Dark Afternoon (USA)
About
Dark Afternoon is a 5yo dk b/br horse bred in the United States and trained by Alex T. Hartman. He is a son of the stallion Black Bear out of the mare Afternoon Liaison. To date, Dark Afternoon has recorded eight wins. On September 23, 2023, at Remington Park, he secured his most notable victory, capturing the $70,000 Remington Park Turf Sprint Stakes.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Remington Park 13-Sep-25 1005m GOOD R4 Hcp $31,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:55.490, SP: 2.20 was forwardly place from two wide through the turn then tipped out to four wide in upper stretch to drive past the leader and cleared late. | I V Diego 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Remington Park 09-Aug-25 1005m FIRM R8 Race 8 $27,720 (of $44,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:56.170, SP: 3.50 reserved off the early pace, checked twice down the backstretch to avoid clipping heels, produced a bold rally in the stretch to get up in plenty of time despite drifting in and out in mid-stretch. JACKMAN'. | I Diego 54.4kg | 1 (5) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Jun-25 1106m GOOD R9 Race 9 $2,349 (of $134,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.400, SP: 21.00 was bumped at the start and raced back early on, was in the seven path into the lane and raced widest down the lane with some late gain. | B Curtis 54.9kg 4.00L | 5 (11) |
| Lone Star Park 05-May-25 1005m GOOD R2 Race 2 $7,800 (of $39,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:55.700, SP: 15.00 was taken back early, advanced six wide though the turn, passed rivals late, was no match and finished second best. | I Diego 54.9kg 2.25L | 2 (8) |
| Remington Park 16-Nov-24 1005m GOOD R2 Race 2 $2,520 (of $36,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:57.420, SP: 5.00 chased the early pace while inside, saved ground on the turn then faltered in the stretch. | D Cabrera 54.9kg 4.60L | 4 (7) |
| Remington Park 19-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R8 Oklahoma Classics Sprint Stakes (Stakes) (of $129,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.250 Chased, 3w, gave way | D Cabrera 55.3kg 14.25L | 8 (8) |
| Remington Park 21-Sep-24 1005m GOOD R4 Remington Park Turf Sprint Stakes (Stakes) $31,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.770 5-w, edged clear | D Cabrera 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Remington Park 07-Sep-24 1005m GOOD R9 Race 9 $1,195 (of $40,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.050 Inside, bid, empty, | D Cabrera 54.4kg 0.75L | 5 (7) |
| Remington Park 24-Aug-24 1307m FIRM R9 Race 9 $85 (of $40,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.750 Chased, 2w, gave way, | D Cabrera 54.4kg 16.85L | 9 (15) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 17-Mar-24 1005m GOOD R8 Race 8-Allowance Optional Claiming $3,750 (of $37,502) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.640 Rate2w,gaining late | D Cabrera 54.9kg 1.25L | 3 (8) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 18-Feb-24 1005m GOOD R4 Race 4-Allowance $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:58.350 Rallied, 5w, willingly | D Cabrera 54.9kg 1.25L | 4 (10) |
| Remington Park 11-Nov-23 1307m FIRM R9 Silver Goblin Stakes (Stakes) $1,500 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:17.430 ducked in at the start then was settled, made a bid but was no threat in the stretch drive. | J V Bridgmohan 54kg 6.50L | 5 (9) |
| Remington Park 21-Oct-23 1709m GOOD R10 OKC Turf Classic Handicap (Stakes) $8,036 (of $114,800) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:45.990 was stalking the pace while inside, saved ground on the far turn then made a bid two wide in upper stretch bur was no menace in the end. | J V Bridgmohan 55.3kg 2.00L | 4 (11) |
| Remington Park 08-Oct-23 1005m GOOD R5 Race 5 $26,964 (of $42,875) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.880 was stalking the pace while inside into the turn, was blocked behind rivals on the turn and waited for racing room, slipped through an opening at the top of the stretch, closed fast while two wide in mid stretch then gained the lead and was ridden out in late stretch. | J V Bridgmohan 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Remington Park 23-Sep-23 1005m GOOD R6 Remington Park Turf Sprint Stakes (Stakes) $44,100 (of $70,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.740 chased the early pace while inside, saved ground on the turn then rallied two wide in the stretch, was gaining ground and proved best in the end. | J V Bridgmohan 54kg | 1 (9) |
| Remington Park 09-Sep-23 1408m FIRM R7 Oklahoma Stallion Colts and Geldings Handicap (Stakes) $5,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:25.170 dueled for the lead while inside, drew off in upper stretch but could not last in late stretch. | D Cabrera 54.9kg 1.10L | 3 (9) |
| Remington Park 27-Aug-23 1408m FIRM R6 CL $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:25.300 vied for the lead while inside, was well handled then drew off inside the furlong marker and was much the best. | D Cabrera 52.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 17-Jun-23 1005m GOOD R5 Race 5 $6,700 (of $33,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:56.610 unhurried in the early going, rallied midway on the turn circling six wide to mount a fast closing rally and came up two strides short. | D Cabrera 55.3kg 0.10L | 2 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 28-Apr-23 1207m GOOD (of $33,000), Winning Time: 01:11.020, SP: 17/5 Bmp brk,pressd,faded | N Juarez 56.2kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 5 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 07-Apr-23 1207m FIRM (of $30,000), Winning Time: 01:11.030, SP: 19/10 Duel inside,edged clr | N Juarez 54.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 09-Mar-23 1207m FIRM Md (of $19,800), Winning Time: 01:11.530, SP: 11/5 Pace 2p,stayed clear | N Juarez 54.9kg | 1 (9) |