Direct Strike (USA)
About
Direct Strike is a 2yo colt from the United States trained by Brad H. Cox. He is by Into Mischief out of Day Of Victory. The horse has not yet broken his maiden, remaining winless in two starts. In his most recent outing at Churchill Downs on September 15, 2025, he was ridden by Tyler Gaffalione and finished fourth, behind the winner I Did I Did.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 15-Sep-25 1709m R4 Md $8,400 (of $120,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:46.040, SP: 3.25 pursued from midpack in the four to three path, swung to the five path while inching closer into the lane and ran on mildly. | T Gaffalione 54kg 4.25L | 4 (8) |
| Ellis Park 12-Aug-25 1408m R4 Md $2,887 (of $100,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:24.960, SP: 5.00 was urged off of the pace five to six wide early on, progressed while fanning seven wide into the lane and rallied willingly to miss show. | T Gaffalione 54kg 3.65L | 5 (11) |