Killy Start (USA) Horse
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Killy Start is an 8yo bay horse from the United States trained by Michael V. Simone. He is by the stallion Upstart out of the mare Hey Little Sister. To date he has captured eight wins. On 26th Jul 2025 at Saratoga, Killy Start recorded his most important triumph, securing the $47000.00 Race 2 purse.
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Tampa Bay Downs • Philadelphia Park • Charles Town • Belmont At The Big A • Saratoga • Aqueduct • Delaware Park • Laurel Park • Pimlico • Turfway Park • Penn NationalRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Downs 07-Mar-26 1408m R4 Race 4 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.890, SP: 4.50 raced at the back of the pack on the inside through the opening stages, saved ground around the bend and was empty in the stretch. 1st Foxy Lady ( S Leon 120 ) 2nd Olga ( M Jimenez 120 ) 2.00L 3rd Red Eleanor ( S Spieth 122 ) 4.75L 8th Killy Start ( R Rodriguez 120 , Cd 113 ) 11.00L See full results | R Rodriguez 54.4kg, Cd 51.3kg 11.00L | 8 (8) |
| Philadelphia Park 02-Feb-26 1308m FIRM R2 Philadelphia Park Race 2 $410 (of $12,000) Barrier 5, SP: 3.40 1st Bright Kohana ( M Gonzalez 122 ) 2nd Flower Mound ( M Sanchez 122 ) 0.00L 3rd Golden Philly ( F Martinez 122 ) 0.00L 6th Killy Start ( Y Hazlewood 122 , Cd 0 ) 0.00L | Y Hazlewood 55.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 6 (7) |
| Charles Town 04-Jan-26 1308m FIRM R7 Race 7 $943 (of $31,700) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:22.270, SP: 3.25 moved up between foes around the first turn, roused four wide leaving the quarter pole, swung wide into the lane, came up empty. 1st Maddie Ten ( P Luna 122 ) 2nd Bellofthebluegrass ( A Bocachica 122 ) 0.20L 3rd City Taah ( W E Iii 122 , Cd 115 ) 1.35L 5th Killy Start ( C Lopez 122 ) 3.10L See full results | C Lopez 55.3kg 3.10L | 5 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 22-Sep-25 1410m R4 Race 4 $20,160 (of $32,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:24.230, SP: 3.25 1st Killy Start ( M Franco 123 ) 2nd Mursal ( K Carmouche 123 ) 2.25L 3rd Floge ( J Gomez 123 ) 0.50L See full results | M Franco 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Saratoga 30-Aug-25 1410m GOOD R4 Race 4 $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:23.720, SP: 2.88 1st Killy Start ( I O Jr 124 ) 2nd Whistler's Style ( J Alvarado 124 ) 3.25L 3rd Miss Lao ( D Davis 124 ) 0.15L See full results | I O Jr 56.2kg | 1 (10) |
| Saratoga 26-Jul-25 1310m FIRM R2 Race 2 $29,610 (of $47,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:18.040, SP: 2.25 1st Killy Start ( I O Jr 122 ) 2nd Echo In Eternity ( R J Santana 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Altered Shot ( M Franco 124 ) 3.50L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Saratoga 11-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R9 Race 9 $580 (of $58,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.430, SP: 3.00 4path turn,no rally 1st Spiritual Lady ( I O Jr 124 ) 2nd Looks First ( K Carmouche 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Our Liberty Belle ( D Davis 124 ) 2.25L 7th Killy Start ( L Saez 122 ) 5.85L See full results | L Saez 55.3kg 5.85L | 7 (8) |
| Belmont At The Big A 28-Jun-25 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 $9,000 (of $45,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:15.940, SP: 2.50 dropped back after the start, was urged along towards the rear, went around most of the turn in the three path then moved to the four path, turned into upper stretch in the six path and finished with good energy to safely secure the place. 1st Brzina ( R Silvera 123 ) 2nd Shesalittle Edgy ( F Prat 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Killy Start ( D Davis 121 ) 3.50L See full results | D Davis 54.9kg 3.50L | 3 (11) |
