Simply Valid (USA) Horse
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Simply Valid is a 7yo gelding from the United States trained by Jose Atala. It is by Flat Out out of Valid Lilly. The horse has captured eight victories in its career. On April 8, 2022 at Laurel Park, Simply Valid earned its biggest win to date, collecting $37,950 in Race 3.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 03-May-26 1207m SOFT R9 Race 9 $3,320 (of $16,600) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.580, SP: 4.50 1st Atkins ( A Chavez 123 ) 2nd Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Star Entertainer ( E Greenidge 123 ) 2.25L See full results | F S Becerra 55.8kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 07-Oct-25 1210m R4 Race 4 $1,652 (of $23,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.750, SP: 8.50 stalked the pace three wide and went evenly. 1st Without Objection ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 2nd Atkins ( A Chavez 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Mighty Les ( F B Salazar 119 ) 0.15L 4th Simply Valid ( V Fernandez 121 ) 2.80L See full results | V Fernandez 54.9kg 2.80L | 4 (5) |
| Thistledown 18-Sep-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $942 (of $31,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.790, SP: 11.00 broke sharply, contested the lead along the inside until deep stretch then weakened in the final stages. 1st Sweet As Sin ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 2nd Midnight Majesty ( R Bowen 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Atkins ( A Chavez 123 ) 0.50L 5th Simply Valid ( V Fernandez 123 ) 3.50L See full results | V Fernandez 55.8kg 3.50L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 29-Aug-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $18,711 (of $29,700) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.550, SP: 3.50 broke in full stride to set all the pace, drifted to the four path under left handed urging near the furlong marker and drew clear under an energetic hand ride. 1st Simply Valid ( V Fernandez 119 ) 2nd Choctaw Zip ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Gunner Gabriel ( F B Salazar 119 ) 0.20L See full results | V Fernandez 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 15-Aug-25 1210m R6 Race 6 $5,940 (of $29,700) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.880, SP: 4.33 angled in to the rail closed determinedly and drew clear late dueled on the lead for a half, shook clear in the stretch and was was caught late. 1st Fortissimo ( R Bowen 115 ) 2nd Simply Valid ( V Fernandez 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Choctaw Zip ( L Gonzalez 119 ) 0.20L See full results | V Fernandez 54kg 1.50L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 01-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $2,970 (of $29,700) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.800, SP: 10.00 pressed the pace two wide until deep stretch then was outfinished. 1st Powerful ( E Barbaran 119 ) 2nd Ruffin ( Y Aviles 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Simply Valid ( V Fernandez 121 ) 2.75L See full results | V Fernandez 54.9kg 2.75L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 08-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R6 Race 6 $5,940 (of $44,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.070 stalked the early pace, rallied two wide through the turn, made the lead at the top of the stretch, drifted out to the four path while opening a clear advantage before the furlong marker and just missed hanging on. 1st Sweet As Sin ( L Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Simply Valid ( F B Salazar 123 ) 0.10L 3rd Powerful Moon ( M Martinez 119 ) 2.50L See full results | F B Salazar 55.8kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-May-25 1110m FIRM R4 Race 4 $10,458 (of $16,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:04.480, SP: 2.63 sprinted to the lead shortly after the start, set all the pace and widened through the stretch to win going away under an energetic hand ride. 1st Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd Summerfest ( R Bowen 119 ) 3.75L 3rd Stomping Moon ( L Hernandez 119 ) 5.75L See full results | F S Becerra 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Mar-25 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $660 (of $22,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.350, SP: 7.00 pressed the pace two wide into the stretch, was carried out to the seven path by the leader, gained a narrow advantage before the furlong marker then was outfinished in the final stages. 1st Doctor Wu ( E Barbaran 124 ) 2nd Logico ( L R Rivera 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Magical Monarch ( S Gonzalez 124 ) 1.25L 5th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 124 ) 1.55L See full results | F S Becerra 56.2kg 1.55L | 5 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $440 (of $22,002) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.880, SP: 8.50 chased the winner along the inside into the turn, checked past the five sixteenths pole and lost momentum. 