Throwthefirstpunch (USA) Horse
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Throwthefirstpunch is a 3yo colt from the United States trained by Doug F. O'Neill. The horse is by Sir Prancealot out of Glaslyn. It has not yet broken its maiden, having made six starts without a win. In its most recent outing at Santa Anita on 20 Apr 2026, Throwthefirstpunch, ridden by Emisael Jaramillo, finished second to John Metcalfe.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita 20-Apr-26 1609m FIRM R9 Md $13,000 (of $65,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.620, SP: 11.00 1st John Metcalfe ( J J Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Throwthefirstpunch ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 0.55L 3rd Flash Of Lightning ( K Kimura 122 ) 0.60L See full results | E Jaramillo 55.3kg 0.55L | 2 (10) |
| Santa Anita 04-Apr-26 1207m FIRM R1 Md $3,500 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.120, SP: 3.50 1st Luck Lucky ( A Fresu 122 ) 2nd Sterling Sea ( T Pereira 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Throwthefirstpunch ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 0.85L See full results | E Jaramillo 55.3kg 0.85L | 3 (5) |
| Santa Anita 29-Mar-26 1308m FIRM R8 Md $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:18.440, SP: 3.75 1st One Step Beyond ( V D Cid 122 ) 2nd Throwthefirstpunch ( E Jaramillo 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Carl Erskine ( R Gonzalez 122 ) 2.50L See full results | E Jaramillo 55.3kg 2.25L | 2 (8) |
| Santa Anita 27-Oct-25 1310m FIRM R6 Md $500 (of $60,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.380, SP: 15.00 settled off the pace, went three deep into the turn, angled out and came five wide into the stretch and was unable to threaten. 1st Cal's Goal ( A Ayuso 122 ) 2nd Almost There ( A Lezcano 122 ) 4.00L 3rd Dr. Filkins ( K Frey 122 ) 2.00L 11th Throwthefirstpunch ( E Maldonado 122 ) 18.30L See full results | E Maldonado 55.3kg 18.30L | 11 (12) |
| Del Mar 08-Sep-25 1010m FIRM R5 Md $5,600 (of $80,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:57.670, SP: 13.00 broke a step slow, chased on the inside off the pace, cut the corner into the lane, summoned a mild rally and rounded out the superfecta. 1st Ventry Strand ( H Berrios 122 ) 2nd Booked Clubhouse ( K Frey 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Mo Holland Drive ( K Kimura 122 ) 1.50L 4th Throwthefirstpunch ( A Lezcano 122 ) 4.25L See full results | A Lezcano 55.3kg 4.25L | 4 (10) |
| Del Mar 09-Aug-25 1010m FIRM R4 Md $500 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.840, SP: 3.75 chased up close between rival to the turn, got put in tight and checked early on the turn, angled to the rail and tired. 1st He's A Knockout ( J Hernandez 122 ) 2nd Almost There ( A Lezcano 122 ) 4.75L 3rd Fair Question ( A Ayuso 122 ) 1.50L 7th Throwthefirstpunch ( A Fresu 122 ) 19.55L See full results | A Fresu 55.3kg 19.55L | 7 (8) |