J. B. Books (USA) Horse
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J. B. Books is a 5yo b from the United States trained by Eliana Thompson. He is by the stallion Kantharos out of the mare Romanticism. To date, J. B. Books has claimed seven victories. On 15 Oct 2024 at Fresno, the horse secured its most important win, collecting $25,999.00 in Race 3. It has turned out to be a money‑maker for bettors, offering a 27% return on investment for anyone who backed it throughout its career.
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Turf Paradise • Santa Anita • Golden State Racing • Pleasanton • Fresno • Golden Gate FieldsRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turf Paradise 09-Apr-26 1609m FIRM R9 Race 9 (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:34.200, SP: 8.00 1st Stradivarian ( A Castellanos 124 ) 2nd Dos Vicios ( O Mojica 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Levon ( P A Valenzuela 124 ) 1.75L 6th J. B. Books ( K Lopez 124 ) 7.00L See full results | K Lopez 56.2kg 7.00L | 6 (9) |
| Turf Paradise 26-Mar-26 1609m FIRM R6 Race 6 $6,930 (of $11,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:37.910, SP: 4.00 1st J. B. Books ( G Franco 124 ) 2nd Cliff Diver ( K Mcgregor 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Jullian In Paris ( I Enriquez 124 ) 0.50L See full results | G Franco 56.2kg | 1 (12) |
| Turf Paradise 22-Jan-26 1609m FIRM R7 Race 7 $6,930 (of $11,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:36.040, SP: 2.63 1st J. B. Books ( M Americano 124 ) 2nd My Munnings Model ( A Cruz 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Mongolian Frost ( D Vergara 124 ) 4.25L See full results | M Americano 56.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Turf Paradise 31-Dec-25 1609m FIRM R7 Race 7 $770 (of $11,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.740, SP: 13.00 1st Little Trouble ( M Americano 124 ) 2nd Pacific Theater ( O Mojica 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Enos Slaughter ( S Amador 124 ) 1.50L 4th J. B. Books ( F Alvarado 124 ) 5.00L See full results | F Alvarado 56.2kg 5.00L | 4 (10) |
| Elko County Fair 01-Sep-25 1609m R9 Elko County Fair race 9 $685 (of $7,000) Barrier 7 1st Cucina ( 124 ) 2nd Bendettijoe ( 124 ) 3rd J. B. Books ( 124 ) | 56.2kg | 3 (7) |
| Santa Anita 15-Jun-25 1610m FIRM R11 Race 11 $9,450 (of $15,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:39.400, SP: 2.20 1st J. B. Books ( G Franco 126 ) 2nd Devilnthebluegras ( T Baze 126 ) 3.25L 3rd Chief Jackson ( E Garcia 126 ) 1.75L See full results | G Franco 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Santa Anita 17-May-25 1210m GOOD R5 Race 5 $620 (of $31,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.900, SP: 15.00 2w,angled out,mildly 1st Zeus' War ( A Espinoza 126 ) 2nd Golden River ( W I Antongeorgi 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Idiot's Gold ( T Pereira 124 ) 1.25L 5th J. B. Books ( G Franco 124 ) 2.75L See full results | G Franco 56.2kg 2.75L | 5 (7) |
| Santa Anita 19-Apr-25 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,300 (of $23,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.670, SP: 21.00 2w,ins-3w,bid3deep str 1st Kingmeister ( K Kimura 124 ) 2nd Zimba Warrior ( E Maldonado 126 ) 1.75L 3rd J. B. Books ( G Franco 124 ) 2.00L See full results | G Franco 56.2kg 2.00L | 3 (10) |
| Santa Anita 23-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R6 Race 6 $500 (of $18,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.560, SP: 6.00 Toss hd st,ins,angl3wd 1st Veritas Aequitas ( K Frey 122 ) 2nd Happy Does ( A Castellanos 122 ) 0.10L 3rd Crown Magic ( F T Alvarado 124 ) 1.10L 7th J. B. Books ( G Franco 122 ) 4.95L See full results | G Franco 55.3kg 4.95L | 7 (8) |
