Close The Gate (USA) Horse
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Close The Gate, a three-year-old bay gelding bred in the United States by Engage out of Bethaven, is conditioned by John E. Salzman, Jr. and races for Bird And Grady, LLC. In eleven starts he has captured two victories, placed second six times and shown third twice, amassing $253,761 in earnings. His most recent start came at Delaware Park on 20 September 2026, where he finished second of three runners. He last won on 15 August 2026 at Colonial Downs.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 30-Oct-26 1408m FAST R8 Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming, SP: 3.75 | Joseph Rocco Jr | 5 (8) |
| Delaware Park 20-Sep-26 1207m FIRM R2 Race 2 $7,310 (of $36,548) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.490, SP: 1.40 was void of any early speed, raced three wide into the turn, angled out in the drive, was closing fast and just missed. 1st Rocketeer ( M Chuan 123 ) 2nd Close The Gate ( J R Jr 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Party On Rufus ( P Luna 125 ) 1.85L See full results | J R Jr 55.3kg 0.10L | 2 (3) |
| 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 ) 0.00L 3rd State Conceal ( P Lopez 120 ) 0.00L 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 18-Apr-26 1811m FAST Flat, SP: 14/1 | Joseph Rocco Jr 53.5kg | 8 (10) |
| Colonial Downs 12-Mar-26 1609m GOOD Flat, SP: 9/1 | Joseph Rocco Jr 54.4kg | 3 (6) |
| Laurel Park 21-Feb-26 1609m Flat, SP: 13/2 | Ismerio Villalobos 53.5kg | 3 (6) |
| Laurel Park 04-Feb-26 1408m FAST Flat, SP: 9/2 | Ismerio Villalobos 53.5kg | 2 (7) |
| Laurel Park 10-Jan-26 1408m Flat, SP: 7/1 | Ismerio Villalobos 56.2kg | 1 (10) |
| Laurel Park 19-Dec-25 1106m Flat, SP: 12/1 | Ismerio Villalobos 55.3kg | 2 (7) |