Rafaella (USA)
About
Rafaella, a 4yo bred in the United States and trained by Michelle L. Elliott, is by Taprize out of Crossed. She has recorded five wins in her career. On 25 June 2025 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Rafaella captured her most important triumph, taking the $43,000 prize in Race 8.
Raced At
Horseshoe IndianapolisRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 16-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $31,280) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:36.640, SP: 21.00 stalked the pace in the three path and faded in the stretch. | E Roman 54kg 6.85L | 7 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 02-Oct-25 1710m FIRM R8 Hcp $1,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:46.400, SP: 51.00 | J Gutierrez 56.2kg 20.80L | 11 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 16-Sep-25 1510m FIRM R5 Race 5 $14,994 (of $23,800) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.760, SP: 3.50 pressed the pace between rivals, dueled outside of a rival, was clear late and lasted under a steady urging. | J Gutierrez 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 21-Aug-25 1710m SOFT R7 Peony Handicap (Stakes) $1,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.270, SP: 51.00 | J Romero 56.2kg 10.75L | 8 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 06-Aug-25 1710m SOFT R8 Race 8 $1,380 (of $31,280) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:45.720, SP: 6.50 raced in the three path, bid at the three-eighths pole and gave way in the stretch. | M J Pedroza 54kg 19.50L | 4 (4) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 25-Jun-25 1610m GOOD R8 Race 8 $27,090 (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.700, SP: 13.00 saved ground, angled to the four path in early stretch and drew off while kept to task. | M J Pedroza 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 27-May-25 1670m FIRM R3 Race 3 $11,655 (of $18,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:47.160, SP: 2.38 Awk,3p,duel,bid3/8,drv | F C L De 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 13-May-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,850 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.480, SP: 2.50 pressed the pace inside and yielded late. | H Leahey 55.3kg 2.25L | 3 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 24-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $860 (of $43,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.330, SP: 15.00 bore in at the start and saved ground to no avail. | H Leahey 55.3kg 9.25L | 5 (8) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 14-Nov-24 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 $430 (of $43,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.540, SP: 34.00 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 1670m FIRM R6 Hcp $5,760 (of $200,001) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:45.420, SP: 41.00 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 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,010 (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.510 bore out at the start, raced inside, angled to the three path on the turn and lacked a late bid. | F D L Cruz 53.5kg 13.25L | 4 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 03-Oct-24 1670m FIRM R4 Hcp $1,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:44.430 stalked the pace in the four path and faded near the quarter pole. | F D L Cruz 54.4kg 16.50L | 8 (9) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Sep-24 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 $4,300 (of $43,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.370 pressed the pace in the two path and gave way in the stretch. | F D L Cruz 53.5kg 10.25L | 3 (5) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Jun-24 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $43,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.870 raced five wide and rallied belatedly. | F D L Cruz 53.5kg 7.00L | 5 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 23-May-24 1110m FIRM R7 Hcp (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.910 saved ground to no avail. | F D L Cruz 55.3kg 8.10L | 6 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 02-May-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 $25,831 (of $41,001) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.880 pressed the pace outside of the leader, bid on the far turn, went clear in the stretch and lasted under mild urging. | F D L Cruz 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 18-Apr-24 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $41,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.770 raced inside and then showed best stride late in the four path. | F D L Cruz 53.5kg 6.75L | 8 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 29-Oct-23 1210m 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 1110m 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 1210m 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 1610m R5 Md $7,700 (of $38,499) 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 1110m R8 Md $7,700 (of $38,499) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:07.360 Press4p,clear,yielded | M P Jr 54.4kg 4.00L | 2 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 07-Jul-23 1010m R6 Md $7,700 (of $38,499) 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) |