Write Off Jerry (USA)
About
Write Off Jerry is a 5yo gr/ro from the United States trained by Michael J. Maker. The horse is by the stallion Practical Joke out of the mare Timely and has recorded four wins in its career. On 28 June 2025 at Churchill Downs, Write Off Jerry earned its most notable victory, taking the $86,000 Race 5 purse.
Raced At
Keeneland
• Kentucky Downs
• Ellis Park
• Churchill Downs
• Fair Grounds
• Saratoga
• Turfway Park
• Horseshoe IndianapolisRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Keeneland 12-Oct-25 1910m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $120,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:55.380, SP: 8.50 broke a step slow and shied from an outer foe at the start, laid off of the pace three deep, then in the five to six path around the far turn and failed to menace. | T Gaffalione 55.3kg 8.85L | 8 (12) |
| Kentucky Downs 01-Sep-25 2110m FIRM R5 Race 5 $1,497 (of $190,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:08.040, SP: 3.75 | T Gaffalione 55.3kg 12.75L | 10 (11) |
| Ellis Park 18-Aug-25 1810m R4 Race 4 $20,143 (of $102,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:46.470, SP: 2.10 pursued from midpack near the two path, tipped out four wide into the far turn, ranged up to bid at the five sixteenths pole, chased an inner clearing co-bidder in upper stretch, kept on to close in once again and sustain his challenge in the late stages but needed more. | T Gaffalione 55.3kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Ellis Park 20-Jul-25 2010m R4 Race 4 $20,400 (of $102,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.490, SP: 3.75 prompted two wide, vied into and around the far turn, then between horses as an outer bidder joined the fray at the quarter pole, got outkicked by that one entering upper stretch and was second best. | E Morales 56.7kg 3.75L | 2 (4) |
| Churchill Downs 28-Jun-25 1710m GOOD R5 Race 5 $54,180 (of $86,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:41.400, SP: 3.50 prompted the pace in the two path, bid midway around the far turn, took command in the three path at the top of the lane, and kicked away. | J Ortiz 53.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Fair Grounds 05-Mar-25 1710m GOOD R4 Race 4 $2,170 (of $31,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:46.490, SP: 2.88 saved ground off of the pace, advanced in the three path and between horses into the final furlong to issue an inside bid for place at the sixteenth pole, but needed more and got outfinished by an outer pair. | J Ortiz 54.4kg 2.30L | 4 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 09-Feb-25 1710m GOOD R2 Race 2 $3,500 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:49.210, SP: 2.00 settled off of the pace along the inside, then in the two path around teh far turn before swinging out to the five path entering the lane, launched a rally in upper stretch, flopped back to his left lead nearing the final sixteenth, sustained progress closing in outside of the leaders late but needed more to reel them in. | J Ortiz 55.3kg 0.85L | 3 (7) |
| Fair Grounds 21-Dec-24 1710m GOOD R3 Race 3 $18,900 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.980, SP: 4.00 trailed along the inside, advanced two wide turning for home, rallied up the rail to bid inside of the leading trio in upper stretch, forged an advantage leaving the furlong grounds, then held firm from a persistent outer foe. | J L Ortiz 54.4kg | 1 (5) |
| Fair Grounds 23-Nov-24 1710m GOOD R8 Race 8 $5,900 (of $59,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:42.790, SP: 11.00 dropped back early on, moved up three wide near the five sixteenths pole and improved position six wide. | J Barbosa 54kg 7.25L | 3 (10) |
| Keeneland 19-Oct-24 1810m FIRM R5 Race 5 $625 (of $50,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:53.420 broke a beat slow, laid off of the pace two to three wide into the backstretch, chased in the four path an between horses turning for home, drifted in two wide in upper stretch and failed to factor. | T Gaffalione 55.3kg 5.95L | 6 (10) |
| Kentucky Downs 06-Sep-24 2410m GOOD R3 Race 3 $1,461 (of $189,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:26.120 rated under a snug hold, raced three to five wide around the far turn and was even with no closing run. | J L Ortiz 55.3kg 9.25L | 6 (12) |
