Contrabandista (USA) Horse
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Contrabandista is a 7yo dk b/br horse from the United States trained by Kenny Jansen. It is by Gun Runner out of Harlan'S Romance. To date, Contrabandista has secured four wins. On March 26, 2025 at Will Rogers Downs, it achieved its most notable victory, capturing the $12,000 Race 5 purse.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Park 10-May-26 1609m R5 Race 5 $960 (of $9,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.140, SP: 13.00 raced off the pace three wide, found best stride late but came up just short. 1st Danville ( A Stanley 126 ) 2nd African Warrior ( F Reyes 126 ) 0.10L 3rd Contrabandista ( R Arrieta 126 ) 0.60L See full results | R Arrieta 57.2kg 0.60L | 3 (6) |
| Hawthorne 27-Apr-26 1673m R2 Race 2 $805 (of $11,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.530, SP: 13.00 bumped at the start, saved ground off the pace, urged along three wide approaching the three eighths marker, came up empty. 1st Euclid Avenue ( V Lara 123 ) 2nd Electric Charge ( A Bendezu 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Regimental ( F Reyes 123 ) 9.25L 4th Contrabandista ( R Arrieta 123 ) 12.75L See full results | R Arrieta 55.8kg 12.75L | 4 (5) |
| Belterra Park 05-Oct-25 1670m R4 Race 4 $595 (of $8,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.710 1st Basscoat ( J Elliott 123 ) 2nd Dontkissdaminister ( A Murgia 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Take Charge D'Oro ( S Pauly 123 ) 4.75L 4th Contrabandista ( J Mckee 123 ) 9.75L See full results | J Mckee 55.8kg 9.75L | 4 (6) |
| Hawthorne 29-Aug-25 1670m R2 Race 2 $770 (of $11,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.950, SP: 15.00 slow into stride, saved ground off the pace around the far turn, never fired through the stretch. 1st Mcmoney ( A Santos 122 ) 2nd Flying Samurai ( J Felix 122 ) 5.75L 3rd New Year Surprise ( L Colon 122 ) 1.25L 4th Contrabandista ( A Ortiz 122 ) 11.25L See full results | A Ortiz 55.3kg 11.25L | 4 (6) |
| Fairmount Park 03-Aug-25 1670m FIRM R4 Race 4 $280 (of $14,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:45.540, SP: 17.00 set the pace in the two path but yielded at the top of the lane. 1st Category Ten ( O Mojica 124 ) 2nd Lucky Boss ( S Gonzalez 126 ) 3.25L 3rd Code Runner ( A Bendezu 124 ) 0.20L 6th Contrabandista ( A Ortiz 124 ) 20.10L See full results | A Ortiz 56.2kg 20.10L | 6 (6) |
| Belterra Park 03-Jul-25 1610m GOOD R3 Race 3 $95 (of $10,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.820 raced inside horses and dropped back. 1st Breakwater ( F Peterson 125 ) 2nd Jura ( Y Correa 123 ) 2.25L 3rd Reapply ( C Pilares 123 ) 0.75L 11th Contrabandista ( J Mckee 123 ) 17.50L See full results | J Mckee 55.8kg 17.50L | 11 (11) |
| Belterra Park 05-Jun-25 1670m FIRM R1 Race 1 $6,615 (of $10,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:47.920 stalked in the three path, bid three wide passing the quarter, dueled with an inner foe from the four path down the stretch, and inched ahead in the closing stages. 1st Contrabandista ( J Mckee 123 ) 2nd Mason A. P. ( R J Mojica 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Azure Sky ( L Sanchez 123 ) 0.00L See full results | J Mckee 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Prairie Meadows 10-May-25 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 $447 (of $15,200) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:38.990 raced outside off the early pace, failed to respond when called upon around the final turn and never menaced. 1st Justice Once ( K Roman 117 ) 2nd Quarter Rat ( W D L Cruz 120 ) 2.50L 3rd Money In Motion ( A Birzer 120 ) 1.50L 5th Contrabandista ( A Bendezu 120 ) 9.35L See full results | A Bendezu 54.4kg 9.35L | 5 (6) |
| Hawthorne 21-Apr-25 1670m GOOD R6 Race 6 $1,250 (of $12,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.960, SP: 13.00 Kept on, held 3rd 1st Mcmoney ( O Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Chaos Reigns ( J E Felix 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Contrabandista ( V Santiago 124 ) 5.75L See full results | V Santiago 56.2kg 5.75L | 3 (7) |
| Will Rogers Downs 26-Mar-25 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 $7,560 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.090, SP: 2.10 pursued from the four path, ranged up outside of the top pair around the far turn to issue a bid at the sixteenth pole, drew clear in upper stretch and was geared down through the final sixteenth. 1st Contrabandista ( R E Eramia 125 ) 2nd Wrinkle Road ( A T Jr 125 ) 4.50L 3rd Searchin Safari ( I Wiseman 125 ) 9.50L See full results | R E Eramia 56.7kg | 1 (6) |
