Highly Explosive (USA)
About
Highly Explosive is a 8yo b from the United States trained by Oscar Romero. The horse is by Medal Count out of Plastique. It has captured ten victories in its career. On 11 May 2021 at Thistledown, it earned its most notable win, taking the $31,800 purse in Race 5.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-25 1210m R5 Race 5 (of $17,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:14.110, SP: 21.00 was fractious in the gate, led the second flight of horses up the backstretch, began a slow retreat in the turn. | M Martinez 56.2kg 14.55L | 11 (12) |
| Thistledown 24-Jun-25 1110m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,190 (of $17,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.070, SP: 2.63 battled for the lead two wide into the stretch and faded late while along the rail. | A Chavez 55.8kg 0.00L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 22-May-25 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,532 (of $21,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:05.640, SP: 8.50 failed to menace. | J Tavares 54kg 8.50L | 4 (5) |
| Thistledown 30-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $2,190 (of $21,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.840, SP: 13.00 vied for the early lead, loomed boldly three wide nearing the quarter pole, matched strides into the stretch then came up empty. | J Tavares 54kg 5.00L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 15-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $4,380 (of $21,899) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.080 with the second flight along the inside, altered course six wide at the top of the stretch and rallied for second. | M Cedillo 54kg 1.75L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,750 (of $27,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.020 chased the pace into the far turn, loomed boldly two wide between rivals then faded in deep stretch. | L Batista 54kg 7.50L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 04-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $1,533 (of $21,899) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.820 stalked the pace along the inside and went evenly. | L Batista 54kg 3.30L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 19-Jun-24 1110m R6 Race 6 $2,560 (of $25,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.640 Bmp st, late gain rail | M Cedillo 54kg 3.25L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 06-Jun-24 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 $2,156 (of $30,800) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.080 went evenly. | M Cedillo 54kg 4.50L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 19-May-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $924 (of $30,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.480 was no factor. | M Cedillo 54kg 6.05L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 07-May-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $3,840 (of $38,401) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.080 Drifted5p,bmp top lane | M Cedillo 54kg 9.35L | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 24-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $5,599 (of $27,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.600 stalked the early pace, rallied three wide through the turn to gained a narrow lead nearing the quarter pole, set the pace to mid stretch then was no match for the winner and just hung on for second. | M Cedillo 54kg 3.75L | 2 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 27-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $3,030 (of $43,285) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.870 vied for the lead along the inside until deep stretch then was outfinished. | M Cedillo 55.8kg 3.25L | 4 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 08-Mar-24 1670m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,901) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:47.910 In tight,rally,flatten | A Colina 56.2kg 12.25L | 5 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 23-Feb-24 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,590 (of $25,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.060 prompted the pace to the turn, made a bid nearing the quarter pole and failed to sustain the rally. | A Colina 56.2kg 11.75L | 3 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 26-Jan-24 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,813 (of $25,901) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:05.530 failed to menace. | A Colina 56.2kg 11.75L | 4 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Jan-24 1210m GOOD R7 Race 7 $2,107 (of $30,099) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.080 pressed the pace from between horses to the head o the stretch and lacked a finishing response. | A Colina 56.2kg 4.75L | 4 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $16,318 (of $25,901) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.060 dropped inside past the half mile marker, rallied along the rail through the turn to make the lead at the top of the stretch, drew off before the furlong marker and prevailed under brisk handling. | A Colina 56.2kg | 1 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $6,020 (of $30,099) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.880 with the second flight inside, rallied two wide into the stretch and finished clear for second. | A Colina 56.2kg 1.25L | 2 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-23 1210m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $22,899) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:14.210 well placed, failed to respond. | A I Diaz 56.2kg 11.10L | 6 (10) |
