The Golden Gorilla (USA)
About
The Golden Gorilla is a 4yo chestnut from the United States trained by Jena M. Antonucci. Its sire is Hard Spun and its dam is Maude S. The horse has recorded two victories so far. On 21 July 2025 at Gulfstream, The Golden Gorilla secured its biggest win, claiming the $57,000 Race 9. It has been a profitable choice for bettors; backing the horse throughout its career would have generated a 218% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 25-Aug-25 1408m R9 Hcp $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:22.420, SP: 6.00 lacked early speed, bid two wide to upper stretch, outkicked to the final sixteenth and held for second. | J E Morelos 53.1kg 4.25L | 2 (6) |
| Gulfstream 21-Jul-25 1307m R9 Race 9 $35,910 (of $57,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.380, SP: 20.00 settled early, circled five wide nearing the top of the lane, took command into upper stretch, kicked clear at the furlong grounds then drew off to the final sixteenth and was ridden out late and won as much the best. | J Morelos 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Gulfstream 22-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R10 Race 10 $5,700 (of $57,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.610, SP: 25.00 Crowded,ran on,mssd 2d | J Morelos 55.8kg 9.50L | 3 (7) |
| Gulfstream 18-May-25 1207m FIRM R6 Md $35,280 (of $56,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.920, SP: 15.00 Stalk,2p,clr,held | J Morelos 56.7kg | 1 (6) |
| Gulfstream 20-Apr-25 1307m FIRM R8 Md $11,000 (of $55,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:17.870, SP: 25.00 Svd gnd,kept on,hld2nd | J Morelos 56.7kg 7.50L | 2 (8) |
| Gulfstream 28-Feb-25 1609m FIRM R4 Md $750 (of $94,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.050, SP: 40.00 Trailed outside | L Panici 55.3kg 21.10L | 6 (6) |
| Gulfstream 18-Jan-25 1408m FIRM R7 Md $18,800 (of $41,339) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.910, SP: 41.00 5p,fan7p lane,kept on | D Egan 55.3kg 10.00L | 2 (6) |
| Gulfstream 23-Dec-24 1609m FIRM R2 Md $430 (of $59,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.330, SP: 20.00 Brk in bmp st,ins,wknd | J Castellano 54.9kg | 7 (7) |
| Gulfstream 26-Oct-24 1408m FIRM R6 Md $4,200 (of $59,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:03.050, SP: 16.00 Stumble bmp st,4p turn | S Camacho 54kg 14.10L | 4 (9) |
| Gulfstream 05-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R6 Md $430 (of $59,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.050 Tracked inside,weaken | J Morelos 54kg 10.75L | 8 (8) |
| Saratoga 02-Sep-24 1408m FIRM R1 Md $4,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:22.780 Chased inside, tired | K Davis 54.9kg 12.05L | 5 (8) |