd 112 ) 2nd We'll Do It Live ( V R Fernandez 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Chess Not Checkers ( J A Bracho 121 ) 4.00L See full results | J A Bracho 54.9kg 4.00L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 10-Jul-26 1207m R1 Race 1 $5,764 (of $28,820) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.020, SP: 4.00 never far back, was steadily gaining ground late in the middle of the racetrack. 1st We'll Do It Live ( V Fernandez 121 ) 2nd Chess Not Checkers ( J Bracho 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Gracie Dance ( E Barbaran 119 ) 0.50L See full results | J Bracho 55.8kg 1.75L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 21-Jun-26 1106m FIRM R4 Race 4 $17,979 (of $28,539) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.920, SP: 5.50 had good position early, rallied and slipped through on the turn, opened up in mid stretch and lasted late under firm handling. 1st Chess Not Checkers ( J Bracho 119 ) 2nd Absolute Miracle ( J Skerrett 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Goshen ( A Chavez 119 ) 0.20L See full results | J Bracho 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 26-May-26 1207m GOOD R4 Race 4 $5,603 (of $28,015) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.760, SP: 10.00 pressed the pace along the inside down the backstretch, shook clear on the turn, set the balance of the pace and just missed hanging on. 1st Absolute Miracle ( J Skerrett 119 ) 2nd Chess Not Checkers ( J Radosevich 119 , Cd 114 ) 0.00L 3rd Holiday Lights ( A Chavez 123 ) 3.25L See full results | J Radosevich 54kg, Cd 51.7kg 0.00L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 03-May-26 1106m SOFT R2 Race 2 $1,750 (of $17,495) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.120, SP: 3.50 stalked the pace two then three wide and finished with good courage. 1st Miss Foxann ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Remember Me ( C Keiser 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Chess Not Checkers ( J Radosevich 119 , Cd 114 ) 1.50L See full results | J Radosevich 54kg, Cd 51.7kg 1.50L | 3 (7) |