Paynted Warrior (USA) Horse
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Paynted Warrior is a 6yo bay from the United States trained by Jose Vargas. He is by the stallion Warrior's Reward out of the mare Suleta. To date he has recorded 10 wins. On 3 July 2026 at Colonial Downs he secured his biggest triumph, taking the $40,000 Race 2 – Optional Claiming. He has proved a profitable runner for bettors, and backing him throughout his career would have generated a 103% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Downs 14-Jul-26 1408m R3 Race 3 $4,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:21.160, SP: 3.25 was away alertly and showed the way early then relented the lead and stalked the pace two wide, made a two wide bid on the turn and took over by the three furlong marker and then dueled for command three wide off the turn but could not go with the winner nearing the furlong marker and faded while besting the rest. 1st Zero Blitz ( J Ruiz 122 ) 2nd Bold Diversion ( F Boyce 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Paynted Warrior ( M Sanchez 124 ) 3.00L See full results | M Sanchez 56.2kg 3.00L | 3 (6) |
| Colonial Downs 03-Jul-26 1106m R2 Race 2-Optional Claiming $25,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 3, SP: 21.00 1st Paynted Warrior ( M Sanchez 122 ) 2nd Bushido ( F Boyce 124 ) 3rd One Timer ( J Loveberry 122 ) See full results | M Sanchez 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Colonial Downs 03-Jul-26 1106m R2 Race 2 $25,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:01.970 tracked inside, waited from the rail around the turn, came under pressure while tipping out to the three path at the top of the lane, kicked on to bid passing the furlong grounds, and inched ahead in the closing stages. 1st Paynted Warrior ( M Sanchez 122 ) 2nd Bushido ( F Boyce 124 ) 0.00L 3rd One Timer ( J Loveberry 122 ) 0.00L See full results | M Sanchez 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Presque Isle Downs 02-Jun-26 1207m R3 Race 3 $550 (of $22,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.080, SP: 3.75 showed early speed to set a FAST pace on a clear lead to the quarter pole and weakened coming home. 1st Where You Was ( G Martinez 123 ) 2nd Venik ( S Spieth 123 ) 0.50L 3rd City Tripper ( A Ayala 123 ) 2.00L 5th Paynted Warrior ( I Rodriguez 123 ) 3.30L See full results | I Rodriguez 55.8kg 3.30L | 5 (7) |
| Presque Isle Downs 21-May-26 1207m R5 Race 5 $2,500 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.120, SP: 5.50 pressed the pace into the turn, rallied to take a short lead at the quarter pole and weakened along the fence down the lane. 1st Certain ( A Gallardo 123 ) 2nd Willie Bird ( I Rodriguez 123 ) 5.50L 3rd Paynted Warrior ( G Martinez 123 ) 7.25L See full results | G Martinez 55.8kg 7.25L | 3 (7) |