| Belmont At The Big A 17-May-25 1410m GOOD R3 Race 3 $4,500 (of $45,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:23.050, SP: 2.75 Chased 5-4w, kept on 1st Brzina ( R S Jr 118 ) 2nd Spring Magic ( R Silvera 118 ) 2.25L 3rd Killy Start ( J Castellano 118 ) 2.50L See full results | J Castellano 53.5kg 2.50L | 3 (6) |
| Aqueduct 30-Mar-25 1310m FIRM R7 Race 7 $5,250 (of $75,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.290, SP: 21.00 Bobbled st, improved 1st La Banquera ( J Lezcano 123 ) 2nd Will Be Famous ( C Elliott 123 ) 3.25L 3rd Jackson's Dixie ( L J Luzzi 123 ) 5.25L 4th Killy Start ( R R Maragh 123 ) 7.50L See full results | R R Maragh 55.8kg 7.50L | 4 (9) |
| Aqueduct 26-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $820 (of $82,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.530, SP: 13.00 4-5w pursuit, tired 1st Striker Has Dial ( K Carmouche 121 ) 2nd Lady Mine ( L R R Jr 121 ) 3.75L 3rd All Class ( E Cancel 123 ) 6.75L 7th Killy Start ( R R Maragh 121 ) 14.75L See full results | R R Maragh 54.9kg 14.75L | 7 (8) |
| Aqueduct 11-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $10,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.040, SP: 4.00 Ins-3path turn,4p1/4 1st Maggie T ( F Martinez 123 , Cd 128 ) 2nd Shesalittle Edgy ( R Silvera 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Killy Start ( M Franco 121 ) 4.00L See full results | M Franco 54.9kg 4.00L | 3 (8) |
| Aqueduct 30-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $18,400 (of $92,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.770, SP: 6.00 chased the pace on the outside, moved in with five furlongs to run, drafted in the two path on the turn, was roused in the three path into the stretch, pursued the winner under a drive into the final furlong and safely secured the place while no match for the winner. 1st Patricia Ann ( J A Gomez 120 ) 2nd Killy Start ( J Castellano 120 ) 3.75L 3rd Gorgeous Girl ( K Carmouche 118 ) 8.50L See full results | J Castellano 54.4kg 3.75L | 2 (6) |
| Belmont At The Big A 21-Oct-24 1310m FIRM R8 Race 8 $3,219 (of $45,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:15.840 3-4w upper, one paced 1st Shesalittle Edgy ( R Silvera 121 ) 2nd Theresasilverlinin ( M Franco 121 ) 4.50L 3rd Trade Secret ( F Prat 121 ) 5.25L 4th Killy Start ( J Lezcano 121 ) 5.35L See full results | J Lezcano 54.9kg 5.35L | 4 (9) |
| Belmont At The Big A 05-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $6,440 (of $92,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.850 settled on the outside, was roused four wide on the turn and also lacked the needed response. 1st Golden Degree ( J Lezcano 118 ) 2nd Cara's Time ( E Cancel 120 ) 5.00L 3rd Kid's Last Laugh ( J A Gomez 121 ) 6.00L 4th Killy Start ( L R R Jr 121 ) 7.75L See full results | L R R Jr 54.9kg 7.75L | 4 (7) |
| Saratoga 18-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,650 (of $109,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.570 was bumped hard at the start, raced on the outside near the back under some restraint, was asked in the five path on the turn, turned into the stretch in the six path and lacked the needed response. 1st Nic's Style ( J Alvarado 122 ) 2nd Girls Weekend ( M Franco 120 ) 5.75L 3rd Benedetta ( F Prat 118 ) 5.80L 6th Killy Start ( J Rosario 122 ) 9.55L See full results | J Rosario 55.3kg 9.55L | 6 (7) |
