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Almendares (GB)
Front Runner
“Almendares (GB) wants the lead and usually gets it, but sustaining that speed is the challenge. The GPS profile shows strong early speed that fades in the stretch — the kind of horse that makes you hold your breath in the final furlong.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at GP on 2026-01-24 in a $1M Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 17.7 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerChristophe Clement
JockeyManny Franco
SireAmerican Pharoah
DamThunder Queen
Age5 yrs
Weight1134 lbs
$1.10M
Career Earnings
7
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Strong peak velocity of 17.7 ft/s — competitive with top-level competition
- ✓Can dictate pace from the front, forcing others to chase
- ✓Consistent GPS speed profile shows professional-level fitness
⚠ Weaknesses
- ⚠Limited GPS sample size means consistency is still unproven
GPS Performance Data
Speed Curve (ft/s across race)
17.7
Top Speed
ft/s
17.0
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.21
Stride Efficiency
3.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9F
Best Distance
Turf
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Jan 24, 2026GP3rd