Designated Runner (USA)
About
Designated Runner is a 2yo b from the United States trained by Charles Essex. It is by the stallion Rise Up out of the dam Line Drive. The horse has not yet broken its maiden, having failed to win in two starts. In its most recent start at Emerald Downs on 18th Aug 2025, ridden by Manuel Americano, it finished 5th behind the winner Bewitching Joy.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Downs 18-Aug-25 1307m FIRM R6 W.T.B.O.A. Lassies S. Presented by 1/ST Bet (Stakes) (of $50,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:17.550, SP: 20.00 was allowed to settle while racing four-wide and failed to seriously threaten. | M Americano 53.5kg 17.25L | 5 (6) |
| Emerald Downs 23-Jun-25 1005m FIRM R4 Md (of $23,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.720, SP: 4.00 was forwardly placed while racing three-wide, came four-wide into the stretch and tired. | M Americano 54kg, Cd 51.7kg 8.30L | 6 (8) |