Vernon's Best (USA)
About
Vernon's Best is a 4yo dk b/br horse from the United States trained by Johanna Urieta. The colt is by Dynamic Racer out of Midnight Beauty. To date, Vernon's Best has won two races. On 13 March 2025 at Mahoning Valley, the horse secured its most important win, earning a $31,800 purse.
Raced At
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 28-Aug-25 1207m R2 Race 2 $12,222 (of $19,400) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:14.240, SP: 3.50 had speed from the start, made the lead three wide entering the turn, battled with the runner up the length of the stretch, dug in gamely under left handed urging and proved best by a narrow margin. | A Rodriguez 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 19-Aug-25 1207m R4 Race 4 $624 (of $20,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.330, SP: 12.00 stalked the pace three wide into the stretch then lacked the needed response. | R A Perez 54kg 9.00L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 08-Aug-25 1207m R1 Race 1 $208 (of $20,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.760, SP: 9.00 had brief speed. | M L Martinez 54kg 11.75L | 6 (10) |
| Thistledown 08-Jul-25 1106m FIRM R1 Race 1 $2,080 (of $20,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.060, SP: 10.00 allowed to settle, found his best stride late three wide. | M L Martinez 54kg 3.25L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 18-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R1 Race 1 $2,080 (of $20,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.180, SP: 8.00 settled mid pack two wide, angled in at the to of the stretch and finished best of the rest. | M L Martinez 54kg 11.25L | 3 (9) |
| Thistledown 05-Jun-25 1609m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,074 (of $35,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.260 stalked the early pace three wide, made the lead entering the far turn, battled to the top of the stretch then came up empty. | M L Martinez 54kg 10.35L | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 23-Apr-25 1207m FIRM R8 Race 8 $358 (of $35,800) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.660, SP: 16.00 was outrun. | R A Perez 54.9kg 13.60L | 8 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 11-Apr-25 1207m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,370 (of $33,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.030 Mildly,along for show | R A Perez 57.2kg 8.00L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 13-Mar-25 1207m FIRM R9 Md $20,034 (of $31,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.410, SP: 11.00 Angled clear, surged | R A Perez 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 27-Dec-24 1207m FIRM R9 Md $3,180 (of $31,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.740, SP: 11.00 Urged early,duel,game | F Reyes 56.7kg 2.00L | 3 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 11-Dec-24 1207m FIRM R8 Md $3,180 (of $31,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.790, SP: 6.00 Lost place battle | F Reyes 56.7kg 6.25L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Nov-24 1207m FIRM R2 Race 2 $3,900 (of $19,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:15.680 vied for the lead from along the inside, was unable to stay with the winner late but proved clearly second best in a game effort. | F Reyes 56.2kg 1.25L | 2 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 23-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R8 Md $6,360 (of $31,800) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:14.680 pressed the pace from three wide to the turn, dueled on the lead from between rivals on the bend, took a brief lead near the quarter pole, continued to press the winner through the lane and could not get passed while second best in a good try. | F Reyes 55.8kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 11-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R5 Md (of $11,340), Winning Time: 01:15.220, SP: 2/5 Carried 6p,faded | R Perez 54kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 01-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R3 Md $1,890 (of $11,340) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.460, SP: 3/5 Bmp, in tight start, | R Perez 54kg 0.15L | 3 (9) |
| Thistledown 10-Sep-24 1106m FIRM R5 Md $3,780 (of $11,340) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:08.080, SP: 13/5 Driftd,bmp late,lasted | R Perez 54kg | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 20-Aug-24 1207m FIRM R2 Md $1,890 (of $11,340) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:14.260, SP: 4/1 Outfinished inside | R Perez 54kg 2.25L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 08-Aug-24 1207m FIRM R8 Md (of $20,340) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.840, SP: 35/1 No factor | R Perez 54kg 10.75L | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 23-Jul-24 1645m FIRM R3 Md (of $20,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:45.080, SP: 14/1 Outrun | R Perez 54kg 0.15L | 8 (11) |
| Thistledown 18-Jun-24 1106m FIRM R1 Md $1,890 (of $11,340) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.840, SP: 17/10 Best stride late 2path | R Perez 54kg 11.25L | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Jan-24 1207m FIRM R8 Md $3,180 (of $31,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:15.350 dueled for the lead two wide and was outfinished in the final stages despite a determined effort. | F Reyes 55.3kg 0.75L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 19-Dec-23 1207m GOOD R8 Md (of $31,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.630 broke slowly, chased along the inside and faded turning for home. | D J Haldar 55.3kg 19.30L | 9 (11) |
| Mahoning Valley 01-Dec-23 1207m FIRM R1 Md (of $31,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.220 brushed at the start, trailed to the turn while racing wide, closed ground to upper stretch and failed to sustain his bid. | D J Haldar 55.3kg 4.85L | 5 (7) |
| Belterra Park 30-Jun-23 1005m FIRM Md (of $14,220), Winning Time: 00:59.640, SP: 16/1 Close up, retreated | Y Correa 54kg, Cd 0 15.75L | 6 (6) |
| Belterra Park 16-Jun-23 905m FIRM Md (of $16,590), Winning Time: 00:55.120, SP: 7/5 Never menaced | Y Correa 54kg 0.15L | 3 (5) |