Worthy Opponent (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

25-Mar-19

Colour

chestnut

Sire

Even The Score

Dam

Dehere And Now

Prize Money

216783

Trainer

Candace M. Huffman

Owners

Richard Barnes

About

Thistledown R4 Race 4 Worthy Opponent is a 7yo ch from United States trained by Candace M. Huffman. It is sired by the stallion Even The Score out of the dam Dehere And Now. Worthy Opponent has won 9 races in its career so far. On 2nd Sep 2022 at Belterra Park, Worthy Opponent achieved its most significant victory to date, earning $27200.00 in Race 2.

Raced At

Thistledown

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Thistledown 10-Oct-25 1110m R2 Race 2 $183 (of $18,300) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.170, SP: 6.50 with the second flight three wide, was brushed nearing the turn and weakened in the stretch. 1st Hotrod Bobby ( Y Aviles 119 ) 2nd Condemnation ( A Chavez 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Spirit Of Akron ( R A Perez 123 ) 0.75L 7th Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 123 ) 5.25L See full results	T D Houghton 55.8kg 5.25L	7 (9)
Thistledown 19-Sep-25 1210m R3 Race 3 $11,529 (of $18,300) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.460, SP: 13.00 never far back, dug in determinedly late under left handed urging while three wide and got up in time. 1st Worthy Opponent ( R Bowen 121 ) 2nd Cavaletto ( A Chavez 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Rumble Strip Ron ( M Cedillo 119 ) 0.60L See full results	R Bowen 54.9kg	1 (9)
Thistledown 28-Aug-25 1210m R1 Race 1 $224 (of $22,400) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.630, SP: 11.00 was restless in the gate, lunged at the start, had speed into the turn then weakened. 1st Classic Mo ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Corner Office ( L A Batista 119 ) 1.00L 3rd Condemnation ( A Chavez 119 ) 1.05L 7th Worthy Opponent ( Y Aviles 123 ) 8.65L See full results	Y Aviles 55.8kg 8.65L	7 (7)
Thistledown 27-Aug-25 1210m R1 Thistledown race 1 $224 (of $22,400) Barrier 2 1st Classic Mo ( 119 ) 2nd Corner Office ( 119 ) 3rd Condemnation ( 119 ) 7th Worthy Opponent ( Y Aviles 123 )	Y Aviles 55.8kg	7 (7)
Thistledown 07-Aug-25 1110m R1 Race 1 $10,962 (of $17,400) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.600, SP: 3.50 always within striking distance, rallied three wide through the turn and into the stretch to make the lead nearing the furlong marker and proved best under left handed urging. 1st Worthy Opponent ( A Y Nunez 123 ) 2nd Spirit Of Akron ( R A Perez 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Spin Doctor ( M Cedillo 123 ) 2.00L See full results	A Y Nunez 55.8kg	1 (7)
Thistledown 02-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $3,480 (of $17,400) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.220, SP: 6.00 Set pace, second best 1st G T Three Fifty ( J A Bracho 123 ) 2nd Worthy Opponent ( A Y Nunez 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Ohio Strong ( A Rodriguez 123 ) 6.00L See full results	A Y Nunez 55.8kg 2.00L	2 (8)
Mahoning Valley 14-Nov-24 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,288 (of $18,401) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.870, SP: 4.33 prompted the pace to the head of the stretch and weakened coming home. 1st Spirit Of Akron ( A A Giron 122 ) 2nd Golden Money ( A I Diaz 124 ) 5.00L 3rd Stone Cold Cat ( A Y Nunez 124 ) 7.00L 4th Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 124 ) 8.00L See full results	T D Houghton 56.2kg 8.00L	4 (5)
Mahoning Valley 20-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $3,680 (of $18,401) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.060 Chased, held place 1st Royal'd ( L Gonzalez 124 ) 2nd Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 124 ) 9.75L 3rd Sweet Lemon Drop ( A Nunez 124 ) 0.30L See full results	T Houghton 56.2kg 9.75L	2 (8)
