Sugoi (USA) Horse
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Sugoi, a 9yo bay from the United States, is trained by Ismael Bahena. He is by the stallion Karakontie out of the mare Timeless Spirit. So far, Sugoi has captured 12 wins. On May 19, 2024, at Churchill Downs, he earned his biggest victory, taking the $250,001 Louisville Stakes. The horse has been a profitable choice for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 42% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park 27-Jul-26 1710m R3 Race 3 $3,238 (of $46,251) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.110, SP: 2.75 vied two wide and between horses before backing off to stalk with five furlongs to go, chased along the inside around the far turn, moved out to the two to three path in midstretch then stayed on to miss show. 1st Baltimore Heart ( F Geroux 122 ) 2nd Franz Josef ( W I Antongeorgi 122 ) 4.25L 3rd Special Justice ( D E Sheehy 122 ) 5.25L 4th Sugoi ( V Carrasco 122 ) 5.35L See full results | V Carrasco 55.3kg 5.35L | 4 (8) |
| Ellis Park 05-Jul-26 1811m R9 Race 9 $840 (of $104,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:47.460, SP: 6.00 raced along the inside in the first turn and set the early pace, stayed on the rail into the lane and faltered late in the stretch run. 1st Sumood ( B Curtis 124 ) 2nd Skyro ( J Graham 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Risk Manager ( F Arrieta 122 ) 0.20L 6th Sugoi ( E Morales 122 ) 2.55L See full results | E Morales 55.3kg 2.55L | 6 (10) |
| Churchill Downs 11-Jun-26 1710m R6 Race 6 $15,600 (of $78,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.650, SP: 4.33 1st Lucky Mischief ( R Bejarano 118 ) 2nd Sugoi ( E Morales 118 ) 0.10L 3rd Out Of Deductions ( B J Hernandez 118 ) 0.75L See full results | E Morales 53.5kg 0.10L | 2 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 11-May-26 1811m R5 Race 5 $8,600 (of $86,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:46.870, SP: 5.50 set the pace along the inside, vied with an outer bidder entering the lane, repelled that foe while getting collared once more at the furlong grounds, lost place in the final sixteenth then saved show. 1st Write Off Jerry ( I O Jr 118 ) 2nd Factor Analysis ( B Curtis 118 ) 1.75L 3rd Sugoi ( E Morales 118 ) 2.25L See full results | E Morales 53.5kg 2.25L | 3 (11) |
| Turfway Park 29-Mar-26 2414m R8 Race 8 $7,140 (of $102,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:31.320, SP: 7.50 tracked from the two path, bid outside of the top pair and from the four path into the final turn, chased between horses turning for home, got outkicked and kept on. 1st The Hidden Chamber ( A Concepcion 125 ) 2nd Lazlo ( W Rodriguez 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Warlander ( L Machado 125 ) 0.75L 4th Sugoi ( A Burgos 125 ) 2.50L See full results | A Burgos 56.7kg 2.50L | 4 (13) |