Paradise City (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

27-Apr-22

Colour

bay

Sire

Mckinzie

Dam

Washington Bridge

Prize Money

586773

Trainer

Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.

Owners

C2 Racing Stable Llc, Shining Stables Llc, Braverman, Paul And Pinch, Timothy

About

Paradise City is a 4yo racehorse from the United States trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. He is by the stallion Mckinzie out of Washington Bridge. So far, Paradise City has won three races. On June 8, 2026, at Churchill Downs, the horse captured its biggest victory, earning $134,000 in Race 4. It has been a profitable runner for bettors; holding a position on Paradise City throughout its career would have yielded a 4% return on investment.

Raced At

Churchill Downs • Aqueduct • Belmont At The Big A • Charles Town • Oaklawn Park • Gulfstream • Keeneland

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Churchill Downs 08-Jun-26 1207m R4 Race 4 $84,420 (of $134,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.200, SP: 10.00 tracked from inside in behind the pace, moved out and split foes in upper stretch striking the lead about the eighth pole, drew clear and held safe. 1st Paradise City ( I O Jr 121 ) 2nd Irina'S Charm ( J L Ortiz 121 ) 2.25L 3rd Cut To The Chase ( F Geroux 123 ) 2.50L See full results	I O Jr 54.9kg	1 (9)
Aqueduct 24-Nov-25 1710m GOOD R8 Pebbles Stakes (Stakes) $2,625 (of $175,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.220, SP: 15.00 1st Fast Market ( F Prat 118 ) 2nd Love You Anyway ( J Lezcano 118 ) 1.50L 3rd Sweet Treasure ( F Geroux 118 ) 0.50L 7th Paradise City ( M Franco 118 ) 6.60L See full results	M Franco 53.5kg 6.60L	7 (7)
Belmont At The Big A 19-Oct-25 1810m R7 Sands Point Stakes (Stakes) $8,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:49.440, SP: 6.50 was away alertly and moved to the inside while showing the way, then was pressured on the far turn and shook clear leaving the three sixteenths but faded in the final furlong. 1st Ready For Candy ( R J Santana 120 ) 2nd FAST Market ( S Marin 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Pretty Picture ( D Davis 118 ) 1.75L 5th Paradise City ( M Franco 118 ) 3.80L See full results	M Franco 53.5kg 3.80L	5 (8)
Belmont At The Big A 21-Sep-25 1610m R8 Winter Memories Stakes (Stakes) $35,000 (of $175,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:35.290, SP: 41.00 bobbled at the break, advanced to be forwardly placed and tucked inside to track the top pair in closest aim, remained patiently handled until let out angled four wide at the head of the stretch, closed well on the outside and just missed on the wire when losing the nod. 1st Ready For Candy ( R J Santana 118 ) 2nd Paradise City ( M Franco 118 ) 0.05L 3rd Decadent ( C Elliott 118 ) 2.00L See full results	M Franco 53.5kg 0.05L	2 (8)
Charles Town 23-Aug-25 1410m FIRM R10 Charles Town Oaks (Stakes) $52,500 (of $750,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:25.820, SP: 17.00 bumped with an inner foe at the start, was wellback in the three path, driven in the four path around the far turn, swung out to the seven path at the top of the stretch, and improved. 1st Indy Bay ( I O Jr 120 ) 2nd Vodka With A Twist ( L Saez 118 ) 1.75L 3rd Andrea ( J Ortiz 120 ) 1.00L 4th Paradise City ( J Castellano 118 ) 5.00L See full results	J Castellano 53.5kg 5.00L	4 (10)
Prairie Meadows 06-Jul-25 1710m GOOD R9 Iowa Oaks (Stakes) $22,500 (of $225,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:45.390 raced two wide around the first turn, rated near mid-range up the backstretch, hustled along three wide around the far turn, was no match for clear top pair pair but sustained a steady bid and secured a share. 1st Quickick ( B J Hernandez 116 ) 2nd Sayucan ( E Gonzalez 116 ) 0.15L 3rd Paradise City ( F Arrieta 116 ) 13.05L See full results	F Arrieta 52.6kg 13.05L	3 (8)