Thistledown 04-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,689 (of $38,401) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.240 was in tight early, raced between horses on the turn, then lacked a late bid. 1st Golden Flag ( R Bowen 117 ) 2nd It'sgoodtobeseen ( A I Diaz 119 ) 2.25L 3rd Blue Nomore ( Y Aviles 115 ) 2.30L 4th Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 119 ) 6.30L See full results	T D Houghton 54kg 6.30L	4 (6)
Thistledown 20-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $10,963 (of $17,401) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.220 prompted the pace four then two wide into the stretch, inherited the lead near the furlong marker, set the balance of the pace and lasted under right handed urging. 1st Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 119 ) 2nd Nick Can Fix ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Matthew's Patriot ( Y Aviles 119 ) 2.00L See full results	T D Houghton 54kg	1 (8)
Thistledown 21-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $657 (of $21,899) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.620 close up two then three wide, swung wide entering the stretch, altered course from the seven path to the three path late and faded. 1st Corner Office ( E Barbaran 121 ) 2nd Totellyouthetruth ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 1.00L 3rd Condemnation ( V R Fernandez 119 ) 4.75L 5th Worthy Opponent ( D J Haldar 121 ) 8.75L See full results	D J Haldar 54.9kg 8.75L	5 (6)
Thistledown 19-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $10,963 (of $17,401) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.680 sprinted up the inside to gain a narrow lead before a quarter, set a pressured pace into the stretch and edged clear under right handed urging. 1st Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 123 ) 2nd Chocolate Rabbit ( L A Batista 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Golden Money ( Y Aviles 123 ) 2.00L See full results	T D Houghton 55.8kg	1 (9)
Thistledown 04-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,830 (of $18,300) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.620 offered a mild bid along the inside on the turn then leveled off. 1st Royal'd ( L A Gonzalez 123 ) 2nd Play Ball ( A I Diaz 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 123 ) 4.00L See full results	T D Houghton 55.8kg 4.00L	3 (7)
Thistledown 12-Jun-24 1210m R3 Race 3 $1,281 (of $18,300) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.220 battled for the lead along the rail past the quarter pole then weakened. 1st Mannford ( R Bowen 119 ) 2nd Sweet Lemon Drop ( A Hernandez-lopez 123 ) 5.50L 3rd Dash Of Fire ( N Vigil 119 ) 5.60L 4th Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 119 ) 6.35L See full results	T D Houghton 54kg 6.35L	4 (5)
Thistledown 21-May-24 1110m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,218 (of $17,401) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.620, SP: 1.40 pressed the pace two wide into the stretch, gained a narrow lead near the furlong marker then was outfinished in the final stages. 1st Sweet Lemon Drop ( A H Lopez 123 ) 2nd Baba Looey ( L Rivera 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Nambiti ( Y Aviles 123 ) 0.15L 4th Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 123 ) 1.75L See full results	T Houghton 55.8kg 1.75L	4 (6)
Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-23 1210m GOOD R3 Race 3 (of $22,899) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.290, SP: 23.00 pressed the early pace four then three wide into the turn, stopped abruptly in the stretch, was eased to the wire and walked off. 1st Reckless L J ( L Rivera 124 ) 2nd Masterofthehounds ( R Bowen 126 ) 0.15L 3rd Henry The Cat ( E Barbaran 124 ) 0.15L 9th Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 124 ) 58.25L See full results	T Houghton 56.2kg 58.2kgL	9 (9)
Thistledown 14-Oct-23 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $21,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.000, SP: 4.80 away alertly, set the pace along the inside into the stretch and weakened late. 1st Ohio Eagle ( J Bracho 119 ) 2nd Condemnation ( F B Salazar 119 ) 0.30L 3rd Wildcat Bill ( L Rivera 119 ) 0.50L 5th Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 121 ) 5.00L See full results	T Houghton 54.9kg 5.00L	5 (8)
