Defending Champ (USA)

Country
United States
Foal Date
11-Mar-22
Sex
gelding
Colour
brown
Sire
Favorite Cartel
Dam
Eagle On The Fly
Prize Money
$266666
Owners
Edward C. Allred
About

Defending Champ is a 3yo brown gelding from the United States, trained by Scott Willoughby. He is out of the mare Eagle On The Fly and sired by Favorite Cartel. To date, Defending Champ has captured five victories in his racing career. His biggest achievement came on 26 July 2025 at Los Alamitos Racecourse, where he won the $175,000 Governor’s Cup Derby.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Los Alamitos Racecourse 07-Sep-25 365m R8 Golden State Derby (Stakes) $39,460 (of $197,300) Barrier 10G A G Lara 57.2kg2 (4)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 16-Aug-25 365m R8 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 8 $4,400 (of $8,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:36.470 battled gamely, won bob.G A G Lara 57.2kg1 (8)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 26-Jul-25 365m R4 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 4 $71,400 (of $175,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:36.920 up close, best late.G A G Lara 57.2kg1 (10)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 05-Jul-25 365m R8 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 8 $4,400 (of $8,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:58.120 in range, best late.G A G Lara 57.2kg1 (9)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 23-Mar-25 365m R9 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 9 $40,052 (of $235,600) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:20.370 bit slow, lost path briefly, rallied, missed.G A G Lara 57.2kg 0.10L2 (8)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 02-Mar-25 365m R9 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 9 $4,400 (of $8,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:39.230 brushed start, rolling late.G A G Lara 57.2kg1 (7)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 08-Feb-25 274m R8 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 8 $4,685 (of $9,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:55.760 away well, going away.G A G Lara 57.2kg1 (7)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 24-Nov-24 365m R1 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 1 (of $6,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:38.300 bumped sideways start, lugged inward, lacked path.G A G Lara 57.2kg 3.60L6 (8)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 05-Oct-24 365m R2 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 2 $1,350 (of $6,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:22.160 broke in, surged, missed.G A G Lara 57.2kg 0.05L2 (8)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 25-Aug-24 320m R4 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 4 $750 (of $6,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.780 brushed start, steady effort, up 2nd.G A G Lara 57.2kg 0.85L3 (8)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 03-Aug-24 320m R5 Los Alamitos Racecourse race 5 $1,822 (of $8,500) Barrier 157.2kg2 (4)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 09-Jun-24 m (of $9,000), Winning Time: 01:18.820 wide path, outfinished.G Lara 57.2kg, Cd 0 0.75L5 (7)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 12-May-24 m (of $9,500), Winning Time: 01:58.460 lugged out early, best stride late.G Lara 57.2kg, Cd 0 2.30L5 (8)