Rafaella (USA)
About
Rafaella is a 4yo b from the United States trained by Michelle L. Elliott. She is by Taprize out of the mare Crossed. To date, Rafaella has recorded four victories in her career. On 25 June 2025 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, she captured her most important triumph, winning the $43,000 Race 8. She has consistently been a money‑maker for bettors. Backing her throughout her career would have delivered a 25% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 21-Aug-25 1709m SOFT R7 Peony Handicap (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.270 | J M Romero 56.2kg 10.75L | UPD (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 06-Aug-25 1709m SOFT R8 Race 8 $1,380 (of $31,280) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:45.720 raced in the three path, bid at the three-eighths pole and gave way in the stretch. | M P Jr 54kg 19.50L | 4 (4) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 25-Jun-25 1609m GOOD R8 Race 8 $27,090 (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.700, SP: 12.00 saved ground, angled to the four path in early stretch and drew off while kept to task. | M P Jr 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 27-May-25 1673m FIRM R3 Race 3 $11,655 (of $18,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:47.160, SP: 11.00 Awk,3p,duel,bid3/8,drv | F D L Cruz 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 13-May-25 1207m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,850 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.350, SP: 6.00 pressed the pace inside and yielded late. | H Leahey 55.3kg 2.25L | 3 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 24-Apr-25 1207m FIRM R1 Race 1 $860 (of $43,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.330, SP: 14.00 bore in at the start and saved ground to no avail. | H Leahey 55.3kg 9.25L | 5 (8) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 14-Nov-24 1609m FIRM R7 Race 7 $430 (of $43,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.540, SP: 33.00 was off awkwardly, was clear early and gave way on the far turn. | H Leahey 53.5kg 8.75L | 6 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 27-Oct-24 1673m FIRM R6 Hcp $5,760 (of $200,001) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:25.420, SP: 40.00 stalked the pace in the three path and faded in the stretch. | H Leahey 54.4kg 7.25L | 5 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 15-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,010 (of $25,394) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.510, SP: 18/1 Awk,angld3p trn,no bid | F C L De 53.5kg 13.25L | 4 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 03-Oct-24 1673m FIRM R4 Hcp $1,000 (of $56,693) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:44.430, SP: 17/2 Stalked4p,faded1/4 | F C L De 54.4kg 16.50L | 8 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Sep-24 1609m FIRM R1 Race 1 $4,300 (of $25,394) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.370, SP: 30/1 Press2p,gave way str | F D L Cruz 53.5kg 10.25L | 3 (5) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Jun-24 1106m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,800) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.870, SP: 11/1 5wide,belated rally | F C L De 53.5kg 7.00L | 5 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 23-May-24 1106m FIRM R7 Hcp (of $56,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.910, SP: 18/1 Saved ground | F C L De 55.3kg 8.25L | 6 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 02-May-24 1609m FIRM R3 $25,831 (of $24,600) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:42.120, SP: 18/5 Press,bid5/16,lasted | F C L De 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 18-Apr-24 1106m FIRM R7 (of $24,600) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.770, SP: 9/4 Best stride late 4path | F C L De 53.5kg 6.75L | 8 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 29-Oct-23 1207m FIRM R5 Indiana Stallion Stakes (Stakes) $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.680 chased the pace from the three path through the turn, came into the lane from the five path, methodically gained on the winner through the final eighth and just missed. | H Leahey 54.4kg 0.10L | 2 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 29-Sep-23 1106m FIRM R4 Md $24,254 (of $38,499) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.020 stalked the leader to the turn, took command while still in hand two wide nearing the quarter pole, quickly opened a wide advantage and was kept to task through the lane as much the best. | H Leahey 54.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Sep-23 1207m FIRM R8 CL $7,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.810 improved position late outside. | H Leahey 53.5kg 12.50L | 4 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 12-Aug-23 1609m FIRM R5 CLMd $7,700 (of $38,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.040 vied for the lead between rivals into the first turn, then gained command to lead the down the second half of the backstretch and into the far turn. | H Leahey 54.4kg, Cd 51.3kg 1.50L | 2 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 21-Jul-23 1106m FIRM R8 CLMd $7,700 (of $38,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:07.360 Press4p,clear,yielded | M P Jr 54.4kg 4.00L | 2 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Jul-23 1005m FIRM R6 CLMd $7,700 (of $38,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:00.460 was unrushed early, rallied four wide in early stretch, led late but was caught. | M P Jr 54.4kg 0.25L | 2 (11) |