Smart Striker (USA)

Country

United States

Foal Date

23-Feb-20

Colour

chestnut

Sire

Connect

Dam

You Wish

Prize Money

297421

Trainer

Carlos A. David

Owners

Bianco Stable

About

Smart Striker is a 5yo ch from the United States trained by Carlos A. David. He is by Connect out of You Wish. So far, Smart Striker has recorded five wins. On September 3, 2023 at Colonial Downs, he captured his most valuable victory, netting the $70,000 Cl.

Raced At

Gulfstream • Tampa Bay Downs • Colonial Downs • Delaware Park

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Gulfstream 13-Oct-25 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $33,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.100, SP: 6.00 took back off of the early pace, saved ground along the backstretch, was caught in traffic nearing the quarter marker, angled out for the stretch and lacked the needed late response.	Y Torres 54.4kg, Cd 56.7kg 5.80L	8 (10)
Gulfstream 05-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R11 Race 11 $320 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:34.760, SP: 8.00 rated off of the early pace, saved ground to the backstretch and was well placed heading to the far turn, got caught in a bit of traffic nearing the quarter marker, chased from the inside into the stretch then could not find more in the late stages.	E Gonzalez 54.4kg 2.25L	6 (9)
Gulfstream 31-Aug-25 1710m FIRM R10 Hcp $810 (of $70,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:42.480, SP: 26.00	J Ocasio 52.2kg 9.75L	5 (8)
Gulfstream 02-Aug-25 1610m R8 Race 8 $8,600 (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:33.270, SP: 2.10 unhurried early, weaved through rivals into the far turn then bid three wide at the quarter pole, battled into the stretch, was denied late for the win and bested the rest.	E Gonzalez 55.8kg 0.50L	2 (7)
Gulfstream 30-Jun-25 1510m GOOD R6 Race 6 $27,090 (of $43,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:27.640, SP: 4.33 settled while never far back, asked three wide quarter marker, bumped twice stretch, battled to deep stretch, got up for a game win.	E Gonzalez 55.8kg	1 (7)
Gulfstream 01-Jun-25 1710m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,700 (of $27,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.120, SP: 11.00 in tight, checked into first turn, four wide to stretch, closed.	C Gil 55.3kg 2.00L	3 (7)
Gulfstream 17-May-25 1670m FIRM R8 Race 8 $290 (of $36,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:40.470, SP: 15.00 raced in the two path around the first turn, trailed the field up the backstretch, swung out to the four path coming around the far bend and made no bid.	C Gil 54.4kg 9.00L	6 (8)
Tampa Bay Downs 01-May-25 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7 $14,490 (of $23,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.700, SP: 3.50 hesitated at the break, settled off the early going, made a three wide to the leaders three wide near the quarter pole and edged up late under strong handling.	R A Jr 54.4kg	1 (8)
Tampa Bay Downs 14-Apr-25 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7 $13,230 (of $21,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.980, SP: 11.00 Brsh st,bid3wd,dug in	R D A Jr 54kg	1 (10)
Tampa Bay Downs 17-Mar-25 1710m GOOD R7 Race 7 $198 (of $21,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.030, SP: 5.00 Advance 5-6w,even out	A A Gallardo 54kg 7.25L	7 (12)
Tampa Bay Downs 06-Feb-25 1710m GOOD R7 Race 7 $198 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.010, SP: 4.50 was settled back early on the inside, encountered traffic nearing the furlong marker while two wide and then had a belated rally on the inside late.	A A Gallardo 54kg 2.35L	5 (11)
Tampa Bay Downs 30-Dec-24 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 $197 (of $21,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:44.710, SP: 6.00 raced in the middle of the pack on the inside through the opening half mile, continued to save ground around the second turn and was empty in the stretch.	R Montanez 54.9kg 26.50L	8 (8)
Colonial Downs 05-Sep-24 1710m GOOD R4 Race 4 $2,800 (of $40,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:40.130 reserved off the pace to midway on the far turn and made a steady advance from five wide through the lane showing some late interest.	L Reyes 55.3kg 6.00L	4 (9)
