Rational Theory (USA) Horse
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Rational Theory is a 4yo horse from the United States trained by Steven M. Asmussen. He is sired by Practical Joke and out of Aunt Dorothy. So far he has won two races. On 10th Apr 2026 at Oaklawn Park, Rational Theory captured his most notable win, earning $110,000.00 in the Md.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park 06-Jul-26 1207m R5 Race 5 $7,140 (of $102,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.790, SP: 8.50 vied for the lead with an outer rival while remaining a path off of the inside into the turn, fought on with an outer pair turning for home then gave way entering the lane. 1st French Blue ( F Geroux 118 ) 2nd Overcome Adversity ( F Arrieta 122 ) 1.50L 3rd If If If ( D Sheehy 118 ) 4.75L 4th Rational Theory ( B J H Jr 122 ) 10.75L See full results | B J H Jr 55.3kg 10.75L | 4 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 13-Jun-26 1106m R9 Race 9 $1,574 (of $127,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:02.490, SP: 7.00 brushed with an inner foe at the start, vied two wide, yielded in midstretch and gave way. 1st Something Stronger ( B Curtis 123 ) 2nd Triskelion ( L Saez 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Bourbon Notes ( F Arrieta 118 ) 1.75L 6th Rational Theory ( K Asmussen 123 ) 5.10L See full results | K Asmussen 55.8kg 5.10L | 6 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 26-May-26 1207m R6 Race 6 $52,290 (of $83,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.850, SP: 5.00 vied two wide, led in the three path into the lane, drove clear then lasted safely. 1st Rational Theory ( K Asmussen 123 ) 2nd Transatlantic ( D Cannon 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Our Shenanigan ( T Gaffalione 123 ) 0.30L See full results | K Asmussen 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 10-Apr-26 1207m R2 Md $69,300 (of $110,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.060, SP: 3.25 1st Rational Theory ( E Asmussen 124 ) 2nd Cali Cream ( A Mendoza 124 ) 8.25L 3rd Daring Madison ( C Torres 124 ) 2.25L See full results | E Asmussen 56.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 07-Mar-26 1207m R8 Md $22,000 (of $110,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.960, SP: 5.50 set the pace in the two path, waited from just off the rail around the turn, lost the lead while coming under a ride at the top of the stretch, could not keep up with the winner, flattened in the final furlong, but was clearly second best. 1st She's A Gemma ( L Saez 124 ) 2nd Rational Theory ( E Asmussen 124 ) 9.50L 3rd Quick To Charm ( F Arrieta 124 ) 5.00L See full results | E Asmussen 56.2kg 9.50L | 2 (9) |