Mythical Reel (2022)
About
Mythical Reel is a 3yo racehorse under the training of Philip D'amato. He is a son of Highland Reel and out of the mare Mad Existence. To date, Mythical Reel has recorded a single victory in his racing record. On March 30, 2025 at Santa Anita, he captured his most noteworthy triumph, earning the $65,000 purse. Throughout his career he has been a money‑making mount for bettors; backing him from the start would have yielded a 44% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Del Mar 01-Sep-25 1810m FIRM R9 Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby (Stakes) (of $300,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:49.230, SP: 17.00 settled at the back of the pack, remained inside to the far turn, came under a ride around the bend, tipped two wide into the lane and weakened. | A Ayuso 55.3kg 6.25L | 5 (5) |
| Del Mar 11-Aug-25 1609m FIRM R2 Race 2 $16,200 (of $81,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.700, SP: 8.00 | A Fresu 54.9kg 0.50L | 2 (4) |
| Santa Anita 12-May-25 1609m GOOD R7 Cinema Stakes (Stakes) $500 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:34.740, SP: 7.00 2w/btw,bp/tight midstr | J Hernandez 54.4kg 3.55L | 6 (6) |
| Santa Anita 30-Mar-25 1810m GOOD R1 Md $40,950 (of $65,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:50.510, SP: 13.00 3w,2w,wore down rival | A Fresu 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Santa Anita 01-Mar-25 1609m GOOD R9 Md $13,000 (of $65,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:34.470, SP: 11.00 2w,ins,came out/bp str | F Prat 54.9kg 0.20L | 2 (9) |
| Santa Anita 06-Jan-25 1207m GOOD R4 Md $1,200 (of $59,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.720, SP: 13.00 2-3wide, improved | U Rispoli 55.3kg 9.25L | 5 (8) |
| Curragh 31-Aug-24 1609m GOOD R1 Md $1,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:41.770, SP: 67.00 A bit awkward away from stalls, soon tracked leaders and 2nd halfway, improved to dispute lead 3f out, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden and dropped to 4th inside final furlong | J A Heffernan 59.4kg 3.50L | 4 (12) |
| Leopardstown 23-Aug-24 1435m GOOD R2 Md (of $16,304), Winning Time: 01:32.560, SP: 16/1 Mid-division, 11th under 3f out, progress approaching straight, under pressure over 2f out, no extra final furlong | S Foley 59.4kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 11 (18) |
| Leonora 22-Aug-24 1408m Leonora race 1725 (of $27,061) Barrier 6 | S Foley 59.4kg, Cd 0 | 11 (18) |