Movin' On Up (USA) Horse
About
Movin' On Up is a 4yo gr/ro from the United States trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. He is by the stallion Accelerate out of the mare Stifle Yourself. So far he has won five races. On March 30, 2025 at Gulfstream, he secured his biggest triumph, capturing the $165,000 Sand Springs Stakes.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 21-Dec-25 1609m FIRM R9 Suwannee River Stakes (Stakes) $30,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:32.310, SP: 3.00 had early speed between foes, checked off heels entering the first turn, raced two wide around that bend, bid two wide around the far turn, took over leaving the quarte pole, drew clear in midstretch, dug in inside of the winner late and just missed in a game try. 1st Crevalle D'oro ( J Ruiz 121 ) 2nd Movin' On Up ( E J Zayas 121 ) 0.10L 3rd Public Defender ( F Prat 121 ) 2.35L See full results | E J Zayas 54.9kg 0.10L | 2 (11) |
| Kentucky Downs 31-Aug-25 1610m FIRM R11 Resolute Racing Ladies Turf Stakes (Stakes) $19,000 (of $2,000,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:31.740, SP: 8.50 chased from outside four wide, dropped back and faded. 1st Special Wan ( J Rosario 124 ) 2nd Segesta ( I O Jr 124 ) 0.50L 3rd In Our Time ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2.75L 9th Movin' On Up ( J Ortiz 122 ) 9.85L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg 9.85L | 9 (10) |
| Saratoga 11-Jul-25 1610m GOOD R8 De La Rose Stakes (Stakes) $13,500 (of $135,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:34.250, SP: 1.91 1st Ozara ( D Davis 124 ) 2nd Spinning Colors ( J Velazquez 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Movin' On Up ( I O Jr 124 ) 0.75L See full results | I O Jr 56.2kg 0.75L | 3 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 02-Jun-25 1710m GOOD R9 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes (Stakes) $25,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.550, SP: 3.50 tracked along the inside, awaited racing room from the two path around the far turn, split foes three wide in upper stretch, progressed in hopes of bidding outside of the leader and along with an outer rival in midstretch, but steadied when put to cramped quarters between those foes in midstretch, recovered shortly after and kept on well. 1st Pin Up Betty ( L Saez 118 ) 2nd Charlene's Dream ( R Bejarano 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Movin' On Up ( L Dettori 118 ) 2.25L See full results | L Dettori 53.5kg 2.25L | 3 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 04-May-25 1610m FIRM R5 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (Stakes) $75,000 (of $750,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.460, SP: 3.50 stalked along the inside, chased between horses while moving out to the four path in midstretch and ran on late to reach show at the wire. 1st Simply In Front ( L Dettori 118 ) 2nd Pin Up Betty ( J Hernandez 118 ) 0.00L 3rd Movin' On Up ( J Ortiz 118 ) 1.00L See full results | J Ortiz 53.5kg 1.00L | 3 (8) |
| Gulfstream 30-Mar-25 1710m GOOD R12 Sand Springs Stakes (Stakes) $103,950 (of $165,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.010, SP: 4.00 stalked the pace from the rail, got through inside of the pacesetter in upper stretch, seized command nearing the eighth pole and readily drew off. 1st Movin' On Up ( E Zayas 118 ) 2nd Five Towns ( J Ruiz 120 ) 3.00L 3rd Breath Away ( D Davis 118 ) 0.75L See full results | E Zayas 53.5kg | 1 (10) |
| Gulfstream 16-Mar-25 1610m GOOD R10 Race 10 $61,110 (of $97,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.110, SP: 3.75 saved ground around the first turn, tracked the leader on the inside up the backstretch, began a bid from the two path coming around the far bend and kicked clear in the lane. 1st Movin' On Up ( E Zayas 120 ) 2nd Mo Fox Givin ( J Velazquez 120 ) 2.75L 3rd Pharoah's Wine ( L Saez 120 ) 0.15L See full results | E Zayas 54.4kg | 1 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 01-Nov-24 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 $9,380 (of $133,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.610, SP: 2.10 brushed with an inner rival at the start, set the pace in the two path, came under coaxing while showing the way around the far turn, but offered little resistance to an inner challenge entering upper stretch and gave way. 1st Dreaming Of Mo ( C J Lanerie 122 ) 2nd Sanctify ( J Graham 118 ) 4.00L 3rd School Dance ( R A Vazquez 122 ) 7.25L 4th Movin' On Up ( C A Torres 118 ) 7.75L See full results | C A Torres 53.5kg 7.75L | 4 (6) |
| Saratoga 03-Aug-24 1910m GOOD R8 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (Stakes) $28,000 (of $400,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:54.920 Lunged brk,3-4p turns 1st Cinderella's Dream ( W Buick 121 ) 2nd Kathynmarissa ( L Dettori 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Dancing N Dixie ( J L Ortiz 121 ) 4.50L 4th Movin' On Up ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 6.50L See full results | T Gaffalione 54.9kg 6.50L | 4 (5) |
| Churchill Downs 14-Jun-24 1810m R8 Race 8 $80,010 (of $127,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:48.130 stalked three wide, bid outside of the leader while well in hand entering the lane, dueled and wrestled an advantage in midstretch, then inched ahead. 1st Movin' On Up ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 2nd Spartan Queen ( C J Hernandez 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Mrs. Astor ( J L Ortiz 124 ) 7.25L See full results | T Gaffalione 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Turfway Park 24-Mar-24 1710m FIRM R11 Bourbonette Oaks (Stakes) $8,700 (of $300,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.360 hesitated start, missed the break, slow into stride, widest lane. 1st Everland ( A Cedillo 118 ) 2nd Winnable ( C Hernandez 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Alpine Princess ( L Saez 124 ) 0.50L 5th Movin' On Up ( A Beschizza 120 ) 3.00L See full results | A Beschizza 54.4kg 3.00L | 5 (10) |
| Gulfstream 04-Mar-24 1710m FIRM R5 Race 5 $24,570 (of $39,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.370, SP: 2.30 rated in the three path, was roused through an opening between foes in the two path midway around the far turn, swung from the five path into the stretch, kicked past an inner foe passing the eighth pole, and drew clear. 1st Movin' On Up ( J Ortiz 118 ) 2nd Boomin' Belle ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Goats On A Tree ( E Zayas 118 ) 1.25L See full results | J Ortiz 53.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Gulfstream 29-Dec-23 1610m FIRM R2 Md $22,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:40.700, SP: 2.20 settled in range two wide around the first turn, advanced three wide around the far turn, seized command nearing the sixteenth pole and drew clear under a drive. 1st Movin' On Up ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 2nd Momma Kim ( A Santos 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Channel Loop ( J Ortiz 118 ) 0.15L See full results | T Gaffalione 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Kentucky Downs 14-Sep-23 1310m GOOD R1 Md (of $150,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:16.370, SP: 2.40 stalked the pace three deep, raced five deep near the quarter pole and raced even late with no closing run. 1st Asternia ( M Chuan 119 ) 2nd Turino ( A Beschizza 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Taylors Magic ( J Court 119 ) 0.15L 6th Movin' On Up ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 5.75L See full results | T Gaffalione 54kg 5.75L | 6 (12) |
| Ellis Park 20-Aug-23 1110m GOOD Md (of $42,968), Winning Time: 01:02.120, SP: 13.00 5p upr, rally, gaining 1st Mya's Halo ( D Cannon 119 ) 2nd Movin' On Up ( M Garcia 119 ) 1.00L 3rd Star Performance ( G Corrales 119 ) 1.00L | M Garcia 54kg 1.00L | 2 (12) |
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