| Saratoga 29-Jul-24 1410m FIRM R3 Race 3 $12,000 (of $59,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.840 Pull,rank,ins,stdy3/16 1st Shesalittle Edgy ( J Lezcano 118 ) 2nd Killy Start ( J Rosario 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Tosconova Beauty ( N Alvarado 118 ) 1.75L See full results | J Rosario 53.5kg 0.75L | 2 (6) |
| Saratoga 18-Jul-24 1410m FIRM R7 Race 7 $5,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:23.410 Ins trn,angld out,wknd 1st Deck Of Cards ( R A Vazquez 120 ) 2nd I'm Buzzy ( F Prat 118 ) 6.75L 3rd Killy Start ( J Rosario 118 ) 8.75L See full results | J Rosario 53.5kg 8.75L | 3 (9) |
| Delaware Park 20-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $17,955 (of $28,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.950 3w turn, rallied 1st Killy Start ( C Cedeno 125 ) 2nd Miss Betty ( A R Ramgeet 125 ) 0.50L 3rd Devil Pays In Gold ( A Crispin 125 ) 1.50L See full results | C Cedeno 56.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Delaware Park 09-Jun-24 1010m FIRM R3 Race 3 $18,900 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:59.980, SP: 8.50 4-w, going away 1st Killy Start ( C Cedeno 121 ) 2nd Speightful Sis ( G Maldonado 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Bodacious Bren ( E Robles 121 ) 0.15L See full results | C Cedeno 54.9kg | 1 (5) |
| Aqueduct 31-Mar-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $75,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:36.630, SP: 61.00 Chased 5-4w, tired 1st Bustin Bay ( K Carmouche 123 ) 2nd Movie Moxy ( J Lezcano 118 ) 0.15L 3rd I'm Buzzy ( E Ruiz 118 ) 0.15L 7th Killy Start ( M Olver 118 ) 27.75L See full results | M Olver 53.5kg 27.75L | 7 (7) |
| Aqueduct 12-Jan-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $7,800 (of $39,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.410, SP: 3.40 broke in and bumped with a foe then was taken up and dropped back, was urged along on the outside, went five then six wide on the turn, came seven wide into the stretch and finished willingly to just get the place. 1st I'm Buzzy ( E Ruiz 120 ) 2nd Killy Start ( I Castillo 120 ) 3.25L 3rd Jackie The Joker ( E Cancel 118 ) 0.15L See full results | I Castillo 54.4kg 3.25L | 2 (7) |
| Laurel Park 24-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 (of $40,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.750 , bumped at the break, chased outside a rival past the three eighths, came three wide for the drive and continued with interest. 1st My Flicker ( T Lyapustina 123 ) 2nd Royal Whisper ( R E Mena 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Mystic Seaport ( J Rodriguez 125 ) 0.15L 5th Killy Start ( H Karamanos 123 ) 7.10L See full results | H Karamanos 55.8kg 7.10L | 5 (9) |
| Laurel Park 30-Oct-23 1210m GOOD R3 Race 3 (of $32,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.120 bumped with horse to her inside at the start, settled in the middle of the pack on the outside for the run up the backstretch, came around the turn in the four path and finished evenly. 1st Paper Mansion ( J Rodriguez 119 ) 2nd Shasta Star ( H Karamanos 126 ) 1.50L 3rd Our Strong Vows ( D Araujo 123 ) 2.00L 6th Killy Start ( J Ruiz 126 ) 6.50L See full results | J Ruiz 57.2kg 6.50L | 6 (10) |
| Pimlico 17-Sep-23 1010m GOOD R4 CL (of $54,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 00:58.390, SP: 23.00 , four wide with early pursuit, failed to kick on in upper stretch and faded. 1st Future Is Now ( V Carrasco 119 ) 2nd Miss Sakamoto ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 4.75L 3rd Winked ( J Acosta 123 ) 1.25L 11th Killy Start ( A Concepcion 123 , Cd 128 ) 11.45L See full results | A Concepcion 55.8kg, Cd 58.1kg 11.45L | 11 (12) |