| Saratoga 25-Aug-24 2210m GOOD R3 Race 3 $14,000 (of $69,999) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:16.800 5-6w uppr, closed well | I O Jr 56.7kg 2.00L | 2 (10) |
| Saratoga 15-Jul-24 1710m GOOD R10 Race 10 $31,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:42.810 Brushed, herded late | T Gaffalione 55.8kg | 1 (11) |
| Churchill Downs 16-Jun-24 1710m R4 Race 4 $3,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:44.540 pursued from midpack along the inside, pulled forward at the pace slowed entering the backstretch, steadied while resenting restraint from the three quarter pole to the eleven sixteenths, settled and awaited racing room saving ground around the far turn, split foes two wide entering the lane, shifted to the five path in midstretch and ran on between rivals. | T Gaffalione 56.2kg 4.75L | 4 (8) |
| Churchill Downs 18-May-24 1410m FIRM R6 Race 6 $10,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.720 broke a step slow and was put to crowded quarters between horses at the start, gained from well back in the four path around the turn, cut the corner entering the lane, sustained stride tipping two wide leaving the furlong grounds, edged show passing the sixteenth pole and fended off an outer challenger. | J A Torres 55.8kg 10.25L | 2 (7) |
| Keeneland 12-Apr-24 1710m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $44,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:45.620 trailed in the five to six path early on and was outrun. | Y Navas 56.7kg, Cd 59.9kg 48kgL | 10 (10) |
| Turfway Park 22-Mar-24 1610m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,890 (of $27,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.400 good position to half three wide run far turn, flattened out late. | J Mckee 54.4kg 1.75L | 4 (9) |
| Turfway Park 15-Feb-24 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:39.670 hustled along from inside with speed to the front, nursed along to the stretch, stayed game but outkicked to the wire. | G Corrales 56.7kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Turfway Park 03-Feb-24 1610m FIRM R9 Race 9 (of $31,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:40.330 awkward from the gate, wide run past quarter pole, no late gain. | G Corrales 56.2kg 4.65L | 8 (12) |
| Turfway Park 11-Jan-24 1610m R7 Race 7 (of $33,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.450 blocked behind horses to the half, no late kick when clear. | G Corrales 56.2kg 6.30L | 5 (8) |
| Turfway Park 15-Dec-23 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $6,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:37.530 no speed outside, angled in to far turn, rallied well coming on. | C J Hernandez 53.5kg 0.75L | 2 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 09-Nov-23 1710m GOOD R8 Race 8 (of $127,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:45.970 prompted three wide, vied two wide down the backstretch and around the far turn, but was outkicked by the eventual winner in upper stretch and gave way. | C J Lanerie 54.4kg 12.25L | 6 (12) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 10-Oct-23 1710m R8 CL $3,600 (of $36,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:45.000 Awk early,bid5wide | L Machado 55.3kg 4.50L | 3 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 26-Sep-23 1610m R8 Md $21,420 (of $34,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:38.430 hustled up from the outside to be two wide to press the pace in the first turn, assumed command down the backstretch, opened a clear advantage in the turn and held well through the lane in a well managed ride. | L Machado 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Keeneland 21-Apr-23 1610m GOOD R3 Md (of $100,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:36.320 laid off of the pace two wide and between horses, crept closer in the four path and among foes around the far turn to vie for show with inner rivals in upper stretch, but was outkicked at the furlong grounds, and yielded. | I O Jr 54.4kg 6.50L | 6 (12) |
| Turfway Park 25-Mar-23 1610m FIRM Md (of $21,000), Winning Time: 01:38.190, SP: 5.50 Swept up 1/4p for show | R Hernandez 54.4kg 0.15L | 3 (14) |
| Turfway Park 11-Feb-23 1610m FIRM Md (of $42,000), Winning Time: 01:39.340, SP: 7.50 Slow start gained late | R Hernandez 54.4kg 0.50L | 3 (12) |
| Turfway Park 07-Jan-23 1210m FIRM Md (of $37,333), Winning Time: 01:10.310, SP: 6.00 Split foes turn evenly | C Landeros 54.4kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 5 (12) |