Oaklawn Park 27-Apr-25 1710m FIRM R1 Race 1 $26,000 (of $130,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.500, SP: 2.50 in the second flight off the inside, steered out four wide in front of the winner late in the final turn, brushed with that same rival upper stretch when in a bit tight, could not keep pace the final furlong, drew clear for the second spot. 1st Kinzie Queen ( F Arrieta 118 ) 2nd Paradise City ( C Torres 118 ) 2.75L 3rd Stipulate ( E Morales 119 ) 0.00L See full results	C Torres 53.5kg 2.75L	2 (7)
Gulfstream 30-Mar-25 1710m FIRM R9 Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks (Stakes) $7,425 (of $250,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.220, SP: 6.00 saved ground around the first turn, settled off the pace on the inside for the run up the backstretch, moved up while racing in the two path around the second bend and flattened out in the lane. 1st Five G ( M Franco 122 ) 2nd Anna's Promise ( L Saez 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Cassiar ( D Davis 122 ) 12.50L 5th Paradise City ( E J Zayas 122 ) 13.10L See full results	E J Zayas 55.3kg 13.10L	5 (6)
Gulfstream 31-Jan-25 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 $60,480 (of $96,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.300, SP: 3.50 tracked inside, angled out passing the quarter, swept to the lead while floating out to the five path turning into the lane, and drew clear. 1st Paradise City ( E J Zayas 120 ) 2nd Indeed ( I O Jr 120 ) 6.00L 3rd Quinn's Promise ( D Davis 120 ) 8.50L See full results	E J Zayas 54.4kg	1 (6)
Gulfstream 02-Jan-25 1610m R8 Fasig-Tipton Cash Run Stakes (Stakes) $33,000 (of $164,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.110, SP: 2.63 bumped with an inner foe at the start, chased in the four path and kept on to get up for place. 1st Five G ( J R Velazquez 118 ) 2nd Paradise City ( I O Jr 118 ) 9.00L 3rd Unchained Elaine ( J Bravo 120 ) 10.50L See full results	I O Jr 53.5kg 9.00L	2 (7)
Gulfstream 08-Dec-24 1410m FIRM R9 Race 9 $4,270 (of $61,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.860, SP: 3.50 chased the pace two and three wide and faded in the lane. 1st Cool Intentions ( D Egan 120 ) 2nd Rolando ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Back Em Up ( E J Zayas 118 ) 5.50L 4th Paradise City ( M J Husbands 117 , Cd 124 ) 6.25L See full results	M J Husbands 53.1kg, Cd 56.2kg 6.25L	4 (6)
Keeneland 19-Oct-24 1710m FIRM R9 Race 9 $7,700 (of $109,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:47.750 bumped with an inner rival at the start, tracked three wide and between horses, stalked within striking range outside of the top pair around the far turn, but got floated four wide into the lane and lacked a bid. 1st Sturgeon Moon ( E A Roman 120 ) 2nd Stable Currency ( L Saez 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Quinn's Promise ( C J Lanerie 122 ) 0.50L 4th Paradise City ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 3.25L See full results	T Gaffalione 54.4kg 3.25L	4 (9)
Gulfstream 07-Sep-24 1310m FIRM R6 Md $40,950 (of $65,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:17.070 stalked the pace setter while racing on the rail, edged out one lane in the stretch, was encouraged and responded well closing in on the leader with every stride, was kept on point and collared the pace setter at the eighth pole and drew off for the win. 1st Paradise City ( E J Zayas 118 ) 2nd Hope With Pope ( E Jaramillo 118 ) 1.00L 3rd The Beach Goes On ( D V Dyke 118 ) 8.50L See full results	E J Zayas 53.5kg	1 (7)

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