Midnight Ambition (USA) Horse
About
Midnight Ambition is a 4yo bay horse from the United States trained by Michael E. Jones, Jr. He is by Tale Of The Cat out of Blitzing. The horse has recorded three career wins. On 17 June 2024 at Churchill Downs, Midnight Ambition secured its most important victory, earning $42,000.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town 14-Nov-25 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $15,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:51.080, SP: 9.00 under pressure four wide off the pace, faltered. 1st Lawyer Up Riley ( J Belisario 126 , Cd 119 ) 2nd Iceteca ( J M Lewis 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Swift Tap ( M Santaella 124 , Cd 119 ) 3.00L 7th Midnight Ambition ( S D Jr 124 ) 47.50L See full results | S D Jr 56.2kg 47.5kgL | 7 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 24-Oct-25 1710m R6 Race 6 $910 (of $13,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.390, SP: 10.00 tracked the leaders from four wide through the turn and finsihed with a mild bid. 1st Pearl Of Aclaim ( S Spieth 123 ) 2nd Artempus ( A Gallardo 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Streamsong ( I Rodriguez 125 ) 0.50L 4th Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 123 ) 1.25L See full results | M Rojas 55.8kg 1.25L | 4 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 30-Sep-25 1670m R8 Race 8 $3,200 (of $16,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.460, SP: 15.00 stalked the clear leaders to midway on the far turn, rallied at the quarter pole to engage the pacesetter, battled in upper stretch taking the lead at the eighth pole and was outfinished in deep stretch. 1st Burning Leaves ( G Martinez 123 ) 2nd Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 125 ) 0.50L 3rd Samaritano ( S Spieth 123 ) 2.00L See full results | M Rojas 56.7kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 17-Sep-25 1670m R6 Race 6 $1,260 (of $18,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.920, SP: 8.50 went evenly failing to menace. 1st Burnin Turf ( P Morales 123 ) 2nd Mackenzie's Novva ( A Gallardo 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Ferrari Kid ( M Rojas 123 ) 4.50L 4th Midnight Ambition ( W Martinez 125 ) 8.25L See full results | W Martinez 56.7kg 8.25L | 4 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 04-Sep-25 1670m R2 Race 2 $10,710 (of $17,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.590, SP: 4.50 1st Midnight Ambition ( G Martinez 123 ) 2nd Third City ( A Ayala 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Mohtafil ( M Rojas 125 ) 1.75L See full results | G Martinez 55.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 20-Aug-25 1670m R8 Race 8 $2,800 (of $14,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.050, SP: 10.00 set the pace on a well measured, well rated lead in hand, responded when called upon turning for home, battled gamely through the lane with the winner and was outkicked late. 1st Grey Charmer ( I Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Express Star ( W Martinez 125 ) 3.25L See full results | M Rojas 55.8kg 0.25L | 2 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 05-Aug-25 1670m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,400 (of $14,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.390, SP: 10.00 was unhurried int the early going saving ground near the rear of the field, remained at the back to the head of the lane and rallied well showing good late interest. 1st I'm No Angel ( A Gallardo 125 ) 2nd Third City ( A Ayala 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 123 ) 4.50L See full results | M Rojas 55.8kg 4.50L | 3 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 17-Jul-25 1670m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,400 (of $14,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.540, SP: 8.50 slow early to be the trailer in a strung out field, ralied in the stretch with a belated bid to miss the palce and be best of the rest. 1st Anchises ( W Martinez 125 ) 2nd Tiz Lucky ( I Rodriguez 123 ) 3.25L 3rd Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 123 ) 3.75L See full results | M Rojas 55.8kg 3.75L | 3 (5) |
| Penn National 20-Jun-25 1670m FIRM R3 Race 3 (of $17,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:42.980, SP: 8.00 was four wide into the first turn and settled on the outside, four wide on the far turn and never threatened. 1st Malibu Warrior ( A R Rodriguez 119 ) 2nd Valore ( I Beato 120 ) 6.25L 3rd Lucky Running Cat ( J Torres 118 ) 8.75L 6th Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 122 ) 23.75L See full results | M Rojas 55.3kg 23.75L | 6 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 27-May-25 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $8,190 (of $13,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.880, SP: 6.50 unhurried in the early going to be the trailer onto the backside, steadily gained ground down the backstretch, saved ground early on the far turn, tipped out splitting rivals on the bend to move into contention, split rivals again in upper stretch under a drive and prevailed late determinedly. 1st Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 123 ) 2nd Brady ( V Severino 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Stayinyourlane ( R D A Jr 123 ) 4.00L See full results | M Rojas 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Penn National 04-May-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $480 (of $16,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.500, SP: 11.00 was settled early and two to three path on the turn and weakened. 1st Sunshine Johnny ( R Chiappe 122 ) 2nd Harbour Bridge ( J A Hernandez 122 ) 1.75L 3rd Wizardofez ( A R Rodriguez 122 ) 3.75L 5th Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 122 ) 10.00L See full results | M Rojas 55.3kg 10.00L | 5 (6) |