| Oaklawn Park 25-Feb-25 1710m FIRM R1 Race 1 $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.760, SP: 21.00 in the second group while between horses for six furlongs, three wide into the lane, went evenly to the wire. 1st Tiwanaku ( C A Torres 119 ) 2nd Face Value ( F Jara 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Mad Adam ( R Bejarano 124 ) 4.00L 4th Contrabandista ( J M Romero 116 , Cd 123 ) 6.00L See full results | J M Romero 52.6kg, Cd 55.8kg 6.00L | 4 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 09-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $236 (of $33,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.070, SP: 11.00 in tight at the start, settled off the pace and the inside, improved position slightly while not a threat. 1st Seas Of Normandy ( E Esquivel 119 ) 2nd Aaron ( R A Vazquez 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Mansoura ( K Harr 114 ) 5.00L 5th Contrabandista ( J M Romero 116 , Cd 123 ) 24.50L See full results | J M Romero 52.6kg, Cd 55.8kg 24.50L | 5 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 24-Jan-25 1710m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,274 (of $32,480) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:45.160, SP: 21.00 in mid pack through the first turn while three wide, two path through the final bend, went one paced the final four furlongs in lacking a closing punch. 1st Vivir Con Alegria ( J R Leparoux 120 ) 2nd Candy For Carmel ( F Arrieta 120 ) 6.75L 3rd Drifter ( W D L Cruz 124 ) 7.00L 4th Contrabandista ( J M Romero 120 , Cd 127 ) 11.50L See full results | J M Romero 54.4kg, Cd 57.6kg 11.50L | 4 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 28-Dec-24 1710m FIRM R2 Race 2 $6,400 (of $32,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.390, SP: 21.00 pressed off rail, took over second turn, got out a bit turning for home when clear, continued to hold a daylight advantage past the furlong marker, could not contain the winner. 1st Go Cats ( C A Torres 122 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( J M Romero 120 , Cd 127 ) 1.25L 3rd American Hero ( A Pusac 120 ) 4.50L See full results | J M Romero 54.4kg, Cd 57.6kg 1.25L | 2 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 14-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 $330 (of $32,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.270, SP: 17.00 last away, trailed, picked up a couple of tiring rivals while never a threat. 1st Count De Monet ( E Esquivel 117 ) 2nd Algebra ( C A Torres 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Arrogates Spirit ( R A Vazquez 120 ) 3.50L 7th Contrabandista ( H Hernandez 125 ) 9.75L See full results | H Hernandez 56.7kg 9.75L | 7 (9) |
| Louisiana Downs 17-Sep-24 1670m FIRM R7 $5,356 (of $5,020), Winning Time: 01:45.060, SP: 4/5 Angled 4w 1/4,in time 1st Contrabandista ( L Wade 124 ) 2nd Sam's Promise ( E Nieves 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Perfect Strike ( J Vargas 121 ) 1.75L See full results | L Wade 56.2kg | 1 (11) |
| Louisiana Downs 20-Aug-24 1410m FIRM R1 $1,701 (of $5,020), Winning Time: 01:25.230, SP: 4/5 Stlkd,3w3/8,clr2ndbst 1st Benzodini ( J Dominguez 120 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( E Nieves 124 ) 4.00L 3rd Le Coop ( J Guerrero 124 ) 7.50L See full results | E Nieves 56.2kg 4.00L | 2 (8) |
| Louisiana Downs 01-Aug-24 1670m FIRM R4 $1,701 (of $5,020), Winning Time: 01:43.960, SP: 9/4 Trckd,3w2nd,justmissed 1st Life On The Nile ( J Guerrero 124 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( L Wade 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Benzodini ( A Castillo 120 ) 6.25L See full results | L Wade 56.2kg 0.20L | 2 (9) |
| Louisiana Downs 19-Jun-24 1670m FIRM R1 $850 (of $5,020), Winning Time: 01:48.280, SP: 9/10 Stlkd2w,4wupr,lategain 1st Rockall ( J J Ramirez 124 ) 2nd Country Cut ( S Munoz 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Contrabandista ( L Wade 124 ) 1.25L See full results | L Wade 56.2kg 1.25L | 3 (7) |
| Louisiana Downs 22-May-24 1710m GOOD R5 Race 5-Claiming (of $13,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:47.570, SP: 15.00 Mid pack, no bid 1st Ready Shoes ( A Castillo 124 ) 2nd Klimtomaniac ( C Lozada 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Livingston ( J Dominguez 122 ) 0.30L 7th Contrabandista ( L Wade 122 ) 3.50L See full results | L Wade 55.3kg 3.50L | 7 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 05-May-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $34,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:38.410, SP: 9.00 off a step slow, raced back and inside, steered out to be three wide into the stretch, staged a mild rally, to improved position a bit. 1st Fight'n Ready ( W D L Cruz 121 ) 2nd Gluckstadt ( R Eramia 121 ) 1.25L 3rd Holus Bolus ( R Vazquez 109 ) 0.20L 6th Contrabandista ( F Arrieta 118 ) 8.85L See full results | F Arrieta 53.5kg 8.85L | 6 (10) |