Colonial Downs 24-Aug-24 1610m GOOD R8 Race 8 $6,400 (of $32,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:35.380 unhurried ifor the first half mile to be near the rear of the field, made a steady advance to contention on the far turn, worked through traffic in upper stretch to find clear racing along the fence and closed willingly.	J Ruiz 55.8kg 0.75L	2 (8)
Colonial Downs 12-Aug-24 1710m GOOD R4 Race 4 (of $41,339) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.510, SP: 14/1 One paced off rail	E Zayas 55.8kg 4.50L	6 (11)
Delaware Park 23-May-24 1510m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $24,002) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:28.750 raced two wide off the pace, moved up on the far turn, came five wide into the lane and flattened out late.	J Rendon 55.3kg 3.80L	5 (8)
Gulfstream 27-Apr-24 1610m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $41,001) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:34.860 trailed in the two path, was coaxed in the three path early around the far turn, but made no impact from the six path down the lane.	E Perez 54.4kg 2.75L	5 (8)
Gulfstream 05-Apr-24 1510m FIRM R8 Race 8 $4,100 (of $41,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.820 tracked in the four path, ranged up while under a ride and three wide midway around the far turn, got carried out to the six path turning into the lane, and kept on for show.	E Perez 54.4kg 3.25L	3 (6)
Tampa Bay Downs 14-Dec-23 1710m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $54,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.310 bumped with the horses to his inside leaving the gate, raced off the pace in the two path around the first turn and up the backstretch, continued around the second turn in the three path and made no bid.	D Centeno 52.6kg 14.50L	7 (7)
Gulfstream 05-Nov-23 1710m R10 Showing Up Stakes (Stakes) (of $65,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:43.070 tracked in the six path, was driven in the four path around the far turn, but flattened from the six path in the stretch.	L Reyes 54.4kg 6.50L	5 (7)
Gulfstream 17-Sep-23 1670m R8 CL $7,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:40.890 saved ground in range, made progress in upper stretch but was outkicked in the final furlong.	L Reyes 54.4kg 3.25L	3 (8)
Colonial Downs 03-Sep-23 1710m R3 CL $44,100 (of $70,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.010 Ins,came4w,bid,prevail	J Ruiz 53.5kg	1 (10)
Colonial Downs 13-Aug-23 1810m R5 CL (of $70,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:48.850 tracked the leaders from two wide to the turn, rallied to the front in upper stretch and flattened out.	J Lezcano 53.5kg 3.15L	6 (11)
Gulfstream 01-Jul-23 1670m R5 CL (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.770 stalked the early pace, raced three to four wide between rivals in the stretch and was outkicked late.	E Perez 53.5kg 2.05L	5 (7)
Gulfstream 11-Jun-23 1710m R10 CL $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.520 bumped with an inner foe then an outer foe at the start, rated in the three path, was put to a ride from the four path into the far turn, tipped out to the five path into the lane, and ran on for place.	E Perez 53.5kg 3.75L	2 (8)
Gulfstream 05-May-23 1670m GOOD R7 CL $8,200 (of $41,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.440 raced off the pace two and three wide and ran on to gain the place late.	M A Vasquez 53.5kg 4.75L	2 (8)
Gulfstream 23-Mar-23 1710m R5 Race 5 (of $38,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.730 settled off the early pace while racing two wide, swung six wide in upper stretch and lacked the needed rally.	E Wilson 54.4kg 2.60L	5 (8)
Gulfstream 07-Jan-23 1670m FIRM R6 Race 6 $3,780 (of $54,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.220 tracked in the five path, was ridden from said position turning into the stretch, but flattened.	L Saez 54.4kg 8.25L	4 (7)
Gulfstream 31-Oct-22 1670m FIRM R8 Race 8 $25,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.930 raced in midpack from the three path, bid from the five path turning into the stretch, led into the final furlong final furlong, and held sway.	E Gonzalez 53.5kg	1 (7)
Gulfstream 03-Oct-22 1670m R3 Race 3 $8,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.610 raced off the pace three and four wide, rallied outside and just missed.	E Gonzalez 53.5kg 0.25L	2 (6)
Gulfstream 18-Sep-22 1210m GOOD R6 Race 6 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.550 was outrun while racing two wide.	E Gonzalez 53.5kg 21.00L	9 (10)