Thistledown 20-Sep-23 1110m FIRM R7 CL $4,380 (of $21,902) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.660, SP: 3.80 pressured the winner two wide and finished second best. 1st Giv'em The Biz ( R Feliciano 119 ) 2nd Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Wildcat Bill ( H Berrios 121 ) 0.30L See full results	T Houghton 55.8kg 0.50L	2 (6)
Thistledown 05-Sep-23 1210m FIRM R2 CL $10,962 (of $17,400) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 5.00 dueled for the lead along the inside for a half, drew off under right handed urging in upper stretch and prevailed under confident handling. 1st Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 123 ) 2nd Spin Doctor ( D Haldar 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Show Sliding Home ( M Cedillo 119 ) 0.15L See full results	T Houghton 55.8kg	1 (7)
Thistledown 15-Aug-23 1210m FIRM R2 CL $11,530 (of $18,302) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.440, SP: 2.20 away alertly, took charge leaving the chute, set all the pace, widened into the stretch and prevailed under brisk handling. 1st Worthy Opponent ( T Houghton 119 ) 2nd Accurate ( L R Jr 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Tide Rising ( A Diaz 119 ) 0.15L See full results	T Houghton 54kg	1 (5)
Thistledown 01-Aug-23 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 (of $21,900) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:40.080, SP: 17.00 with the second flight two wide gave way in the stretch. 1st Henry The Cat ( L Rivera 119 ) 2nd Oaken ( A Guerere 119 ) 0.15L 3rd Firsthand Justice ( T Houghton 119 ) 0.15L 7th Worthy Opponent ( J Bracho 119 ) 13.75L See full results	J Bracho 54kg 13.75L	7 (8)
Thistledown 19-Jul-23 1210m R6 CL (of $21,902) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.800 was no factor. 1st Royal'd ( L A Gonzalez 119 ) 2nd Condemnation ( R Bowen 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Firsthand Justice ( T D Houghton 119 ) 3.00L 7th Worthy Opponent ( V Severino 119 ) 8.00L See full results	V Severino 54kg 8.00L	7 (8)
Thistledown 11-Jun-23 1210m R8 CL $3,840 (of $38,400) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.820 trailed while never far back and passed tiring rivals late in the five path. 1st Rumble Strip Ron ( L R Rivera 119 ) 2nd Raise The Purses ( F S Becerra 123 ) 4.50L 3rd Worthy Opponent ( V Severino 119 ) 6.50L See full results	V Severino 54kg 6.50L	3 (6)
Belterra Park 01-Jun-23 1210m FIRM CL (of $11,570), Winning Time: 01:13.090, SP: 5.50 Awk st, raced evenly 1st Upgrade Al ( P Ouzts 121 ) 2nd The Pink Z ( G Lagunes 121 ) 5.50L 3rd Worthy Opponent ( A Achard 121 ) 6.25L	A Achard 54.9kg 6.25L	3 (4)
Mahoning Valley 28-Nov-22 1210m FIRM CL (of $11,467), Winning Time: 01:13.090, SP: 2.20 Carried mid track,wknd 1st Scooby Drew ( R Feliciano 124 ) 2nd Kissinger ( M Cedillo 124 ) 5.50L 3rd Masterofthehounds ( T Houghton 124 ) 3.00L 4th Worthy Opponent ( V Severino 122 ) 9.50L	V Severino 55.3kg 9.50L	4 (7)
Mahoning Valley 12-Nov-22 1610m GOOD CL (of $19,307), Winning Time: 01:42.120, SP: 9.00 Dueled, weakened, 1st Sammy's Smile ( E Barbaran 122 ) 2nd Manga Man ( J Velez 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Susie's Kid ( Y Correa 124 ) 3.00L 5th Worthy Opponent ( R Feliciano 122 ) 10.50L	R Feliciano 55.3kg 10.50L	5 (7)
Mahoning Valley 24-Oct-22 1610m FIRM CL (of $18,720), Winning Time: 01:43.570, SP: 3.25 Vied inside, weakened 1st Crypto Copy ( A Diaz 123 ) 2nd Dougs Morning Pick ( L Batista 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Team Leyendecker ( A Ramgeet 124 ) 4.50L 6th Worthy Opponent ( R Feliciano 121 ) 7.50L	R Feliciano 54.9kg 7.50L	6 (10)
Thistledown 11-Oct-22 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $40,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.200 failed to menace. 1st Quiet Amigo ( A Chavez 119 ) 2nd Susie's Kid ( A Hernandez-lopez 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Hite ( Y Yaranga 119 ) 0.85L 7th Worthy Opponent ( V Severino 117 ) 4.85L See full results	V Severino 53.1kg 4.85L	7 (11)
