Sharp Spark (USA) Horse
About
Sharp Spark, a 4yo dk b/br foaled in the United States, is trained by John Alexander Ortiz. He is by the stallion Classic Empire out of the dam Raise The Rithm. To date, Sharp Spark has claimed four victories. His biggest triumph came on 7 Nov 2024 at Remington Park, where he captured the $36,000 Race 9.
Raced At
Aqueduct
• Remington Park
• Sam Houston Race Park
• Oaklawn Park
• Louisiana Downs
• Fair GroundsRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct 28-Dec-25 1609m FIRM R4 Race 4 $2,660 (of $38,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:39.230, SP: 3.50 broke out then stumbled and was off slow, dropped well behind the rest of the field then moved in, shifted from the rail to the five path on the turn, turned into upper stretch in the seven path and improved position. 1st Suerte ( J Gomez 121 ) 2nd Aztec ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Skylander ( R Gutierrez 123 ) 1.25L 4th Sharp Spark ( C Elliott 121 ) 3.50L See full results | C Elliott 54.9kg 3.50L | 4 (9) |
| Remington Park 12-Oct-25 1510m FIRM R1 Race 1 $5,400 (of $27,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.190, SP: 3.25 was unhurried early then rallied four wide on the far turn, was in a long drive but hung in late stretch. 1st Legendary Lore ( R Diaz 120 ) 2nd Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Don'task Don'ttell ( I Diego 120 ) 7.50L See full results | S Elliott 54.4kg 0.25L | 2 (6) |
| Remington Park 16-Aug-25 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,700 (of $27,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:38.820, SP: 5.50 slow early to be well off the leaders at the rear of the field, commenced a steady, long drive on the turn and finished with a late gain three-wide to get up for the show. 1st No Trouble ( F J Wethey 122 ) 2nd Vivir Con Alegria ( E V Jiminez 122 ) 6.00L 3rd Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 120 ) 6.10L See full results | S Elliott 54.4kg 6.10L | 3 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 02-Jun-25 1610m FIRM R6 Race 6 $14,490 (of $23,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.930, SP: 3.50 was void of any early speed, advanced six wide through the second turn, was gaining steadily, took control mid stretch and edged clear. 1st Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 124 ) 2nd Vodka Martini ( R Vazquez 124 ) 3.00L 3rd T Bones Trick ( A J Jr 124 ) 0.50L See full results | S Elliott 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 07-Apr-25 1710m GOOD R8 Race 8-Allowance $100 (of $35,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:44.450, SP: 8.00 Sttld2w,ran on,improvd 1st Country Caper ( R Diaz 121 ) 2nd Cliff Diver ( L A Jimenez 121 ) 0.30L 3rd From The Heart ( D Parker 121 ) 0.20L 6th Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 121 ) See full results | S Elliott 54.9kg | 6 (11) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 02-Mar-25 1670m FIRM R9 Race 9-Allowance $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.900, SP: 13.00 Rear,bid5/16,outfinshd 1st Proven Hope ( L Wade 121 ) 2nd Edified ( S Elliott 123 ) 3.50L 3rd I Don't Get It ( D Parker 123 ) 0.50L 4th Sharp Spark ( C Landeros 121 ) See full results | C Landeros 54.9kg | 4 (6) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 09-Feb-25 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7-Allowance $1,041 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.870, SP: 2.38 Sust run 7/16, gaining 1st Battle Strike ( F J Wethey 121 ) 2nd I Don't Get It ( D Parker 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Sara's Shaman ( I Diego 121 ) 1.50L 5th Sharp Spark ( E Gonzalez 121 ) See full results | E Gonzalez 54.9kg | 5 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 07-Dec-24 1710m FIRM R7 Race 7 $929 (of $129,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:46.000, SP: 17.00 off a step slow, void of speed while saving ground, picked off some tiring rivals while also not proving a serious threat. 1st Empire Builder ( R Bowen 121 ) 2nd Gunoe ( C Torres 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Sir Greylind ( J R Leparoux 118 ) 3.75L 6th Sharp Spark ( R Vazquez 122 ) 7.25L See full results | R Vazquez 55.3kg 7.25L | 6 (11) |
