Close The Gate (USA) Horse
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Close The Gate is a 3yo gelding from the United States trained by John E. Salzman, Jr. It is sired by the stallion Engage out of the dam Bethaven. The horse has won 2 races so far in its career. On 15th Aug 2026 at Colonial Downs, Close The Gate captured its most notable victory, earning $90,000 in Race 1.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Downs 15-Aug-26 1207m R1 Race 1 $80,310 (of $127,476) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:08.950, SP: 1.80 1st Close The Gate ( J R Jr 120 ) 2nd Tocik Hall ( M Sanchez 122 ) 0.25L 3rd State Conceal ( P Lopez 120 ) 1.75L See full results | J R Jr 54.4kg | 1 (5) |
| Colonial Downs 12-Jul-26 1408m R7 Star De Naskra Stakes (Stakes) $35,956 (of $179,779) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:21.860, SP: 3.75 1st Pont Aven ( M Sanchez 120 ) 2nd Close The Gate ( J R Jr 118 ) 0.05L 3rd Magic Wallet ( J Ruiz 120 ) 3.25L See full results | J R Jr 53.5kg 0.05L | 2 (8) |
| Laurel Park 15-Jun-26 1408m R4 Race 4 $13,627 (of $68,133) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.370, SP: 2.63 drafted back after and alert break, raced forwardly while three to four wide into the turn, commenced a run soon after, ranged up four wide outside the winner entering the lane, briefly threatened then kept on willingly to hold down the place. 1st And Sum ( M J Sanchez 123 ) 2nd Close The Gate ( J R Jr 116 ) 5.25L 3rd Dolice Vita ( F Boyce 126 ) 8.00L See full results | J R Jr 52.6kg 5.25L | 2 (7) |
| Laurel Park 16-May-26 1609m FIRM R14 Race 14 $15,107 (of $75,534) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.510, SP: 3.75 , bumped at the break, regrouped and edged up four wide to a stalking spot, bid three deep mid turn, gained a clear advantage under pressure in upper stretch, was engaged from both sides heading to the sixteenth pole, dueled and continued on gamely. 1st No More Calls ( J G Briceno 117 ) 2nd Close The Gate ( J R Jr 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Tartabull ( P Lopez 121 ) 1.50L See full results | J R Jr 54.9kg 0.50L | 2 (7) |
| Laurel Park 19-Apr-26 1811m R11 Federico Tesio Stakes (Stakes) (of $209,055) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:52.920, SP: 15.00 was never a factor. 1st Taj Mahal ( S Russell 124 ) 2nd Wild Warrior ( Y Hazlewood 124 ) 8.25L 3rd Let'S Go Lando ( P Lopez 118 ) 9.50L 8th Close The Gate ( J R Jr 118 ) 28.50L See full results | J R Jr 53.5kg 28.50L | 8 (10) |