| Thistledown 11-Oct-23 1210m R8 CL (of $38,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.800 chased the pace two wide into the stretch then weakened. | V R Fernandez 55.8kg 9.25L | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 03-Oct-23 1210m R4 CL (of $27,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.640 failed to menace. | V R Fernandez 55.8kg 5.75L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 12-Sep-23 1110m R1 CL $17,326 (of $27,501) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.820 bobbled then bumped at the start, battled for the lead three wide, gained a narrow advantage midway on the turn and wore down rivals in a stretch long drive under a strong hand ride. | V R Fernandez 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 22-Aug-23 1210m R2 CL $11,530 (of $18,302) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.660 trailed in the early going, closed rapidly three wide through the turn, made the lead under right handed urging at the top of the stretch then drew off through the final furlongs to win as much the best while being ridden out. | L A Gonzalez 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 09-Aug-23 1210m R4 CL $10,962 (of $17,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.280 was fractious in the gate, always within striking distance, saved ground into the turn, rallied three wide into the stretch, made the lead before the furlong marker and drew off under brisk handling. | L A Gonzalez 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-23 1110m R2 CL $1,218 (of $17,400) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:04.820 trailed through the turn then passed tiring rivals in the four path. | L A Gonzalez 54kg 7.60L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-Jun-23 1210m R3 CL $1,740 (of $17,400) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.880 pressed the pace three wide into the stretch, drew on near even terms for the lead near the furlong marker then was outfinished. | L R Rivera 54kg 3.75L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 24-May-23 1210m R3 CL (of $17,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.620 chased the winner from the three path into the stretch and gave way late. | L A Batista 54kg 8.50L | 5 (5) |
| Thistledown 11-May-23 1210m GOOD R8 CL (of $38,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.660 was no threat. | L A Batista 54kg 14.75L | 8 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 09-Mar-23 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6-Claiming (of $21,600) Barrier 1, SP: 6.00 Inside, rallied, | L Gonzalez 56.2kg 0.75L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Jan-23 1210m GOOD R6 Race 6-Claiming (of $21,600) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.330, SP: 15.00 No match, second best, | L Gonzalez 56.2kg 5.25L | 2 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Jan-23 1210m FIRM (of $11,520), Winning Time: 01:14.120, SP: 4.60 Inside duel,weakened | L Gonzalez 56.2kg, Cd 0 15.25L | 6 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Dec-22 1210m FIRM (of $11,520), Winning Time: 01:13.420, SP: 4.80 3 wide, held gamely | L Gonzalez 56.2kg 0.30L | 2 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Dec-22 1210m FIRM (of $11,520), Winning Time: 01:14.490, SP: 3.40 Rail, checked late | L Gonzalez 56.2kg, Cd 0 3.00L | 5 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 22-Nov-22 1210m FIRM (of $20,036), Winning Time: 01:14.020, SP: 19.00 Evenly | F B Salazar 56.2kg, Cd 0 6.50L | 4 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Nov-22 1210m FIRM (of $11,467), Winning Time: 01:14.720, SP: 2.20 Up in final strides | L Gonzalez 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Thistledown 06-Oct-22 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $38,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.440 never far back, offered a mild bid between horses into the far turn then came up empty. | G Rodriguez 54kg 8.75L | 5 (12) |
| Thistledown 14-Sep-22 1210m R7 Race 7 (of $25,600) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.480 had GOOD position early and lacked a late response. | G Rodriguez 54kg 10.25L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 10-Aug-22 1210m R6 Race 6 (of $27,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.060 found her best stride late in the six path. | G Rodriguez 54kg 2.75L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 26-Jul-22 1610m R8 Race 8 $3,840 (of $38,400) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:40.660 never far back, finished with GOOD courage four wide in the six path. | G Rodriguez 54kg 1.25L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 23-Jun-22 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $43,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.800 close up inside, faded in the stretch. | L A Batista 54kg 5.05L | 8 (10) |
| Thistledown 31-May-22 1210m R6 Race 6 $2,560 (of $25,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.260 dueled for the lead along the inside into the stretch, gained the advantage then was outfinished. | C Oliveros 54kg 2.75L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 17-Feb-22 1210m R6 Race 6 $12,600 (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.040 broke sharply to clear while angling in early, held daylight through the turn then kicked clear in upper stretch winning as much the best. | C Oliveros 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 16-Jan-22 1210m R5 Race 5 (of $40,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.440 vied for the lead four then three wide into the stretch and faded late. | H Berrios 56.2kg 8.60L | 5 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Dec-21 1210m R7 Race 7 (of $40,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.010 gained on the turn bidding to upper stretch weakening late. | J Sanchez 56.2kg 7.35L | 8 (11) |
