Surprise Package (USA) Horse
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Surprise Package is a 4yo colt from the United States trained by Kathleen O'Connell. He is by Gift Box out of the mare Merci Beaucoup. To date he has claimed six victories. On 2 May 2026 at Tampa Bay Downs he earned his biggest triumph, collecting the $23,000 prize in Race 8. He has been a winner for bettors, delivering a 146% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Park 02-Aug-26 1609m FIRM R6 Race 6 $16,168 (of $25,663) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.850, SP: 5.50 was bumped at the start, vied two wide for the early lead, took over to set the pace on the inside, shook free on the turn, responded when roused at the eighth pole and remained clear under urging. 1st Surprise Package ( C Elliott 123 , Cd 116 ) 2nd Rerally ( J Aguilar 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Denying ( C Marquez 125 ) 4.00L See full results | C Elliott 55.8kg, Cd 52.6kg | 1 (5) |
| Monmouth Park 11-Jul-26 1609m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,813 (of $25,901) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:38.370, SP: 4.50 raced five wide early, stalked close up four wide, chased four wide on the far turn and tired. 1st Brave Bear ( C Sutherland 119 ) 2nd Laughing Boy ( C Rojas 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Denying ( A Morales 124 ) 3.25L 4th Surprise Package ( J Skerrett 121 , Cd 114 ) 9.50L See full results | J Skerrett 54.9kg, Cd 51.7kg 9.50L | 4 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 26-May-26 1609m R4 Hcp $5,603 (of $56,030) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.200, SP: 4.50 raced close up with a three wide trip throughout, bid outside rivals on the far turn, dueled and weakened. 1st Two's A Crowd ( P Lopez 118 ) 2nd Into It ( J Gomez 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Surprise Package ( L R Jr 116 ) 6.25L See full results | L R Jr 52.6kg 6.25L | 3 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 02-May-26 1645m FIRM R8 Race 8 $20,089 (of $31,888) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.520, SP: 4.33 1st Surprise Package ( H J Diaz 119 ) 2nd Quistmer ( I Rodriguez 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Denying ( S Leon 119 ) 0.75L See full results | H J Diaz 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 20-Apr-26 1645m R1 Race 1 $18,878 (of $29,965) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.750, SP: 8.00 1st Surprise Package ( H J Diaz 120 ) 2nd Develop Product ( H V Gomez 120 ) 0.00L 3rd Fort Charles ( C Gil 122 ) 0.00L See full results | H J Diaz 54.4kg | 1 (7) |