Derby Day Kiss (USA)
About
Derby Day Kiss is a 4yo dark bay/brown horse from the United States, trained by Robert C. Cline. The colt is by Klimt out of Derby Day Storm. To date, Derby Day Kiss has captured four victories. Its biggest triumph came on 25 September 2025 at Thistledown, where it won Race 8 for $40,100.
Raced At
ThistledownRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 21-Oct-25 1610m R7 Race 7 $2,590 (of $25,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.530, SP: 5.00 pressed the pace from the two path, made no bid, weakened in the final furlong. | V Fernandez 57.2kg 13.00L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-Oct-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $1,960 (of $28,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.550, SP: 8.00 dueled on the lead until deep stretch, weakened slightly. | V Fernandez 55.8kg 2.50L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 25-Sep-25 1210m R8 Race 8 $25,262 (of $40,100) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.310, SP: 5.50 broke in full stride to set all the pace and responded under right handed urging to win going away. | V Fernandez 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 04-Sep-25 1210m R8 Race 8 $2,808 (of $40,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.260, SP: 6.00 chased the pace three wide and was through after a half. | J Bracho 54kg 6.50L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 05-Aug-25 1210m R6 Race 6 $8,020 (of $40,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.790, SP: 11.00 made the lead soon after the start, set a pressured pace into the stretch, was headed then dug in gamely to gain second. | V Fernandez 54kg 0.50L | 2 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 30-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $362 (of $36,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.390, SP: 21.00 raced near the back of the pack on the turn, rallied briefly in upper stretch and failed to sustain the bid. | L Perez 56.2kg 12.25L | 7 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 28-Nov-24 1670m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,534 (of $36,199) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:46.820, SP: 4.33 Stalked, no kick | J Bracho 55.3kg 14.25L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,534 (of $36,199) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.330, SP: 6.00 Late interest | F B Salazar 55.3kg 2.75L | 4 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-24 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $7,240 (of $36,199) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:43.740, SP: 11.00 raced widest, loomed boldly on the far turn, matched strides through the stretch and finished second best. | F S Becerra 54.9kg 1.25L | 2 (10) |
| Thistledown 04-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $24,192 (of $38,401) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.220 stalked the early pace, rallied three wide through the turn to make the lead at the top of the stretch and finished full of run under a brisk hand ride to win going away. | Y Aviles 52.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 13-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $384 (of $38,401) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.640 had brief speed. | J A Bracho 52.2kg 8.25L | 6 (9) |
| Thistledown 09-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $7,680 (of $38,401) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.860 bobbled inward at the start, chased the winner and finished gamely to gain second. | J A Bracho 53.1kg 8.00L | 2 (6) |
| Belterra Park 07-Jun-24 1710m FIRM R4 Belterra Park race 4 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:48.120, SP: 25/1 Through at the half | J Bracho 55.3kg, Cd 0 18.25L | 7 (7) |
| Thistledown 19-May-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $22,554 (of $35,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.600 chased the leader down the backstretch, rallied two wide to make the lead nearing the quarter pole then drew off through the final furlongs under right handed urging. | J A Bracho 52.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Apr-24 1210m GOOD R6 Southern Park Stakes (Stakes) $7,501 (of $75,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.820 pressed the early pace along the inside, dropped back a bit on the turn then went evenly. | J A Bracho 53.5kg 3.25L | 3 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R4 Md $20,034 (of $31,800) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.300 stalked the pace early, dropped back on the bend to rally five wide turning for home and drew away convincingly in the stretch. | G Rodriguez 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R9 Md $2,226 (of $31,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.070 away alertly, set the early pace along the inside and weakened on the turn. | V R Fernandez 55.3kg 22.00L | 4 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 31-Oct-23 1110m FIRM R8 Md (of $31,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.610 stalked the pace three wide through the turn then faded. | V R Fernandez 55.3kg 7.00L | 5 (8) |