Papa Ken (USA) Horse
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Papa Ken, a 3yo dk b/br bred in the United States and trained by Steven M. Asmussen, is by Yaupon out of Whatashame. The horse has captured three victories so far. Its biggest triumph came on 29th Jun 2025 at Churchill Downs, where it earned the $120000.00 Md purse. Punters have found it a money‑maker, delivering a 9% return on investment for anyone who backed it throughout its career.
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Remington ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Remington Park 23-Oct-26 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $3,990 (of $56,996) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.680, SP: 4.33 was inside then dropped back, was settled then rallied two wide in the stretch but was no threat. 1st Brilliant Plan ( S Elliott 116 ) 2nd It's All Right ( I V Diego 114 ) 3.25L 3rd Sinner's Sin ( R A Vazquez 120 ) 4.25L 4th Papa Ken ( E Asmussen 116 ) 4.50L See full results | E Asmussen 52.6kg 4.50L | 4 (6) |
| Remington Park 26-Sep-26 1006m FIRM R7 Race 7 $11,385 (of $56,924) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.950, SP: 2.63 was chasing the early pace while three wide into the turn, made a bid and was up for the place in late stretch. 1st Dancin For Gold ( F J Wethey 120 ) 2nd Papa Ken ( R Vazquez 118 ) 1.50L 3rd Legacy Account ( I Diego 120 ) 0.50L See full results | R Vazquez 53.5kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |
| Remington Park 28-Aug-26 1207m FIRM R9 Race 9 $35,121 (of $55,748) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.580, SP: 4.50 chased the early pace while inside, rallied and was three wide in the stretch drive, dug in gamely and was best in the end. 1st Papa Ken ( E Asmussen 114 ) 2nd J. P. Race ( T Bacon 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Risk It ( S Elliott 120 ) 1.75L See full results | E Asmussen 51.7kg | 1 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 15-Jun-26 1106m R7 Race 7 $29,957 (of $47,551) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:03.790, SP: 3.50 1st Papa Ken ( E Asmussen 118 ) 2nd Strong Potential ( S Elliott 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Rapid Return ( R Diaz 124 ) 2.50L See full results | E Asmussen 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 30-May-26 1006m R5 Race 5 $1,389 (of $46,717) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.070, SP: 6.50 pressed the pace from the two path while racing between opponents and just needed more in the stretch. 1st Final War ( D Parker 122 ) 2nd Black Volt ( F J Wethey 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Strong Potential ( S Elliott 122 ) 1.25L 5th Papa Ken ( E Asmussen 122 ) 4.35L See full results | E Asmussen 55.3kg 4.35L | 5 (9) |