Congrats (horse)
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| Congrats[1] | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred[1] |
| Sire | A.P. Indy[1] |
| Grandsire | Seattle Slew[1] |
| Dam | Praise[1] |
| Damsire | Mr. Prospector[1] |
| Sex | Stallion[1] |
| Foaled | March 13, 2000[1] Kentucky, USA[1] |
| Died | July 28, 2025 (aged 25)[1] Florida, USA |
| Country | United States of America[1] |
| Breeder | Claiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneiderr[2] |
| Owner | Cloverleaf Farm II, Inc.r[2] |
| Trainer | Claude R McGaughey III →Richard Mandella →Claude R McGaughey III →Richard Mandella →Kathleen O'Connell[2][3] |
| Record | 26: 7-3-5[2] |
| Earnings | 998,960 USD[2] |
| Major wins | |
| San Pasqual Handicap (2005) | |
Congrats (March 13, 2000 - July 28, 2025) was an American thoroughbred racehorse.[1]
Congrats debuted and won his maiden race at the Saratoga Race Course on July 27, 2002.[4]
Congrats won his first graded race when he won the San Pasqual Handicap in 2005.[5] He was later sent to the 2005 Dubai World Cup, where he finished 5th behind Roses In May.[6]
Racing form
The following form is based on information available on Equibase and Racing Post.[3][2]
| Date | Track | Race | Grade | Finish | Jockey | Distance | Condition | Winner (2nd Place) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 – two-year-old season | ||||||||
| Jul 27 | Saratoga | Maiden Special Weight | 1st | Pat Day | 6.5 furlong | Fast | (Outer Reef) | |
| Sept 7 | Belmont | Allowance | 3rd | Pat Day | 7 furlong | Fast | Desert Warrior | |
| 2003 – three-year-old season | ||||||||
| May 3 | Aqueduct | Allowance | 1st | John Velazquez | 7 furlong | Fast | (Mister Hennessy) | |
| June 7 | Belmont | Allowance | 4th | Edgar Prado | 1 mile | Good | Strong Hope | |
| July 10 | Belmont | Allowance | 1st | Edgar Prado | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | (Poppy's Image) | |
| Aug 3 | Saratoga | Jim Dandy Stakes | GII | 3rd | Mike Luzzi | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Strong Hope |
| Aug 23 | Saratoga | Travers Stakes | GI | 5th | Mike Luzzi | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Ten Most Wanted |
| Oct 2 | Belmont | Allowance | 1st | Edgar Prado | 1 mile 1/8 furlong | Fast | (Thunder Blitz) | |
| Oct 29 | Aqueduct | Discovery Handicap | GIII | 4th | Edgar Prado | 1 mile 1 furlong | Muddy | During |
| 2004 – four-year-old season | ||||||||
| Apr 3 | Keeneland | Allowance | 1st | John Velazquez | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | (American Style) | |
| Apr 30 | Churchill Downs | Alysheba Stakes | L | 1st | John Velazquez | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Sloppy | (Perfect Drift) |
| June 12 | Belmont | Brooklyn Handicap | GII | 5th | Javier Castellano | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Seattle Fitz |
| Jul 31 | Arlington | Washington Park Handicap | GII | 3rd | R. Douglas | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | Eye of the Tiger |
| Aug 22 | Saratoga | Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap | GII | 6th | John Velazquez | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Evening Attire |
| Dec 11 | Hollywood Park | Native Diver Handicap | GIII | 6th | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Truly a Judge |
| 2005 – five-year-old season | ||||||||
| Jan 8 | Santa Anita | San Pasqual Handicap | GII | 1st | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 110 yards | Sloppy | (Total Impact) |
| Feb 6 | Santa Anita | San Antonio Handicap | GII | 3rd | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Lundy's Liability |
| Mar 5 | Santa Anita | Santa Anita Handicap | GI | 2nd | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Rock Hard Ten |
| Mar 26 | Nad Al Sheba | Dubai World Cup | GI | 5th | Tyler Baze | 2000 meter | Fast | Roses In May |
| June 11 | Hollywood Park | Ack Ack Handicap | L | 2nd | Tyler Baze | 7.5 furlongs | Fast | McCann's Mojave |
| July 9 | Hollywood Park | Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap | GI | 3rd | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Lava Man |
| Aug 21 | Del Mar | Pacific Classic Stakes | GI | 8th | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Borrego |
| 2006 – six-year-old season | ||||||||
| Feb 18 | Santa Anita | San Carlos Handicap | GII | 7th | T. Baze | 7 furlongs | Fast | Surf Cat |
| Apr 1 | Santa Anita | Tokyo City Handicap | GIII | 7th | T. Baze | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Preachinatthebar |
| May 29 | Calder | Memorial Day Handicap | GIII | 2nd | Daniel Centeno | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | Siphon City |
| July 1 | Prairie Meadows | Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap | GII | 9th | Daniel Centeno | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Siphon City |