Striking Lad (USA) Horse
About
Striking Lad is a 4yo ch unknown from United States trained by Christian Flores, who is based at . It is sired by the stallion Drill out of the dam Striking Lass. Striking Lad is yet to break its maiden status, having not won a race yet from 18 attempts. During its most recent race at Mahoning Valley on 19th Nov 2025, Striking Lad was ridden by Angel Diaz and finished 6th, behind the winner Take Dictation.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 19-Nov-25 1110m R3 Md (of $19,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.260, SP: 21.00 was void of early speed and lacked a rally. | A Diaz 57.2kg 11.50L | 6 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 04-Nov-25 1210m R1 Md $1,950 (of $19,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.650, SP: 21.00 settled back to trail shortly after the start, angled out four wide entering the stretch to overtake tiring rivals but could make no more progress for the rest of the stretch. | A Diaz 57.2kg 7.50L | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 16-Oct-25 1110m R6 Md $1,322 (of $18,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.330, SP: 8.50 failed to menace. | A Diaz 55.8kg 12.75L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 26-Sep-25 1210m R6 Md $1,322 (of $18,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.780, SP: 5.00 was no factor. | A Diaz 55.8kg 6.10L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 29-Aug-25 1610m R2 Md $339 (of $33,900) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.300, SP: 26.00 broke in a tangle, was never close, lost contact with his field after a half mile, and was eased to the wire. | R Perez 55.8kg 0.00L | 7 (8) |
| Mountaineer 06-Aug-25 1110m R6 Md $77 (of $7,700) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:07.470, SP: 26.00 outrun. | C Oliveros 55.8kg 18.25L | 7 (8) |
| Thistledown 20-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R2 Md $378 (of $18,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:14.260 failed to menace. | H Berrios 54kg 8.25L | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 02-Aug-24 1110m FIRM R4 Md $3,400 (of $17,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:07.480 chased the pace along the inside and finished second best. | H Berrios 54kg 2.75L | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 23-Jul-24 1650m FIRM R3 Md $339 (of $33,901) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:45.080 was no factor. | H Berrios 54kg 14.25L | 5 (11) |
| Thistledown 03-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R5 Md $2,372 (of $33,901) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.620 rushed to a brief early lead, had speed into the turn then weakened. | H Berrios 54kg 9.75L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 13-Jun-24 1610m R3 Md $3,390 (of $33,901) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.800 unhurried early, improved position into the stretch and finished best of the rest. | L R Rivera 54kg 8.25L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 29-May-24 1210m FIRM R4 Md $1,323 (of $18,901) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.400, SP: 41.00 was taken outside soon after the start and had brief speed. | H Berrios 54kg 9.25L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 08-May-24 1210m FIRM R6 Md $567 (of $18,901) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.620, SP: 8.00 was no factor. | F B Salazar 54kg 20.00L | 5 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 16-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R3 Md $318 (of $31,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.240, SP: 41.00 raced near the rear of the field to the head of the stretch, angled six wide and showed some late interest. | E Barbaran 55.3kg 12.75L | 5 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-23 1110m GOOD R4 Md $318 (of $31,800) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:08.720, SP: 26.00 tracked the pace from the outside and failed to gain ground in the lane. | E Barbaran 55.3kg 9.75L | 6 (9) |
| Thistledown 12-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R3 Md $339 (of $33,902) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:15.200, SP: 40.00 six wide early, failed to respond. | A Diaz 53.5kg 11.10L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 26-Sep-23 1110m FIRM R5 Md (of $33,902) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:06.460, SP: 76.00 had brief speed. | A Diaz 53.5kg 25.75L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 06-Sep-23 1110m FIRM R6 Md (of $33,902) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:05.840, SP: 31.00 was in tight at the start and outrun. | A Diaz 53.5kg 33.00L | 7 (7) |