| Oaklawn Park 27-Apr-24 1710m FIRM R2 Race 2 $5,999 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:47.950, SP: 2.90 in tight at the start, void of speed as a result while inside, continued to save ground second turn, improved into the lane, continued to advance up the rail to be in time for the place late, no threat to the winner. 1st Vincenzino ( C Barbosa 123 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( C Torres 120 ) 7.50L 3rd Captive Audience ( E Esquivel 125 ) 0.50L See full results | C Torres 54.4kg 7.50L | 2 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 06-Apr-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 $3,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:39.970, SP: 12.00 settled off the pace while racing three wide through most of the first turn, made a mild advance in the two path second turn, slowly getting to the runner up late, also not a late threat to the winner. 1st Lil Bro Coop ( E Esquivel 122 ) 2nd Life On The Nile ( R Bejarano 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Contrabandista ( H Hernandez 119 ) 2.25L See full results | H Hernandez 54kg 2.25L | 3 (12) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-Mar-24 1710m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,100 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:46.020, SP: 12.00 back early inside, continued to save ground second bend, moved out a bit for room into the lane, split foes and improved position. 1st Boogie Bode ( M Chuan 121 ) 2nd Life On The Nile ( J Bealmear 124 ) 4.25L 3rd Unstable Prince ( R Vazquez 124 ) 0.30L 4th Contrabandista ( C Barbosa 121 , Cd 128 ) 6.75L See full results | C Barbosa 54.9kg, Cd 58.1kg 6.75L | 4 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 10-Feb-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.620, SP: 46.00 back off the pace and the inside, four wide into the stretch, not a threat to the top three wide improving a bit. 1st Raven's Nest ( J R Leparoux 122 ) 2nd Vale ( E Esquivel 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Balsa ( K Asmussen 122 ) 0.30L 4th Contrabandista ( C Barbosa 122 , Cd 129 ) 6.00L See full results | C Barbosa 55.3kg, Cd 58.5kg 6.00L | 4 (11) |
| Oaklawn Park 02-Jan-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $38,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.230, SP: 31.00 failed to menace in remaining back. 1st Master Of Arms ( R J Santana 122 ) 2nd Vale ( K Asmussen 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Mahoney Road ( H Hernandez 122 ) 0.75L 10th Contrabandista ( M Garcia 122 ) 10.60L See full results | M Garcia 55.3kg 10.60L | 10 (11) |
| Prairie Meadows 14-Aug-23 1210m FIRM Md (of $20,384), Winning Time: 01:12.370, SP: 2.20 2wd btw 1/8,led,dug in 1st Contrabandista ( K Tohill 124 ) 2nd Code One ( A Martinez 119 ) 0.30L 3rd Unstable Prince ( W D L Cruz 124 ) 1.25L | K Tohill 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Prairie Meadows 29-Jul-23 1710m FIRM Md (of $20,955), Winning Time: 01:45.450, SP: 3.80 Hop start,bid 3pth1/4p 1st Uxmal ( R Zimmerman 118 ) 2nd Impeccability ( K Jordan 118 ) 10.00L 3rd Contrabandista ( K Tohill 124 ) 10.50L | K Tohill 56.2kg 10.50L | 3 (5) |
| Prairie Meadows 08-Jul-23 1610m FIRM Md (of $20,574), Winning Time: 01:40.080, SP: 2.70 Duel ins,drft out late 1st Runhappy D'oro ( G Corbett 118 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( M Garcia 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Uxmal ( R Zimmerman 118 ) 1.25L | M Garcia 56.2kg 0.20L | 2 (7) |
| Prairie Meadows 24-Jun-23 1210m FIRM Md (of $19,440), Winning Time: 01:11.320, SP: 3/1 Surged late,just miss 1st Husker Butch ( E Gonzalez 118 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( K Jordan 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Guided Arrow ( W D L Cruz 124 ) 0.75L | K Jordan 56.2kg 0.20L | 2 (7) |
| Prairie Meadows 28-May-23 1610m FIRM Md (of $19,620), Winning Time: 01:41.120, SP: 9/4 Move 1/2p,vied,outkikd 1st Asset Basis ( A Birzer 125 ) 2nd Contrabandista ( K Jordan 125 ) 2.75L 3rd Super Cindy ( C Murphy 113 ) 4.25L | K Jordan 56.7kg 2.75L | 2 (6) |
| Prairie Meadows 13-May-23 1210m FIRM Md (of $19,440), Winning Time: 01:11.290, SP: 13/5 Up close,inside bid 1st Lea Me Be ( A Pusac 118 ) 2nd Crocodile Tears ( E Lara 118 ) 0.20L 3rd Contrabandista ( K Jordan 124 ) 2.75L | K Jordan 56.2kg 2.75L | 3 (7) |