French Friction (USA) Horse
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French Friction is a 3yo colt from the United States trained by Mark E. Casse. He is by City Of Light out of Private Ensign. To date he has won two races, including a notable victory on 15 February 2026 at Oaklawn Park in the $150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes. He has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 33% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park 20-Sep-26 1207m FIRM R9 Weather Vane Stakes (Stakes) $14,057 (of $140,570) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.870, SP: 3.50 hugged the inner rail on the turn, angled off the fence in upper stretch, swung to the four path near the sixteenth pole and rallied. 1st Slewperstitus ( J Toledo 122 ) 2nd Sneaky Good ( J Rodriguez 124 ) 2.25L 3rd French Friction ( S Russell 124 ) 3.75L See full results | S Russell 56.2kg 3.75L | 3 (7) |
| Ellis Park 09-Aug-26 1106m R6 Race 6 $30,565 (of $152,823) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:01.350, SP: 3.75 led narrowly as the eventual winner applied FIRM outer pressure, dueled with that one turning for home, got headed at the furlong grounds, was bested yet held place. 1st La Puma ( J Torres 120 ) 2nd French Friction ( C Torres 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Just A Minute ( M Gutierrez 120 ) 0.50L See full results | C Torres 53.5kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 02-May-26 1408m FIRM R8 Eight Belles S. presented by Sysco (Stakes) $9,012 (of $970,504) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:22.160, SP: 13.00 set the pace early on, raced in the three path into the lane and folded up down the lane. 1st On Time Girl ( I O Jr 120 ) 2nd Luv Your Neighbor ( L Saez 118 ) 1.50L 3rd Paradise ( J Velazquez 118 ) 1.50L 9th French Friction ( C Torres 118 ) 23.25L See full results | C Torres 53.5kg 23.25L | 9 (9) |
| Keeneland 04-Apr-26 1710m SOFT R9 Central Bank Ashland Stakes (Stakes) $76,397 (of $1,091,388) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:45.720, SP: 7.50 dictated terms while well in hand in the two path, met an inner challenge at the quarter pole, got headed entering the lane and faded. 1st Percy's Bar ( L Machado 121 ) 2nd Zany ( I O Jr 121 ) 2.25L 3rd Star Actress ( J Alvarado 121 ) 3.50L 4th French Friction ( C Torres 121 ) 15.00L See full results | C Torres 54.9kg 15.00L | 4 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 15-Feb-26 1207m R9 Dixie Belle Stakes (Stakes) $133,569 (of $212,014) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.180, SP: 3.00 dueled for the early lead with an outer foe from the two path, inched away confidently around the turn, was coaxed passing the quarter, and kicked away impressively under light handling. 1st French Friction ( C Torres 117 ) 2nd Have Faith ( J Torres 117 ) 5.75L 3rd Paving ( R Bejarano 117 ) 1.25L See full results | C Torres 53.1kg | 1 (10) |