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 I. 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. 1st Take Dictation ( F S Becerra 124 ) 2nd Son Of A G Q ( V R Fernandez 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Kettle Coalmine ( K Swan 126 ) 1.00L 6th Striking Lad ( A I Diaz 126 ) 11.50L See full results | A I 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. 1st Willie T ( E Barbaran 124 ) 2nd Son Of A G Q ( V Fernandez 124 ) 0.00L 3rd Striking Lad ( A Diaz 126 ) 7.50L See full results | 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. 1st Drill Em ( E Barbaran 119 ) 2nd Bank On Frank ( R Perez 119 ) 8.00L 3rd Son Of A G Q ( V Fernandez 119 ) 1.00L 4th Striking Lad ( A Diaz 123 ) 12.75L See full results | 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. 1st Wandalou's Pride ( R Bowen 123 ) 2nd Son Of A G Q ( V Fernandez 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Bank On Frank ( R Perez 119 ) 3.00L 4th Striking Lad ( A Diaz 123 ) 6.10L See full results | 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. 1st Lucky's Prize ( Y Aviles 123 ) 2nd Run Vinicius ( C Pilares 119 ) 0.00L 3rd Turkodancer ( R Bowen 123 ) 5.75L 7th Striking Lad ( R Perez 123 ) 0.00L See full results | 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. 1st Raji ( A Ramgeet 123 ) 2nd Wow Bubble ( L Batista 116 ) 3.75L 3rd Grand Slam Boy ( E Barbaran 123 ) 6.00L 7th Striking Lad ( C Oliveros 123 ) 18.25L See full results | 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. 1st Itsmyluckycoyne ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2nd Anygivenday ( M Cedillo 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Vernon's Best ( R Perez 119 ) 0.00L 5th Striking Lad ( H Berrios 119 ) 8.25L See full results | 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. 1st Rambler ( L Rivera 119 ) 2nd Striking Lad ( H Berrios 119 ) 2.75L 3rd Can't Crashmyparty ( E Barbaran 123 ) 1.50L See full results | 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. 1st Mobil Mission ( L Rivera 119 ) 2nd Weekend Retreat ( E Barbaran 119 ) 0.00L 3rd Bumpkin ( R Feliciano 119 ) 0.00L 5th Striking Lad ( H Berrios 119 ) 14.25L See full results | 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. 1st Spectacular D'oro ( J A Bracho 119 ) 2nd A Van On The Run ( J S Toledo 119 ) 5.25L 3rd Synergistic ( C P Pilares 123 ) 9.00L 4th Striking Lad ( H Berrios 119 ) 9.75L See full results | 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. 1st Dreamingabouttime ( L A Batista 119 ) 2nd Swayback Mobil ( A I Diaz 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Striking Lad ( L R Rivera 119 ) 8.25L See full results | 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. 1st Tahlequah Joe ( J Toledo 119 ) 2nd Drilin' For Gems ( T Houghton 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Formyboys ( J Bracho 123 ) 6.75L 4th Striking Lad ( H Berrios 119 ) 9.25L See full results | 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. 1st My Hombre ( L Batista 123 ) 2nd Drilin' For Gems ( T Houghton 119 ) 4.75L 3rd Formyboys ( J Bracho 123 ) 3.50L 5th Striking Lad ( F B Salazar 119 ) 20.00L See full results | 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. 1st Counteveryblessing ( E Paucar 122 ) 2nd Justa Little Moore ( M Cedillo 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Living The Dream ( J Tunon 122 ) 0.15L 5th Striking Lad ( E Barbaran 122 ) 12.75L See full results | 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. 1st Sadie's Silver Kid ( T Houghton 122 ) 2nd Counteveryblessing ( E Paucar 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Justa Little Moore ( M Cedillo 122 ) 0.15L 6th Striking Lad ( E Barbaran 122 ) 9.75L See full results | 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. 1st Guess Again ( R Bowen 118 ) 2nd Seeking Freedom ( F B Salazar 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Vecchi ( J Bracho 118 ) 0.15L 7th Striking Lad ( A Diaz 118 ) 11.10L See full results | 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. 1st Red Chili Pepper ( R Bowen 118 ) 2nd Vecchi ( J Bracho 118 ) 9.75L 3rd One Step Aside ( R Halledeen 118 ) 6.00L 7th Striking Lad ( A Diaz 118 ) 25.75L See full results | 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. 1st Shadowy ( G Rodriguez 118 ) 2nd Justa Little Moore ( M Cedillo 118 ) 13.25L 3rd One Step Aside ( R Halledeen 118 ) 1.25L 7th Striking Lad ( A Diaz 118 ) 33.00L See full results | A Diaz 53.5kg 33.00L | 7 (7) |
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