1st Going In Style ( S Gonzalez 126 ) 2nd Logico ( J A Bracho 124 ) 3.75L 3rd Zen Master ( E Barbaran 124 ) 4.25L 5th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 126 ) 14.25L See full results | F S Becerra 57.2kg 14.25L | 5 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 05-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $16,317 (of $25,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.080, SP: 5.50 set a pressured pace to the top of the lane, shook free in upper stretch and held the closer safe late in the drive. 1st Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 124 ) 2nd Blue Max ( A I Diaz 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Excitement ( R Blanche 124 , Cd 129 ) 3.00L See full results | F S Becerra 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Nov-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $1,814 (of $25,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 17.00 dueled on the lead from the inside, responded to keep battling through the lane and was outkicked in deep stretch. 1st Ruffin ( A Jimenez 122 ) 2nd Blue Max ( A I Diaz 124 ) 0.10L 3rd Excitement ( R Bowen 124 ) 1.35L 4th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 124 ) 2.60L See full results | F S Becerra 56.2kg 2.60L | 4 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 31-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $259 (of $25,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.730, SP: 10.00 was hustled from the gate to gain a narrow lead soon after the start, set a pressured pace along the inside for nearly a half mile then weakened. 1st Golden Flag ( A I Diaz 123 ) 2nd Reckless L J ( E Barbaran 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Kelleher ( S Doyle 121 ) 3.50L 6th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 124 ) 7.35L See full results | F S Becerra 56.2kg 7.35L | 6 (11) |
| Thistledown 11-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $5,600 (of $27,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.220 dueled for the lead along the inside, drifted out a bit entering the stretch, kept on until deep stretch then weakened. 1st Mr Loooch ( R Feliciano 119 ) 2nd Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Fact Not Fiction ( R Bowen 117 ) 4.00L See full results | F S Becerra 55.8kg 3.00L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 20-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $10,458 (of $16,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.800 pressed the pace two wide into the stretch, made the lead before the furlong marker, dug in gamely and edged clear late under a strong hand ride. 1st Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd Fat Daddy ( T D Houghton 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Making Me Crazy ( C P Pilares 119 ) 2.75L See full results | F S Becerra 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 30-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,960 (of $27,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.800 Brief speed 1st Jokemeister ( J S Toledo 119 ) 2nd Reckless L J ( T D Houghton 119 ) 4.75L 3rd Gun Lap ( R Bowen 119 ) 6.75L 4th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 119 ) 8.75L See full results | F S Becerra 54kg 8.75L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 07-Aug-24 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $27,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.640 pressed the early pace two wide and weakened on the far turn. 1st Cryo ( J Simpson 119 ) 2nd Tier One ( K Gonzalez 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Verbier ( L R Rivera 123 ) 2.25L 7th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 119 ) 15.60L See full results | F S Becerra 54kg 15.60L | 7 (8) |
| Thistledown 17-Jul-24 1110m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,960 (of $27,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.640 set a pressured pace in the two path into the stretch, drifted out slightly at the furlong marker and was outfinished in the final stages. 1st Specialized ( E Barbaran 121 ) 2nd Excitement ( R Bowen 121 ) 0.10L 3rd Reckless L J ( L R Rivera 123 ) 1.35L 4th Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 123 ) 2.10L See full results | F S Becerra 55.8kg 2.10L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 25-Jun-24 1110m FIRM R5 Race 5 $10,458 (of $16,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:05.000 dueled for the lead two wide then along the inside through the turn, shook clear under right handed urging in upper stretch and proved best under strong handling. 1st Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 123 ) 2nd Otis Otis Otis ( L A Gonzalez 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Gun Lap ( A Hernandez-lopez 123 ) 2.50L See full results | F S Becerra 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 26-Jan-24 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 $1,813 (of $25,901) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.690, SP: 3.80 tracked the leader through the turn, loomed up on the outside while put to an early drive and flattened out in the stretch. 1st Over The Hills ( L Hernandez 124 ) 2nd Moester ( F Reyes 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Hey Eugene ( J Bracho 124 ) 3.50L 4th Simply Valid ( F B Salazar 124 ) 5.50L See full results | F B Salazar 56.2kg 5.50L | 4 (4) |
