Striking Sparks (USA) Horse
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Striking Sparks is a 5yo chestnut from the United States trained by Jose S. Rodriguez. The horse is out of the mare Gas Total and sired by Accelerate. It has accumulated seven career wins. On October 16, 2024 at Philadelphia Park, Striking Sparks earned its biggest victory, collecting the $18,898 Starter Optional Claiming purse.
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Delaware ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Park 07-Aug-26 1609m SOFT R4 Race 4 $25,944 (of $41,181) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.650, SP: 4.50 stayed well off the rail stalking the duel, advanced three deep leaving the far turn, secured command near the quarter pole and drew away under brisk urging. 1st Striking Sparks ( M Fernandez 121 , Cd 114 ) 2nd Grouch ( E Gonzalez 121 ) 4.00L 3rd Embrace My Uncle ( J Batista 124 ) 6.75L See full results | M Fernandez 54.9kg, Cd 51.7kg | 1 (5) |
| Delaware Park 31-Jul-26 1710m FIRM R7 Race 7 $7,162 (of $35,812) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:46.280, SP: 5.00 , steadied lacking room along the inner rail leaving the backstretch, swung wide on the turn and rallied. 1st Epic Luck ( F Pennington 121 ) 2nd Striking Sparks ( M Fernandez 121 , Cd 114 ) 2.75L 3rd Bill Of Rights ( B Scampton 121 ) 0.75L See full results | M Fernandez 54.9kg, Cd 51.7kg 2.75L | 2 (8) |
| Delaware Park 25-Jun-26 1673m FIRM R7 Race 7 $5,798 (of $28,988) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.420, SP: 4.00 1st Martini Martin ( Y Hazlewood 121 ) 2nd Striking Sparks ( C Gil 124 ) 0.25L 3rd The Best Distance ( W Ho 124 ) 0.75L See full results | C Gil 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (6) |
| Delaware Park 11-Jun-26 1710m FIRM R6 Race 6 $2,856 (of $28,555) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.740, SP: 2.10 claimed a pressured pace along the inside, met a couple bids in the stretch, battled shoulder to shoulder with those rivals until giving way in the final sixteenth. 1st Collection Day ( P Lopez 121 ) 2nd Martini Martin ( M Fernandez 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Striking Sparks ( J Batista 124 ) 2.80L See full results | J Batista 56.2kg 2.80L | 3 (8) |
| Delaware Park 24-May-26 1673m R6 Race 6 $17,650 (of $28,015) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.710, SP: 2.00 followed the early pace, advanced four wide through the final turn, took control and drew off as an easy winner. 1st Striking Sparks ( J Batista 121 ) 2nd Ascendance ( J Mauricio 121 ) 6.50L 3rd Styner ( R Chiappe 121 ) 3.25L See full results | J Batista 54.9kg | 1 (7) |