| Delaware Park 07-Sep-23 1010m GOOD R2 CL $14,490 (of $23,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:57.610, SP: 4.60 raced inside, was steadied entering the turn, bid along the rail, got up late and inched clear. 1st Killy Start ( A Concepcion 119 ) 2nd Sassy Babe ( A Crispin 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Avatal Hero ( D Centeno 120 ) 0.15L See full results | A Concepcion 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Delaware Park 25-Aug-23 1510m R3 CL (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:31.210 raced two wide off the pace, chased on the far turn and lacked a rally. 1st Sing Scat ( J Rodriguez 118 ) 2nd Mosalah ( C Marquez 118 ) 2.50L 3rd Irish Kitten ( J Mendoza 120 ) 3.75L 5th Killy Start ( J Barbosa 122 ) 4.75L See full results | J Barbosa 55.3kg 4.75L | 5 (8) |
| Laurel Park 15-Jul-23 1110m R4 CL $3,080 (of $44,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.500 rated off the pace, edged up three wide into the stretch, shifted out a bit wider, pursued past mid stretch then flattened out. 1st Patty Cakes ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 2nd Poggibonsi ( A Concepcion 126 , Cd 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Chromeplated Heart ( F Lynch 126 ) 2.00L 4th Killy Start ( C E Lopez 122 ) 2.25L See full results | C E Lopez 55.3kg 2.25L | 4 (7) |
| Laurel Park 26-Jun-23 1210m R1 CL (of $44,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.450 , raced between horses on the turn, failed to respond when asked and weakened. 1st Vocalize ( J Rodriguez 122 ) 2nd Ignited ( V R Carrasco 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Star Shopping ( H Karamanos 126 ) 1.25L 6th Killy Start ( J Barbosa 121 ) 5.25L See full results | J Barbosa 54.9kg 5.25L | 6 (9) |
| Turfway Park 02-Dec-22 1310m FIRM (of $6,756), Winning Time: 01:16.170, SP: 81.00 Came out a bit no gain 1st Opening Buzz ( R J Santana 118 ) 2nd Artos ( V Cheminaud 118 ) 4.50L 3rd Laugh And Play ( G Corrales 118 ) 2.00L 5th Killy Start ( J Gilligan 120 , Cd 0 ) 8.75L | J Gilligan 54.4kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 5 (12) |
| Laurel Park 29-Oct-22 1210m GOOD R5 Race 5 $27,090 (of $43,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.970 stalked the pace behind duelers, eased out to the three path leaving the turn, gained the lead outside foes near the eighth pole then drove clear. 1st Killy Start ( J Barbosa 117 , Cd 122 ) 2nd In Vain ( F Lynch 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Chromeplated Heart ( S Russell 126 ) 2.75L See full results | J Barbosa 53.1kg, Cd 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Pimlico 17-Sep-22 1010m GOOD R6 Race 6 $3,010 (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.180 coaxed along early from the inside, was checked near the quarter pole, continued an inside run in the stretch, checked deep stretch, altered in and finished willingly to the wire. 1st Better Call Mama ( A Cruz 122 ) 2nd In Vain ( F Lynch 126 ) 1.25L 3rd Chromeplated Heart ( S Russell 126 ) 2.00L 4th Killy Start ( J Barbosa 121 , Cd 116 ) 2.05L See full results | J Barbosa 54.9kg, Cd 52.6kg 2.05L | 4 (8) |
| Delaware Park 25-Aug-22 1670m GOOD R7 Race 7 (of $26,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:41.460 stalked the pace, raced from the outside around the far turn through the stretch run and had no final winning bid. 1st Mosalah ( J D Acosta 122 ) 2nd Soleada ( J Rose 117 ) 1.00L 3rd Vodkatini ( M J Sanchez 117 ) 1.25L 6th Killy Start ( S Russell 122 ) 2.75L See full results | S Russell 55.3kg 2.75L | 6 (10) |