| Remington Park 07-Nov-24 1510m R9 Race 9 $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.720, SP: 4.50 was unhurried early then rallied on the far turn, swung out to be four wide in upper stretch, closed FAST on the outside and drew away in late stretch. 1st Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 117 ) 2nd Aaron ( F W Jr 124 ) 7.50L 3rd Turquoise Blue ( I V Diego 117 ) 15.50L See full results | S Elliott 53.1kg | 1 (5) |
| Remington Park 13-Oct-24 1710m GOOD R1 Race 1 $2,800 (of $27,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:44.340 was allowed to settled while racing on the inside, saved ground on the far turn then made a strong bid in mid stretch and was gaining ground but was out finished in late stretch. 1st Special Memory ( L Wade 116 ) 2nd Miami Moonlight ( I V Diego 120 ) 0.25L 3rd Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 116 ) 0.35L See full results | S Elliott 52.6kg 0.35L | 3 (7) |
| Remington Park 08-Sep-24 1510m GOOD R5 Race 5 $13,230 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:35.450 was allowed to settled while inside in the early going, saved ground on the far turn then was two wide, angled out to be four wide in mid stretch and was in a full flight to be up in the final strides. 1st Sharp Spark ( S Elliott 118 ) 2nd Nerky Rose ( R Diaz 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Smarty Ball ( L S Quinonez 122 ) 0.50L See full results | S Elliott 53.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Louisiana Downs 15-Aug-24 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7-Claiming $2,600 (of $13,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.440, SP: 18/5 Co-led,cllrd1/4,gamely 1st Carthage Cajun ( J Guerrero 120 ) 2nd Sharp Spark ( E Nieves 120 ) 3.00L 3rd Silver Assassin ( A Suarez 120 ) 3.50L See full results | E Nieves 54.4kg 3.00L | 2 (11) |
| Louisana Downs 14-Aug-24 1610m R7 Louisana Downs race 7 $2,600 (of $13,000) Barrier 6 1st Carthage Cajun ( 120 ) 2nd Sharp Spark ( 120 ) 3rd Silver Assassin ( 120 ) | 54.4kg | 2 (11) |
| Louisiana Downs 17-Jul-24 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7-Claiming $1,300 (of $13,001) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.910, SP: 13/2 No match top two 1st Briartown ( A Suarez 124 ) 2nd Blessed Vision ( J Dominguez 120 ) 0.15L 3rd Sharp Spark ( E Nieves 120 ) 3.75L See full results | E Nieves 54.4kg 3.75L | 3 (9) |
| Lone Star Park 16-Jun-24 1610m R2 Race 2 $1,700 (of $17,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.110 tracked the pace while two wide and outside of rival down the backstretch, menaced on the far turn and needed more in the end. 1st Mo Saturdays ( F J Manrrique 124 ) 2nd Ain't That A Kick ( J L Alvarez 124 ) 4.50L 3rd Sharp Spark ( F W Jr 120 ) 9.25L See full results | F W Jr 54.4kg 9.25L | 3 (5) |
| Lone Star Park 06-May-24 1610m FIRM R9 Md $10,710 (of $17,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:40.960 3w,duel2w late,up wire 1st Sharp Spark ( F W Jr 118 ) 2nd In Form ( E Asmussen 118 , Cd 113 ) 0.05L 3rd Cisco Kid ( H Hernandez 118 ) 9.05L See full results | F W Jr 53.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Fair Grounds 01-Mar-24 1710m GOOD R7 Md (of $26,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:46.500, SP: 10.50 pursued from midpack along the inside, shifted to the four path and between horses entering the lane and ran on mildly. 1st Dustin The Diamond ( J Riquelme 120 ) 2nd Brie's Mission ( B J Hernandez 120 ) 4.00L 3rd Gotta Keep Him ( B Curtis 120 ) 0.75L 5th Sharp Spark ( C J Mcmahon 120 ) 7.00L See full results | C J Mcmahon 54.4kg 7.00L | 5 (10) |
| Fair Grounds 14-Jan-24 1610m GOOD R7 Md (of $52,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.630, SP: 41.00 broke in and bumped a rival at the start, then was outrun. 1st Camaro Z ( B J Hernandez 120 ) 2nd Rock N Roll Bolt ( J Loveberry 120 ) 0.20L 3rd El Alacran ( F Geroux 120 ) 0.15L 9th Sharp Spark ( D Parker 120 ) 12.15L See full results | D Parker 54.4kg 12.15L | 9 (10) |
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