| Mahoning Valley 09-Dec-21 1210m R8 Race 8 $11,655 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:14.340 was well placed on the inside, angled out three wide in the stretch, prevailed after a long stretch battle. | H Berrios 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 01-Dec-21 1210m R3 Race 3 $1,700 (of $17,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.120 never far back, finished with GOOD courage in the five path. | M Franklin 56.2kg 2.00L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 18-Nov-21 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $22,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.340 raced mid pack and went evenly late. | M Franklin 56.2kg 7.50L | 6 (11) |
| Thistledown 13-Oct-21 1010m R7 Race 7 $3,400 (of $17,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:59.600 bumped at the start, dueled with the winner two wide into the stretch and finished. | A L Canchari 54.9kg 1.00L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 29-Sep-21 1110m R7 Race 7 (of $37,200) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.800 stalked the pace three wide into the stretch then gave way. | A L Canchari 54kg 12.10L | 6 (8) |
| Thistledown 15-Aug-21 1110m R3 Race 3 $12,285 (of $19,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.000 was never far back early, rallied in the stretch three wide, closed determinedly and prevailed in a head bob. | R Mejias 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 03-Aug-21 1210m R5 Race 5 (of $35,700) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.820 had GOOD position three wide, hung late. | R Mejias 54kg 4.75L | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 15-Jul-21 1110m R5 Race 5 (of $35,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:05.620 disputed the early lead three wide, was bounced around between horses entering the turn and dropped out if it. | L R Rivera 54kg 17.85L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 29-Jun-21 1210m R5 Race 5 (of $35,700) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.460 stumbled and was bumped at the start then was through after a half. | J A Bracho 54.9kg 11.75L | 6 (8) |
| Thistledown 27-May-21 1210m R4 Race 4 (of $34,200) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.840 pressed the pace two wide into the stretch then weakened. | A O Stanley 55.8kg 8.75L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-May-21 1210m R5 Race 5 $20,034 (of $31,800) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:14.080 broke in full stride to set all the pace and finished full of run under left handed urging to win going away. | J A Bracho 55.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Thistledown 27-Apr-21 1110m R1 Race 1 $18,900 (of $30,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:07.840 away alertly, set all the pace, widened into the stretch and won under left handed urging. | L R Rivera 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 08-Apr-21 1210m R5 Race 5 $5,500 (of $27,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:16.160 broke sharply setting the pace through the turn, hooked from the outside in upper stretch would prove no match while saving place near the rail. | R Feliciano 57.2kg 6.25L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Mar-21 1210m R4 Race 4 $5,500 (of $27,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.770 broke in front, set a pressured pace early, shook clear on the turn, maintained her advantage until mid stretch then was no match for the winner while well clear for second. | J A Bracho 57.2kg 5.25L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Feb-21 1210m R8 Race 8 $5,500 (of $27,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.590 chased the winner into the turn, drew on even terms for the lead nearing the top of the stretch, drifted in when struck with a right handed whip at the furlong marker then was no match for the winner. | J A Bracho 57.2kg 3.50L | 2 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Jan-21 1210m R1 Race 1 $2,750 (of $27,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:15.840 pressed abreast rival to upper stretch extending between horses mid stretch weakening under pressure. | J A Bracho 57.2kg 3.00L | 3 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 17-Dec-20 1110m R2 Race 2 $672 (of $9,600) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.770 pressed pace the pace two wide and was outfinished in the final stages. | T D Houghton 56.7kg 3.10L | 4 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 24-Nov-20 1210m R2 Race 2 (of $27,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.150 was through after a half. | T D Houghton 56.2kg 20.55L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 09-Oct-20 1110m R8 Race 8 (of $27,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.280 sprinted to the lead while splitting horses two wide before a quarter, matched stride to the top of the stretch then faded late. | J A Bracho 53.5kg 8.80L | 6 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 22-Sep-20 1210m R3 Race 3 (of $12,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.180 well placed and outside, lost some ground four wide through the turn, then had no rally. | N Vickers 54.4kg 20.60L | 9 (10) |
| Presque Isle Downs 03-Sep-20 1610m R8 Race 8 (of $12,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:39.590 allowed to settle, looped up three and four wide through the second turn, bid four wide into the lane, drifted in and faded. | N Vickers 54kg 7.55L | 6 (10) |
| Presque Isle Downs 19-Aug-20 1610m R3 Race 3 (of $12,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.320 vied for the early lead on the inside, moved up to gain a short lead down the backstretch, stayed on when challenged into the stretch, then weakened the final furlong. | N Vickers 53.1kg 6.85L | 6 (9) |
| Presque Isle Downs 05-Aug-20 1110m R4 Race 4 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.960 ran evenly. | N Vickers 54kg 7.25L | 5 (10) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 09-May-20 1610m R3 Race 3 (of $11,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.870 , caught four wide racing through the first turn to the backstretch, retreated early. | S Spieth 54.4kg | 8 (10) |