Drop The Hammer (USA)
About
Drop The Hammer is a 3yo from the United States trained by Michael J. Maker. He is by Gun Runner out of Secret Quality. So far he has recorded 2 wins. On July 7, 2025 at Ellis Park he earned his most important victory, scooping the $102,000 purse in Race 9. The horse has turned out to be a profitable selection for bettors; wagering on him throughout his career would have produced a 263% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Downs 07-Sep-25 1307m GOOD R4 Race 4 (of $220,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.010, SP: 26.00 dropped back in the early stages, raced four wide in the stretch and failed to respond. | B J Hernandez 55.3kg 7.75L | 9 (12) |
| Ellis Park 04-Aug-25 1810m GOOD R9 Pucker Up Stakes (Stakes) $11,625 (of $400,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:45.640, SP: 16.00 showed the way near the inside, built a clear margin with a half mile to go, remained in hand around the far turn, but was collared by an outer bidder in upper stretch, got bested by that one at the furlong grounds and faded. | J Torres 53.5kg 5.25L | 5 (10) |
| Ellis Park 07-Jul-25 1709m GOOD R9 Race 9 $64,260 (of $102,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:39.850, SP: 20.00 came out at the start, set the pace from the outset, raced in the two path into the lane, widened on the field near the eighth pole and held sway in the final stages. | B J Hernandez 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Pimlico 18-May-25 1609m GOOD R2 Race 2 $1,080 (of $54,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:43.420, SP: 10.00 settled off the pace and off the inside, was under asking around the final turn, swung six wide for the drive but failed to generate a run. | I O Jr 52.2kg 12.50L | 6 (10) |
| Keeneland 12-Apr-25 1709m GOOD R5 Race 5 $1,500 (of $120,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.360, SP: 13.00 tracked along the inside, saved ground while awaiting racing room around the far turn, remained blocked entering the lane, shifted three wide in upper stretch and ran on willingly between horses. | I O Jr 53.5kg 6.75L | 6 (12) |
| Gulfstream 24-Feb-25 1508m GOOD R2 Md $59,220 (of $94,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:08.150, SP: 9.00 saved ground around the first turn, led the way up the backstretch, continued to save ground around the far bend and kicked clear in the lane. | R Maragh 53.5kg | 1 (10) |
| Gulfstream 20-Jan-25 1709m FIRM R10 Md $700 (of $94,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:45.660, SP: 3.80 laid in range in the two path, got stymied from the rail rounding the far turn, tipped out to the three path at the top of the lane, and stayed on. | D Davis 53.5kg 1.05L | 5 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 09-Nov-24 1609m FIRM R6 Md $1,274 (of $120,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.440, SP: 9.00 settled early, raced four wide into the lane and lacked a rally. | F Geroux 54kg 12.85L | 8 (11) |