Manuka Honey (USA) Horse
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Manuka Honey, a two-year-old dk b/br filly bred in the United States, is by Upstart and out of Drop Dead Red. She races under the guidance of trainer Brian A. Lynch and belongs to owners Lee, Lisa, Sciortino and others. In three starts she has captured three victories and amassed earnings of $569,229. Her most recent outing took place at Churchill Downs on 13 September 2026, where she finished 1st out of a field of 7.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Keeneland 31-Oct-26 1710m R7 Race 7 - Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - Grade 1, SP: 8.00 | Luis Saez | 3 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 13-Sep-26 1609m R8 Pocahontas Stakes (Stakes) $263,277 (of $417,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:36.900, SP: 1.91 tracked the leading trio from the four path while nibbled along into the turn, was roused within striking range at the three furlong pole, chased while stalling progress on the embattled leading pair entering the lane yet sustained her bid to gain even terms at the sixteenth pole and drove past. 1st Manuka Honey ( L Saez 122 ) 2nd Scarlett Begonia ( F Prat 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Miss Anna ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2.10L See full results | L Saez 55.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Ellis Park 10-Aug-26 1408m R6 Ellis Park Debutante S. presented by Hausmann Outdoor Solutions (Stakes) $223,246 (of $354,359) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.150, SP: 1.40 stalked the top pair from the four to three path into the turn, bid and vied with an inner rival while remaining in the three path turning for home, gained an advantae. 1st Manuka Honey ( L Saez 120 ) 2nd For The Win ( A Concepcion 120 ) 7.00L 3rd Cardio Cat ( E Asmussen 120 ) 3.50L See full results | L Saez 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 21-Jun-26 1006m R5 Md $82,706 (of $131,279) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 00:58.730, SP: 2.50 tracked from the four path, bid four deep entering the lane and drew off. 1st Manuka Honey ( L Saez 119 ) 2nd Callie's Dance ( F Arrieta 119 ) 7.25L 3rd Kihei Kiana ( B J Hernandez 119 ) 1.25L See full results | L Saez 54kg | 1 (12) |