| Laurel Park 30-Jul-22 1110m GOOD R9 Race 9 $4,300 (of $43,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:03.960 saved ground on the turn, moved to the three path turning for home, drifted in to the inner rail near the sixteenth pole and flattened out. 1st Utterly Courageous ( Y Aviles 119 , Cd 126 ) 2nd Mail Call ( A Delgado 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Killy Start ( S Russell 126 ) 2.00L See full results | S Russell 57.2kg 2.00L | 3 (7) |
| Laurel Park 03-Jul-22 1110m R7 Race 7 (of $54,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:01.100 , no factor, was in the six path in mid stretch. 1st Stony Point ( F Boyce 123 ) 2nd Royal Engagement ( H Karamanos 117 ) 0.10L 3rd Tritone Gal ( J Rosado 123 ) 1.10L 7th Killy Start ( J Ruiz 123 ) 3.35L See full results | J Ruiz 55.8kg 3.35L | 7 (10) |
| Penn National 16-Jun-22 1010m R2 Race 2 $2,800 (of $28,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.140 vied for the early lead between rivals, then was rated off the duel, made a inside bid leaving the turn and got through on the inside, but hung late. 1st Catching The Wind ( D G Whitney 120 ) 2nd Pink Lily ( D Cora 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Killy Start ( J C Alvelo 115 , Cd 120 ) 1.00L See full results | J C Alvelo 52.2kg, Cd 54.4kg 1.00L | 3 (6) |
| Pimlico 16-May-22 1010m R7 Race 7 (of $48,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:57.690 , well placed three deep around the turn, faltered in midstretch. 1st Fly Me Home ( J Toledo 118 ) 2nd R Averie Lynn ( J C Alvelo 118 , Cd 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Away To Return ( C Marquez 123 ) 2.50L 7th Killy Start ( D Centeno 123 ) 9.05L See full results | D Centeno 55.8kg 9.05L | 7 (7) |
| Laurel Park 23-Apr-22 1110m R7 Race 7 (of $52,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.290 saved ground on the turn, hugged the inner rail entering the stretch and gave way. 1st Mattitude ( H Karamanos 126 ) 2nd Combat Queen ( V R Carrasco 123 ) 4.50L 3rd Stir Crazy ( D Centeno 123 ) 6.50L 5th Killy Start ( J Ruiz 123 ) 8.00L See full results | J Ruiz 55.8kg 8.00L | 5 (6) |
| Laurel Park 21-Mar-22 1110m R4 Race 4 $27,027 (of $42,900) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.440 broke a step slow, edged up four wide and under rating nearing the turn, took measure mid turn, bid outside rivals while still under rating near the quarter pole, dueled outside. 1st Killy Start ( J Ruiz 122 ) 2nd Island Philo ( C Marquez 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Utterly Courageous ( J D Acosta 126 ) 7.50L See full results | J Ruiz 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Laurel Park 11-Feb-22 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,276 (of $46,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.620 chased the pace racing in the two to three path on the turn, had aim on the leader in upper stretch and weakened. 1st Peace Out ( A Delgado 126 ) 2nd I Can Do It ( J D Acosta 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Haleigh B ( J Trejos 126 ) 2.75L 4th Killy Start ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 4.75L See full results | J Rodriguez 57.2kg 4.75L | 4 (8) |
| Laurel Park 21-Jan-22 1110m R3 Race 3 $5,520 (of $55,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.830 was off a step slow, settled off the early duel, raced three wide through the far turn and had no response. 1st Maggie's Bid ( V R Carrasco 126 ) 2nd Knot Anymore ( J Toledo 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Killy Start ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 11.75L See full results | J Rodriguez 57.2kg 11.75L | 3 (4) |