Papa Ken (USA)
About
Papa Ken is a 2yo dk b/br from the United States trained by Steven Asmussen. He is sired by Yaupon out of the dam Whatashame. To date, he has recorded one win in his career. On 29 Jun 2025 at Churchill Downs, Papa Ken earned his most notable victory, taking the $69,300 purse in a Maiden Special Weight race. He has proven to be a profitable runner for bettors, and backing him throughout his career would have produced a 75% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park 11-Aug-25 1408m R6 Ellis Park Juvenile Stakes (Stakes) $20,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:22.730, SP: 5/2 tracked along the inside, but proved no match for the top pair and held show. | B J Hernandez 54.4kg 8.50L | 3 (5) |
| Churchill Downs 29-Jun-25 1005m FIRM R1 Md $75,600 (of $69,300) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:58.100, SP: 5/2 Stalk 3pbtw,chsd,up lt | J Ortiz 54kg | 1 (8) |