| Golden State Racing 19-Dec-24 1670m R8 Race 8 (of $25,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:45.490, SP: 21.00 Settle,bid7/16,flattnd 1st Pass The Baton ( A Chavez 125 ) 2nd Shot Of Courage ( L M J Aburto 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Trusty Rusty ( C Herrera 125 ) 2.50L 6th J. B. Books ( F T Alvarado 123 ) 11.75L See full results | F T Alvarado 55.8kg 11.75L | 6 (8) |
| Pleasanton 18-Dec-24 1673m FIRM R8 Pleasanton race 8 $450 (of $19,961) Barrier 5, SP: 26.00 1st Pass The Baton ( A Chavez 125 ) 2nd Shot Of Courage ( L A Jimenez 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Trusty Rusty ( C Herrera 125 ) 1.25L 6th J. B. Books ( F Alvarado 123 , Cd 0 ) 11.75L | F Alvarado 55.8kg, Cd 0 11.75L | 6 (8) |
| Golden State Racing 25-Nov-24 1710m R7 Race 7 (of $25,999) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.130, SP: 8.50 Settld behind,no rally 1st Clouseau ( F T Alvarado 127 ) 2nd Pass The Baton ( A Castellanos 125 ) 2.00L 3rd Shot Of Courage ( A Espinoza 123 ) 2.50L 8th J. B. Books ( A Chavez 123 ) 9.50L See full results | A Chavez 55.8kg 9.50L | 8 (10) |
| Pleasanton 24-Nov-24 1710m R7 Pleasanton race 7 $450 (of $26,000) Barrier 5 1st Clouseau ( 127 ) 2nd Pass the Baton ( 125 ) 3rd Shot of Courage ( 123 ) 8th J. B. Books ( A Chavez 123 , Cd 0 ) | A Chavez 55.8kg, Cd 0 | 8 (10) |
| Fresno 15-Oct-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 $16,380 (of $25,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:39.280 Loomed 1/4,drew away 1st J. B. Books ( A Chavez 122 ) 2nd Naftis ( L M J Aburto 122 ) 3.50L 3rd Halo Rando ( F T Alvarado 124 ) 10.50L See full results | A Chavez 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Golden Gate Fields 07-Apr-24 1610m R6 Race 6-Allowance Optional Claiming $1,645 (of $23,499) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:37.930 Inside bid,flattened 1st Tamarando Star ( A Espinoza 121 , Cd 122 ) 2nd Grogu ( I Orozco 123 , Cd 124 ) 2.25L 3rd Classy City ( L A Jimenez 121 ) 2.75L 4th J. B. Books ( F Alvarado 121 ) 6.25L See full results | F Alvarado 54.9kg 6.25L | 4 (6) |
| Golden Gate Fields 02-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1-Starter Allowance $10,394 (of $16,498) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.350 2-3w,bid,held driving 1st J. B. Books ( F Alvarado 123 ) 2nd Drum Bunny ( S Rivera 121 ) 0.75L 3rd Buraq's Reflection ( A Espinoza 123 ) 2.25L See full results | F Alvarado 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Golden Gate Fields 07-Jan-24 1610m FIRM R4 $10,394 (of $10,312) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.550, SP: 9/1 Stdy 3/4,4w rally,held 1st J. B. Books ( A Cruz 122 ) 2nd Keep Movin' On ( F Alvarado 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Old Triangle ( K Radke 122 ) 2.00L See full results | A Cruz 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Golden Gate Fields 11-Dec-23 1610m FIRM R2 $4,400 (of $15,840) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.080, SP: 18/1 Stdy 5/16,2-3w,2d best 1st Old Triangle ( H Herrera 120 ) 2nd J. B. Books ( A Cruz 120 ) 3.25L 3rd Super Ellie ( W I Antongeorgi 119 ) 3.25L See full results | A Cruz 54.4kg 3.25L | 2 (7) |
| Golden Gate Fields 24-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R2 Md $10,710 (of $10,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.480, SP: 11/2 Trk 3d, good finish 1st J. B. Books ( A Cruz 120 ) 2nd Come Out Fighting ( E Roman 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Singing N Danzing ( C Herrera 120 ) 2.00L See full results | A Cruz 54.4kg | 1 (5) |
| Golden Gate Fields 04-Nov-23 1110m FIRM R1 Md (of $10,200) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.370, SP: 17/2 Jmpd shdw 3/8, outrun 1st Size Does Matter ( E Roman 120 ) 2nd Ready To Storm ( A Chavez 120 ) 2.75L 3rd Drive By ( A Gomez 120 ) 0.20L 7th J. B. Books ( A Cruz 120 , Cd 0 ) 6.25L See full results | A Cruz 54.4kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 7 (7) |