Fierce And Strong (USA)
About
Fierce And Strong is a 5yo horse from the United States trained by Michael W. Salvaggio, Jr. He is by the stallion Hoppertunity out of the mare Doubleclickdamouse. To date he has recorded 10 wins. On 20th Jul 2025 at Monmouth Park he claimed the $100,000 Wolf Hill Stakes, his most important victory so far. The animal has been a profitable choice for bettors; wagering on him throughout his career would have produced a 29% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 14-Sep-25 1207m R8 Laurel Dash Stakes (Stakes) $10,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.200, SP: 11.00 , steadied when jostled about a sixteenth of a mile after the break, was taken up in tight quarters entering the turn, hugged the inner rail in upper stretch, altered course to the five path in mid stretch and closed strongly. | J Torres 56.2kg 0.00L | 3 (10) |
| Penn National 16-Aug-25 1005m FIRM R3 Marshall Jenney Stakes (Stakes) $5,250 (of $75,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:55.880, SP: 1.53 raced mid pack early on, was two to three wide around the far turn and had no final winning bid. | J Hernandez 56.7kg 2.75L | 4 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 20-Jul-25 1106m GOOD R9 Wolf Hill Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.370, SP: 11.00 raced off the pace, advanced inside on the turn, two wide into the lane, closed willingly outside, charged past the leaders in deep stretch and won going away. | T Conner 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Penn National 28-Jun-25 1709m FIRM R4 Hcp $47,250 (of $75,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.290, SP: 4.33 sprinted clear to show the way setting fast fractions, was still clear by the furlong marker but was tiring and lasted to win the bob to prove best under a drive. | T Conner 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Pimlico 17-May-25 1005m GOOD R6 Race 6 $36,540 (of $58,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:59.280, SP: 10.00 rated off foes early, raced three deep into the turn, took closer order mid turn, shifted out four to five wide in upper stretch, closed under left handed asks to engage the leader in mid stretch, took over with about a sixteenth to go then edged clear under a drive. | T Conner 55.8kg | 1 (10) |
| Laurel Park 03-Nov-24 1810m GOOD R7 Race 7 $300 (of $52,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:29.110, SP: 7.00 , clear on the backstretch, saved ground the far turn and gave way. | J Torres 57.2kg 3.40L | 7 (11) |
| Laurel Park 14-Oct-24 1709m GOOD R5 Race 5 $10,599 (of $52,999) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:41.860 Hesitated,rank,4wd | J Torres 57.2kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Philadelphia Park 21-Sep-24 1709m GOOD R3 Hcp $18,800 (of $55,512) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:43.190, SP: 3/1 Vied, clear, nailed | J Torres 57.6kg 0.00L | 2 (13) |
| Presque Isle Downs 04-Sep-24 1673m FIRM R4 Race 4 $15,121 (of $24,002) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.570 Pc,drew off,drvg | T Conner 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 23-Jul-24 1673m FIRM R7 Hard Spun Stakes (Stakes) $7,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.789 Settled,bid,fail2sust | J A Hernandez 56.7kg 7.35L | 4 (8) |
| Penn National 20-Jun-24 1005m GOOD R2 Race 2 $6,400 (of $32,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:54.680 Ins turn,finished well | A Rodriguez 56.7kg 5.00L | 2 (5) |
| Penn National 01-Jun-24 1709m GOOD R4 With Anticipation Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.780, SP: 9/1 Inside, mild urging | J Hernandez 54.4kg | 1 (11) |
| Penn National 10-May-24 1005m GOOD R1 Race 1 $19,530 (of $31,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:57.230, SP: 11/10 Ins,bid2w,drew clear | J Hernandez 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 27-Oct-23 1673m FIRM R5 Race 5 $20,160 (of $32,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.840 well placed off the rail, moved up into the second turn, gained a striking position on the two path and bid outside the leader into the stretch, took command quickly, then drew off and was kept to the task. | W Martinez 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 18-Oct-23 1207m FIRM R1 CL $6,400 (of $32,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.290 unhurried, looped up three wide through the turn, fanned four wide into the stretch, made a steady gain and lacked the needed late kick. | J A Hernandez 54kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 26-Sep-23 1207m FIRM R6 CL (of $32,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.070 well placed and outside, lost some ground three and four wide through the turn, came four wide into the stretch and had no rally. | J A Hernandez 54.4kg 6.25L | 5 (7) |
| Penn National 31-Aug-23 1005m GOOD R2 CL $11,970 (of $19,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:57.310 4 wide move, held on | J A Hernandez 54.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Penn National 11-Aug-23 1709m GOOD R1 CL $3,800 (of $19,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:40.760 tracked the early pace from the inside, made a two wide bid near the quarter to take aim, dug in late and just missed in a game effort. | J A Hernandez 55.3kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Penn National 20-Jul-23 1609m FIRM R2 CL $11,340 (of $18,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.010 prompt the early pace from the outside of foes and finished well to keep on under all out pressure. | T Conner 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Penn National 08-Jul-23 1005m FIRM R1 CL $3,600 (of $18,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.660 chased the pace on the inside, then finished well up the inside but was too late. | T Conner 54.4kg 0.50L | 2 (5) |
| Penn National 27-May-23 1609m GOOD R2 Race 2 $11,403 (of $18,100) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:34.590 was allowed to settle early three to four wide, made a three wide move on the turn and drew off smartly in the lane to prove much the best under strong handling, sharp. | J A Hernandez 54.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Penn National 12-May-23 1207m GOOD R2 CLMd $1,505 (of $12,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.390, SP: 7/1 Chased,4w, needed bid | J Hernandez 54.9kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 4 (9) |
| Penn National 12-May-23 1207m R5 Race 5 $1,505 (of $21,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.390 chased the pace four wide and lacked the needed bid. | J A Hernandez 54.9kg 6.75L | 4 (9) |
| Penn National 31-Mar-23 1207m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $21,138), Winning Time: 01:11.910, SP: 13/1 Chased, stopped | J Hernandez 55.8kg, Cd 0 25.50L | 7 (8) |
| Penn National 02-Mar-23 1207m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $18,960), Winning Time: 01:11.610, SP: 16/5 Chased,rail, weakened | A Salgado 55.8kg, Cd 0 12.50L | 4 (4) |
| Penn National 11-Feb-23 1207m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $16,260), Winning Time: 01:12.090, SP: 10/1 Steadied 1/2, inside | J Hernandez 55.3kg 5.50L | 3 (6) |
| Philadelphia Park 02-Jan-23 1673m GOOD CLMd (of $26,667), Winning Time: 01:50.330, SP: 17/2 Pulled early,no threat | J Hernandez 54.9kg, Cd 0 12.75L | 7 (11) |
| Philadelphia Park 18-Oct-22 1673m GOOD CLMd (of $32,000), Winning Time: 01:45.460, SP: 25/1 Very wide, weakened | J Toledo 54kg, Cd 0 27.50L | 6 (12) |
| Penn National 23-Sep-22 1005m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $18,789), Winning Time: 00:59.640, SP: 33/10 3w1/4,fin well inside | J Toledo 53.5kg 4.00L | 3 (6) |