Why Not Me (USA) Horse
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Why Not Me is a 5yo bay horse from the United States trained by Chad T. Skelton. It is by the stallion Commissioner out of the mare Highest Quality. The horse has won three races in its career. On 1st Oct 2024 at Presque Isle Downs, Why Not Me captured its most significant victory to date, earning the $21000.00 prize in Race 5.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 09-Sep-26 1609m FIRM R2 Race 2 (of $16,367) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:40.640, SP: 3.25 opened a clear lead soon after the start, set the pace along the inside into the far turn then was used up. 1st Broadway Sky ( A Chavez 123 ) 2nd Vladislav ( J Skerrett 123 , Cd 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Verbier ( F B Salazar 123 ) 2.05L 6th Why Not Me ( R Bowen 123 ) 11.80L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 11.80L | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 19-Aug-26 1609m GOOD R1 Race 1 $332 (of $16,609) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.140, SP: 5.50 stalked the pace four then three wide, improved position on the far turn then weakened. 1st Big Bucksalot ( A Chavez 123 ) 2nd Paynter's Canvas ( L Gonzalez 123 ) 3.50L 3rd Vladislav ( J Skerrett 123 ) 4.00L 5th Why Not Me ( R Bowen 123 ) 8.60L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 8.60L | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 07-Jul-26 1609m R3 Race 3 $3,403 (of $17,017) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.440, SP: 5.00 1st Torrefactor ( A Chavez 123 ) 2nd Why Not Me ( R Bowen 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Vladislav ( J Skerrett 123 ) 1.00L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 0.25L | 2 (5) |
| Mountaineer 26-May-26 1609m R2 Race 2 $2,031 (of $20,311) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:43.160, SP: 2.50 led early then ceded to the far turn angling out in upper stretch putting in a late bid under a stiff drive near mid track. 1st Hope Joe's Right ( C Oliveros 120 ) 2nd El Ondeado ( K Gonzalez 120 ) 2.00L 3rd Why Not Me ( R Bowen 120 ) 2.50L See full results | R Bowen 54.4kg 2.50L | 3 (12) |
| Mountaineer 29-Apr-26 1609m R8 Race 8 $2,516 (of $12,581) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.520, SP: 3.50 stalked the pace chasing to upper stretch extending for place. 1st Saqeel ( L Negron 123 ) 2nd Why Not Me ( R Bowen 123 ) 13.50L 3rd Liam The Brave ( B Weatherly 123 ) 0.50L See full results | R Bowen 55.8kg 13.50L | 2 (10) |