Colonel Vargo (USA) Horse
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Colonel Vargo is a 6yo colt from the United States, trained by Ricardo Bailey. He is by Distorted Humor out of Ami'S Mesa. To date, Colonel Vargo has captured 21 victories. His biggest triumph came on 25 Nov 2023 at Aqueduct, where he won the $90,000 Race 8. The horse has been a lucrative choice for bettors, delivering about a 25% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 25-Sep-26 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $23,510 (of $37,317) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.620, SP: 2.75 broke in full stride to set all the pace while getting quicky fractions and drew off in deep stretch to win under confident handling. 1st Colonel Vargo ( J Simpson 121 ) 2nd Mr. Penny Pincher ( J A Bracho 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Lucky Jeremy ( J Skerrett 121 , Cd 116 ) 5.00L See full results | J Simpson 54.9kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 04-Sep-26 1106m R1 Race 1 $6,061 (of $30,304) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:04.480, SP: 2.63 1st Go West ( L Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Colonel Vargo ( J Simpson 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Big Prankster ( L Rivera 123 ) 0.30L See full results | J Simpson 55.8kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 25-Aug-26 1207m FIRM R5 Race 5 $27,643 (of $43,878) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.620, SP: 3.50 dueled for the lead two wide into the turn, took over before the quarter pole, set the balance of the pace and drew clear late under left handed urging. 1st Colonel Vargo ( J Simpson 123 ) 2nd Konteekee ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 2.50L 3rd Mellifluous ( R Bowen 121 ) 0.50L See full results | J Simpson 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-Aug-26 1207m FIRM R5 Race 5 $23,458 (of $37,234) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.260, SP: 8.50 with the second flight, was bumped in deep stretch by the runner up, responded with a burst of speed late under left handed urging three wide and was along in time. 1st Colonel Vargo ( J Simpson 119 ) 2nd Mr. Penny Pincher ( J Bracho 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Without Objection ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 0.50L See full results | J Simpson 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 21-Jul-26 1609m GOOD R4 Race 4 $3,097 (of $30,970) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.000, SP: 7.00 allowed to settle, loomed boldly between horses two wide nearing the quarter pole then was outfinished. 1st Hot Gunner ( L Gonzalez 123 ) 2nd Reinvest ( A Rodriguez 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Colonel Vargo ( J Simpson 119 ) 2.75L See full results | J Simpson 54kg 2.75L | 3 (5) |