| Mahoning Valley 08-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $3,520 (of $17,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.760, SP: 2.80 set a pressured pace from the fence to the top of the lane, opened a clear advantage in upper stretch and was outkicked late in the drive. 1st Frog Town ( L Rivera 123 ) 2nd Simply Valid ( F B Salazar 124 ) 1.75L 3rd C J All The Way ( A Diaz 124 ) 0.15L See full results | F B Salazar 56.2kg 1.75L | 2 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 22-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,901) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.650, SP: 4.00 pressed the pace two wide into the stretch then gave way. 1st Backatya ( L Rivera 124 ) 2nd Last Cookie ( D Haldar 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Hoppy Gilmore ( V Fernandez 124 ) 1.75L 6th Simply Valid ( F B Salazar 124 ) 13.00L See full results | F B Salazar 56.2kg 13.00L | 6 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Nov-23 1110m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,590 (of $25,901) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.680, SP: 8.50 bumped at the start, battled for the lead three then two wide into the stretch and faded late. 1st I'll Figure It Out ( L Gonzalez 124 ) 2nd First Song ( A Diaz 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Simply Valid ( D Haldar 124 ) 4.60L See full results | D Haldar 56.2kg 4.60L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 07-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $4,300 (of $43,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.840, SP: 4.00 battled for the lead along the rail until deep stretch then was outfinished. 1st Blame It On Eddie ( V Severino 123 ) 2nd The Drake ( Y Aviles 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Simply Valid ( A Diaz 121 ) 1.85L See full results | A Diaz 54.9kg 1.85L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-Sep-23 1210m FIRM R1 CL $3,320 (of $16,600) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.000, SP: 11.00 pressed the pace two wide into the turn, made the lead, drifted to the five path entering the stretch, maintained the advantage until deep stretch then was no match for the winner. 1st Muni Muni Slew ( L Gonzalez 123 ) 2nd Simply Valid ( F B Salazar 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Wile E Peyote ( E Barbaran 123 ) 0.15L See full results | F B Salazar 55.8kg 2.00L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 16-Aug-23 1110m R4 CL $8,820 (of $14,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.460 drifted in at the start, made the lead soon thereafter, set all the pace and drew off in the stretch under mild right handed urging. 1st Simply Valid ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2nd Smudge The Cat ( L R R Jr 119 , Cd 114 ) 2.00L 3rd On His Toes ( D J Haldar 119 ) 3.50L See full results | F S Becerra 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Delaware Park 14-Jul-22 1210m FIRM (of $12,667), Winning Time: 01:12.450, SP: 4.80 Pressed between,tired 1st Another Lulu ( A Green 123 ) 2nd Sutton Valley ( C Cedeno 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Chief Charlie ( J Trejos 116 ) 3.00L 8th Simply Valid ( M Rowland 118 ) 16.75L | M Rowland 53.5kg 16.75L | 8 (8) |
| Delaware Park 24-Jun-22 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $24,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.880 tracked inside but never threatened. 1st Yo Nessroundonkern ( G Whitacre 120 ) 2nd Always Drinking ( J Rodriguez 120 ) 6.25L 3rd Backatya ( D Centeno 120 ) 8.75L 6th Simply Valid ( J C Alvelo 115 , Cd 110 ) 16.00L See full results | J C Alvelo 52.2kg, Cd 49.9kg 16.00L | 6 (7) |
| Delaware Park 10-Jun-22 1110m R8 Race 8 $2,030 (of $29,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.570 tracked while three wide, swung five wide into the stretch, and ran on. 1st Pelota ( R Silvera 124 ) 2nd Trustyourinstinct ( A Crispin 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Rex Kwon Do ( C Cedeno 124 ) 4.50L 4th Simply Valid ( Y Aviles 114 , Cd 109 ) 4.75L See full results | Y Aviles 51.7kg, Cd 49.4kg 4.75L | 4 (8) |
| Laurel Park 22-Apr-22 1210m R2 Race 2 $3,080 (of $44,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.460 bobbled at the break, quickly regrouped to be forward then eased back off the leaders, saved ground spying the duel mid turn, moved through along the rail to threaten in mid stretch but flattened out late. 1st Free Square ( X Perez 121 ) 2nd Lantau ( H Karamanos 124 ) 0.05L 3rd Under The Radar ( J D Acosta 121 ) 0.80L 4th Simply Valid ( J C Alvelo 116 , Cd 111 ) 1.55L See full results | J C Alvelo 52.6kg, Cd 50.3kg 1.55L | 4 (5) |
| Laurel Park 08-Apr-22 1410m R3 Race 3 $23,877 (of $37,950) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:27.240 set a pressured pace along the inner rail, opened up in mid stretch and was kept under urging. 1st Simply Valid ( A Bocachica 121 ) 2nd Auction Kingdom ( J C Alvelo 116 , Cd 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Ridiculous ( M E Jr 114 , Cd 121 ) 1.10L See full results | A Bocachica 54.9kg | 1 (6) |
| Fair Grounds 25-Feb-22 1210m FIRM Md (of $9,600), Winning Time: 01:11.240, SP: 1.90 Ins,shook clear,drivng 1st Simply Valid ( A Beschizza 122 ) 2nd Loyal To The Game ( B J Hernandez 122 ) 4.75L 3rd Mrtandroseysboy ( A Ortiz 120 ) 5.50L | A Beschizza 55.3kg | 1 (7) |