Thistledown 16-Sep-22 1670m R8 Race 8 $7,680 (of $38,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.880 dueled for the lead along the inside into the stretch, shook clear and just missed hanging on. 1st Sammy's Smile ( E Barbaran 117 ) 2nd Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Wolfine ( A Chavez 119 ) 0.25L See full results	T D Houghton 54kg 0.25L	2 (7)
Belterra Park 02-Sep-22 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $17,136 (of $27,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.460 tracked outside to the half, rushed to duel turn, took over to clear. 1st Worthy Opponent ( J E Felix 117 ) 2nd Sammy's Smile ( J A Bracho 117 ) 1.75L 3rd Willie Jones ( P W Ouzts 120 ) 3.25L See full results	J E Felix 53.1kg	1 (6)
Thistledown 24-Aug-22 1210m R2 Race 2 $10,962 (of $17,400) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.660 pressed the pace along the inside, shifted outside the leader entering the turn, was put to a right handed whip entering the stretch, made the lead at the furlong marker then drew off. 1st Worthy Opponent ( M Cedillo 114 , Cd 109 ) 2nd Billy Beacoup ( V S Becerra 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Mucho Primo ( J J L Velez 123 ) 4.00L See full results	M Cedillo 51.7kg, Cd 49.4kg	1 (8)
Thistledown 10-Aug-22 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $35,800) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.660 was bumped hard at the start then failed to menace. 1st Hoppy Gilmore ( L A Gonzalez 117 ) 2nd Little Bita Smoke ( D Smith 119 ) 2.75L 3rd Scorza ( L R Rivera 119 ) 3.75L 8th Worthy Opponent ( R Halledeen 115 ) 14.35L See full results	R Halledeen 52.2kg 14.35L	8 (9)
Thistledown 22-Jul-22 1210m R3 Race 3 $11,907 (of $18,900) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.080 prompted the early pace along the inside, made the lead nearing the turn then widened the balance of the trip under strong handling to win as much the best. 1st Worthy Opponent ( R Halledeen 119 ) 2nd Afleet O Me ( A Hernandez-lopez 123 ) 5.25L 3rd Stormin Selly ( A Chavez 123 ) 10.50L See full results	R Halledeen 54kg	1 (8)
Thistledown 22-Jun-22 1210m R6 Race 6 $2,373 (of $33,900) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:13.600 stalked the early pace, surged to the front in upper stretch then was outfinished. 1st Hoppy Gilmore ( M Franklin 119 ) 2nd Keeping Score ( A I Diaz 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Not Just George ( J S Toledo 123 ) 2.50L 4th Worthy Opponent ( Y L Correa 119 ) 3.50L See full results	Y L Correa 54kg 3.50L	4 (11)
Thistledown 18-May-22 1110m R8 Race 8 (of $33,900) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.600 failed to menace. 1st Wildcat Express ( L R Rivera 119 ) 2nd Hoppy Gilmore ( J Sanchez 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Keeping Score ( C P Pilares 123 ) 3.50L 5th Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 119 ) 16.00L See full results	T D Houghton 54kg 16.00L	5 (6)
Thistledown 29-Apr-22 1210m R3 Race 3 $3,390 (of $33,900) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.020 vied for the lead three wide and went evenly. 1st Crypto Copy ( C P Pilares 119 ) 2nd Lino's Kid ( A Chavez 119 ) 2.50L 3rd Worthy Opponent ( T D Houghton 119 ) 3.75L See full results	T D Houghton 54kg 3.75L	3 (9)
Thistledown 15-Aug-21 1210m R1 Best of Ohio Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.060 trailed. 1st Thedayofthegrey ( S Leon 118 ) 2nd Tantrum ( M Franklin 118 ) 1.75L 3rd Rumble Strip Ron ( S Spieth 118 ) 2.75L 9th Worthy Opponent ( R Mejias 118 ) 16.90L See full results	R Mejias 53.5kg 16.90L	9 (9)
Thistledown 02-Jun-21 910m R2 Race 2 (of $30,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:53.640 bobbled inward then veered out at the start and failed to menace. 1st Thedayofthegrey ( F Reyes 118 ) 2nd Stalking Moon ( J A Bracho 118 ) 1.00L 3rd Crypto Copy ( C P Pilares 118 ) 5.25L 5th Worthy Opponent ( R D A Jr 118 ) 7.50L See full results	R D A Jr 53.5kg 7.50L	5 (8)