Hellacious (USA)
About
Hellacious is a 3yo colt from the United States trained by Todd A. Pletcher. He is out of the mare Busy Bev and sired by Violence. The horse has not yet won, remaining unbroken in three starts. In his latest start at Belmont’s At The Big A on September 21, 2025, John R. Velazquez rode Hellacious to a ninth‑place finish, behind winner Cuando.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont At The Big A 21-Sep-25 1609m R5 Md (of $85,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.510, SP: 21.00 tugged on the bit early, had the rider fall back in the saddle while between foes into the first turn, moved from the three path to the two path on that bend, was forwardly placed on the outside, came under urging in the two path on the far turn, dropped back into the stretch and capitulated. | J R Velazquez 54.4kg 16.25L | 9 (9) |
| Saratoga 15-Aug-25 1106m SOFT R3 Race 3 $10,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.650, SP: 9.00 chased just off the inside patiently handled until set down spinning three to four wide into upper stretch, offered up a mild kick to secure the show honors in the late stages. | I O Jr 54kg 2.75L | 3 (7) |
| Monmouth Park 19-Jul-25 1207m FIRM R4 Md $10,500 (of $52,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.550, SP: 3.00 was bumped at the start, stalked outside a rival, chased on the turn, angled out in the stretch, rallied in the final sixteenth and dug in to the finish. | C Sutherland 54kg 0.10L | 2 (5) |