Opulent Ways (USA)
About
Opulent Ways is a 7yo gelding/roan from the United States, trained by Robert Severin. He is by the stallion Liam’s Map out of the dam Luxurious. To date he has won three races. On 12 Oct 2022 at Thistledown, Opulent Ways earned his most important victory, collecting the $13,200 purse in Race 2.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 15-Aug-25 1106m R8 Race 8 $590 (of $11,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:06.440, SP: 11.00 was off slowly, saved ground and went evenly in the lane. | R Bowen 55.8kg 4.85L | 4 (5) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-25 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $122 (of $12,200) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.290, SP: 7.00 contended, early and was through after a half. | R Bowen 55.8kg 9.75L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 01-Jul-25 1207m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,220 (of $12,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.500, SP: 10.00 allowed to settle near the inside, altered course five wide at the top of the stretch then closed rapidly in the final stages and just missed getting up for second. | R Bowen 55.8kg 1.50L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 18-Jun-25 1106m FIRM R6 Race 6 $366 (of $12,200) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.340, SP: 7.00 had speed into the turn then faded. | A I Diaz 54kg 10.75L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Sep-24 1207m FIRM R5 Race 5 $1,260 (of $12,599) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.880, SP: 2.90 Altered8p, lost ground | R Bowen 54.9kg 5.75L | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 31-Jul-24 1106m GOOD R1 Race 1 $7,686 (of $12,199) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:06.660, SP: 2.40 Full of run,going away | R Bowen 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 09-Jul-24 1106m FIRM R5 Race 5 $853 (of $12,199) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:05.820, SP: 9/10 Pressed2-3w,outfinishd | R Bowen 55.8kg 2.55L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-Jun-24 1106m R1 Race 1-Claiming $2,440 (of $12,199) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.620, SP: 6/1 Pressed 3w,second best | R Bowen 55.8kg 1.00L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 31-May-24 1207m FIRM R1 Race 1 $366 (of $12,199) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.640, SP: 6/5 Outside, no impact | R Bowen 54kg 4.50L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 05-Oct-23 1207m FIRM R5 CL $7,686 (of $12,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.820 vied for the lead in the three path into the turn, shifted out to the four path, rallied to make the lead at the top of the stretch then drew off to win as much the best while drifting out late. | R Bowen 55.8kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 21-Sep-23 1609m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,440 (of $12,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.260 battled with the winner along the inside and just missed. | R Bowen 54kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Aug-23 1609m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,220 (of $12,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.080 stalked the pace and failed to respond. | J Sanchez 54kg 10.75L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 03-Aug-23 1609m FIRM R1 CL $2,440 (of $12,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.680 made the lead soon after the start, set a pressured pace along the inside for four and one half furlongs, dug in determinedly once headed, remained a sharp threat until deep stretch then was no match for the winner. | J Sanchez 54kg 6.00L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 15-Jun-23 1207m FIRM R4 CL $1,220 (of $12,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.800 never far back, finished with good courage in the seven path. | J Sanchez 54kg 2.75L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 30-May-23 1106m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $13,200) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.660 failed to menace. | J Sanchez 54kg 8.10L | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 12-Oct-22 1609m FIRM R2 Race 2 $8,316 (of $13,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.220 was away alertly, and quickly made the lead, was well handled on the front end, repulsed a bid at the quarter pole and drew off in the stretch under strong handling. | J Sanchez 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 04-Oct-22 1207m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,280 (of $12,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.060 stumbled at the start, was allowed to settle, swung wide and had a mild late rally outside. | J Sanchez 55.8kg 4.25L | 3 (9) |
| Thistledown 23-Sep-22 1207m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,320 (of $13,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.620 broke in air at the start and was never far back, and had a mild bid in the stretch while no threat. | J Sanchez 55.8kg 4.75L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 07-Sep-22 1207m R2 Race 2 (of $12,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.080 pressed the pace along the inside into the stretch, drifted three wide then faded. | J Sanchez 55.8kg 4.25L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 10-Aug-22 1207m GOOD R3 Race 3 $1,320 (of $13,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.060 never far back, finished with good courage along the rail. | J Sanchez 54kg 3.75L | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 26-Jul-22 1106m FIRM R3 Race 3 $924 (of $13,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:06.040 battled with the winner two wide into the stretch then faded late. | T D Houghton 54kg 3.25L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 12-Jul-22 1106m R7 Race 7 $1,320 (of $13,200) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.280 had a mild late rally four wide. | T D Houghton 55.8kg 4.75L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 28-Jun-22 1207m R8 Race 8 (of $13,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.080 went evenly. | T D Houghton 55.8kg 6.10L | 5 (11) |
| Thistledown 26-May-22 1106m R8 Race 8 (of $13,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.060 with the second flight along the rail, gave way in the stretch. | M Franklin 55.8kg 12.25L | 8 (10) |