Salient (USA)
About
Salient is a 3yo dk b/br from the United States trained by Luis Mendez. It is by Surf Cat out of Battleground State. The horse has not broken its maiden, having failed to win in three starts. In its most recent outing at Santa Anita on 12 Oct 2025, Salient was ridden by Adrian Escobedo and finished eighth, behind the winner Burning Rubber.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita 12-Oct-25 1210m FIRM R5 Md (of $33,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:08.080, SP: 34.00 was closest in pursuit up the backstretch, went three wide around the bend, lugged out into the lane and was not persevered with. | A Escobedo 55.3kg 23.25L | 8 (8) |
| Del Mar 02-Sep-25 1310m FIRM R1 Md $500 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:17.270, SP: 101.00 got put in tight and steadied early, settled inside, trailed into the turn, two wide into the stretch and passed tired rivals. | K Frey 54.9kg 14.00L | 6 (8) |
| Del Mar 08-Aug-25 1210m FIRM R5 Md $500 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.400, SP: 8.00 vied inside rivals up the backstretch, drifted out a bit early on the turn, gave chase to the stretch and could not rally. | E Maldonado 54.4kg 27.75L | 6 (8) |