Going Up (USA)
About
Going Up is a 4yo horse from the United States trained by Ron G. Potts. He is by Mineshaft out of Shush Up. To date, Going Up has captured eight victories. On August 6, 2023 at Colonial Downs, he earned his most important triumph, collecting the $150,000 Hickory Tree Stakes purse. The horse has been a rewarding choice for bettors, delivering roughly a 10% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Downs 31-Aug-25 1106m R8 Hcp $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:01.740, SP: 7.50 tracked the pace from the two path and came four wide into the upper and made a rally but just missed while getting the place award. | P Morales 55.3kg 0.10L | 2 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 10-Aug-25 1106m R8 Van Clief Stakes (Stakes) $4,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.520, SP: 20.00 exchanged light contact at the start and was urged forward, pressed from inside before moving to a narrow advantage into the turn, contended inside on or just off the rail, was headed in upper- to mid-stretch, had no extra for late. ISIVUNGUVUNGU (SAF) chased near mid-pack, went mostly three to four wide on the turn, floated six wide into upper stretch, failed tor ally. | R D A Jr 55.3kg 2.50L | 5 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 05-Jul-25 1207m FIRM R7 Karl Boyes Stakes (Stakes) $2,500 (of $100,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.840, SP: 13.00 bucked at the start giving the field a head start, was awkward until settling into stride, closed the gap and finished evenly having lost all chance at the start. | R D A Jr 54kg 7.05L | 5 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 05-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R7 Race 7 $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.880 set a pressured pace for a half mile, kicked clear in upper stretch when called upon and held the closers safe through the lane in a determined effort. | R D A Jr 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Gulfstream 30-Mar-25 1408m FIRM R11 Army Mule Stakes (Stakes) $1,500 (of $165,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:22.480, SP: 12.00 stalked the pace setter on the outside early, navigated the turn from the three path and faded in the lane. | R D A Jr 54.4kg 5.00L | 6 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 13-Mar-25 1408m FIRM R3 Race 3 $34,335 (of $54,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:22.540, SP: 4.00 showed good early speed along the inside, headed nearing the quarter pole, dug in deep stretch and prevailed under all out pressure in a determined effort. | R D A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 23-Feb-25 1005m GOOD R10 Turf Dash Stakes (Stakes) (of $125,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:55.470 was crowded at the break and settled back on the inside and saved ground on the turn and never threatened. | R D A Jr 53.5kg 8.50L | 10 (10) |
| Laurel Park 20-Oct-24 1106m GOOD R7 Laurel Race Course race 7 $33,390 (of $31,299) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:01.720, SP: 5/2 2-3p,tip5w,bid,driving | R A Jr 55.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 21-Sep-24 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $21,420 (of $26,102) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:07.990, SP: 16/10 Rated,shook clr,lasted | R D A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Colonial Downs 01-Sep-24 1106m GOOD R9 Hcp $15,000 (of $88,583) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.280, SP: 20/1 Along for show | R D A Jr 51.7kg 2.00L | 3 (10) |
| Presque Isle Downs 23-Jul-24 1673m FIRM R7 Hard Spun Stakes (Stakes) $1,000 (of $59,055) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.789, SP: 4/1 Dueled ins, weakened | R A Jr 52.6kg 10.50L | 6 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 11-Jul-24 1207m FIRM R7 Race 7 $21,420 (of $20,079) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.750, SP: evens Bmp st,pc,drew off,drv | R D A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 18-Jun-24 1207m FIRM R7 Tom Ridge Stakes (Stakes) $8,000 (of $47,244) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:08.850, SP: 14/1 Wknd final yards | R D A Jr 53.5kg 1.75L | 3 (10) |
| Presque Isle Downs 23-May-24 1106m FIRM R7 Race 7 $20,160 (of $19,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.260, SP: 4/1 Sent,shook clr,held | R D A Jr 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 24-Oct-23 1207m FIRM R7 CL $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.800 appeared to veered in from a rival at the start, was allowed to settle to the turn, moved up to position three wide through the turn, came four wide into the stretch, veered in and lacked the needed late kick. | R D A Jr 55.3kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 27-Sep-23 1307m FIRM R7 CL $5,600 (of $80,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:15.450 veered in slightly early and steadied, tracked the pace, moved to position two and three wide through the turn, bid three wide outside the leader into the stretch, then drifted in, steadied to straighten and weakened late. | R D A Jr 55.8kg 5.00L | 4 (6) |
| Colonial Downs 06-Aug-23 1005m FIRM R7 Hickory Tree Stakes (Stakes) $94,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.040 dueled for the lead two wide, made a bid leaving the turn to take over and dropped to the rail, then drew off to prove much the best, driving. | R D A Jr 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Woodbine 17-Jul-23 1106m FIRM R3 CL $12,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.600 tracked the contesting duo after the start, was asked for more trying to keep position inside with three eighths to go, could not match strides with the winner that was rallying outside on the turn, was still in with a chance turning for home on the fence and willingly finished up to just missed closing in for the place share at the wire on the rail. | R D A Jr 55.3kg 4.50L | 3 (4) |
| Presque Isle Downs 31-May-23 905m FIRM Md (of $24,765), Winning Time: 00:52.590, SP: 14/5 Drew off,kept to task | R A Jr 54.4kg | 1 (6) |