| Penn National 22-Nov-24 1670m GOOD R4 Race 4 $930 (of $31,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.310, SP: 15.00 was settled three to four wide and then stopped. 1st Brooklyn Guy ( X Perez 121 ) 2nd Skimble Shanks ( Y O Ramos 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Couperin ( I Beato 118 ) 1.50L 5th Midnight Ambition ( D Cora 118 ) 43.50L See full results | D Cora 53.5kg 43.50L | 5 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 17-Oct-24 1670m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,500 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.080 stalked the pace rating, held position on the two path through the second turn, drift out four wide into the stretch and weakened. 1st Sasse's Class ( A A Gallardo 119 ) 2nd Heroneandonly ( D Lopez 122 , Cd 115 ) 0.25L 3rd Midnight Ambition ( G A Martinez 119 ) 5.00L See full results | G A Martinez 54kg 5.00L | 3 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 04-Oct-24 1670m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,050 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.590 Pace,mild pressure,wk 1st Dune Road ( A J Ayala 119 ) 2nd World Factor ( R D A Jr 122 ) 3.00L 3rd Dizzy Kitty ( P Morales 122 ) 3.10L 4th Midnight Ambition ( G A Martinez 119 ) 3.60L See full results | G A Martinez 54kg 3.60L | 4 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 19-Sep-24 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 $800 (of $50,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:15.460 was settled early, two wide on the turn, swung out four wide leaving the turn and came up empty. 1st Sound Doctrine ( F Arrieta 121 ) 2nd Alilnalot ( L Machado 121 ) 5.75L 3rd El Gunner ( E Morales 118 ) 10.25L 6th Midnight Ambition ( J L Ortiz 118 ) 20.05L See full results | J L Ortiz 53.5kg 20.05L | 6 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 14-Aug-24 1310m FIRM R6 Race 6 $250 (of $32,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.400 showed little three and four wide. 1st Hector ( H Villa-gomez 118 ) 2nd Straightoutadutton ( D Delgado 122 ) 0.50L 3rd He's A Good Dancer ( A J Ayala 122 ) 0.75L 7th Midnight Ambition ( P Morales 118 ) 6.35L See full results | P Morales 53.5kg 6.35L | 7 (8) |
| Presque Isle Downs 01-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $6,200 (of $31,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.790 unhurried, moved up inside through the turn, angled around a rival to come three wide into the stretch, then was carried out, shook clear of that one and closed for the place. 1st Gavel ( P Morales 118 ) 2nd Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 118 ) 5.25L 3rd Royal Mende ( A A Gallardo 122 ) 6.50L See full results | M Rojas 53.5kg 5.25L | 2 (5) |
| Presque Isle Downs 24-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $32,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.530 stalked the pace to be well placed turning for home and lacked a closing response. 1st Noble Jon ( T Conner 122 ) 2nd Little Big ( B Bays 122 , Cd 115 ) 4.75L 3rd Tony Small ( E M Walker 122 ) 4.80L 6th Midnight Ambition ( M Rojas 118 ) 7.55L See full results | M Rojas 53.5kg 7.55L | 6 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 17-Jun-24 1410m FIRM R11 Md $26,460 (of $42,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:23.820 chased from the three to four path, ranged up to bid in upper stretch and drove clear. 1st Midnight Ambition ( J L Ortiz 118 ) 2nd Hallelujah Harris ( J Graham 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Lucchesi ( L Saez 118 ) 3.75L See full results | J L Ortiz 53.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 27-May-24 1310m FIRM R5 Md $2,101 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:19.260, SP: 2.30 stalked in the two path, took aim in the three path and between horses in upper stretch, tipped inside of the drifting leader at the furlong grounds, attempted a bid but was kept at bay and yielded show to an inner rival late. 1st Lead Foot ( C Torres 118 ) 2nd Munyhungry ( R Gutierrez 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Cajun Cruiser ( J Riquelme 118 ) 0.50L 4th Midnight Ambition ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 1.25L See full results | T Gaffalione 53.5kg 1.25L | 4 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 01-May-24 1210m FIRM R9 Md (of $58,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.600, SP: 12.00 bumped an inner foe at the stat, vied with an outer pair, but weakened nearing the lane. 1st Global Stage ( A Concepcion 125 ) 2nd Readier ( I O Jr 125 ) 3.25L 3rd Blast Furnace ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 2.00L 10th Midnight Ambition ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 21.35L See full results | T Gaffalione 53.5kg 21.35L | 10 (12) |
| Turfway Park 14-Mar-24 1210m FIRM R3 Md $3,100 (of $31,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.950, SP: 9.50 inside run to the stretch, kept on in the drive for third spot. 1st Holding The Line ( G Ashton 120 ) 2nd Thoughtthatcounts ( S Leon 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Midnight Ambition ( G Corrales 116 ) 1.00L See full results | G Corrales 52.6kg 1.00L | 3 (9) |
| Turfway Park 24-Feb-24 1310m FIRM R6 Md $2,900 (of $29,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:18.640, SP: 5.50 pressing three wide throughout with no late kick in the drive. 1st Drunken Sailor ( W Rodriguez 120 ) 2nd Dashed ( A Ulloa 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Midnight Ambition ( A Beschizza 120 ) 3.25L See full results | A Beschizza 54.4kg 3.25L | 3 (10) |
| Churchill Downs 12-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R6 Md (of $58,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:11.520, SP: 12.00 was hesitant to load, then got forced outwardly by an inner rival at the start, raced off of the pace in the four to three path, shifted out to the six path leaving upper stretch and ran on willingly. 1st Augustine Red ( L Saez 119 ) 2nd Birchton ( A Beschizza 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Stinger Bee ( L Machado 119 ) 0.75L 5th Midnight Ambition ( E Morales 119 ) 7.25L See full results | E Morales 54kg 7.25L | 5 (11) |
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