Surprise Package (USA)
About
Surprise Package is a 3yo chestnut from the United States trained by Kathleen O'Connell. He is by Gift Box out of Merci Beaucoup. The horse has recorded two victories so far. On September 1 2025 at Monmouth Park, Surprise Package captured his most important win, taking the $18,000 prize in Race 7. He has proved a rewarding runner for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have produced a 38% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Park 01-Sep-25 1709m R7 Race 7 $11,340 (of $18,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:43.680, SP: 3.00 raced two wide off the pace, then moved up on the rail on the backside, steadied behind rivals at the half mile marker, waited for room while saving ground on the far turn, made a decisive rail bid at the quarter pole, took over, kicked clear, then dug in gamely to hold off the runner up. | S Marin 54.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Monmouth Park 10-Aug-25 1709m GOOD R1 Race 1 $3,600 (of $18,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.950, SP: 4.00 tracked on the inside, tracked on the far turn, rallied two wide into the stretch, closed in the three path and dug in for the place spot. | S Camacho 54.4kg 1.75L | 2 (9) |
| Monmouth Park 21-Jul-25 1709m GOOD R10 Md $11,025 (of $17,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:44.550, SP: 8.00 Stalked 2w, rallied | S Marin 54kg | 1 (11) |
| Monmouth Park 30-Jun-25 1709m GOOD R3 Md $1,750 (of $17,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:42.830, SP: 25.00 Stalked, evenly | S Marin 54kg 0.00L | 3 (10) |
| Monmouth Park 15-Jun-25 1609m GOOD R1 Md $700 (of $17,500) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:37.640, SP: 14.00 Wide trip, tired | J Ruiz 54kg 10.00L | 9 (12) |
| Monmouth Park 19-May-25 1207m FIRM R9 Md $700 (of $22,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.340, SP: 12.00 Inside, no factor | S Marin 54kg 20.50L | 6 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 27-Apr-25 1609m GOOD R2 Md $220 (of $24,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:36.070, SP: 14.00 3w1st,vied2w,wknd lane | I Rodriguez 54.4kg 12.30L | 7 (8) |
| Gulfstream 28-Feb-25 1609m GOOD R9 Md $350 (of $44,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.170, SP: 25.00 Outside,2-3p,empty | L Panici 53.5kg 11.50L | 7 (8) |