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Crown the Buckeye
Front Runner
“Crown the Buckeye is a wire-to-wire warrior who takes the lead from the break and dares the field to catch them. GPS data shows blistering early fractions that most horses simply can't match. When Crown the Buckeye gets loose on the front end, the race is often over before it starts.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at AQU on 2026-02-28 in a $300K Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 18.4 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerMark Casse
JockeyFlorent Geroux
SireWar Front
DamDesert Flower
Age5 yrs
Weight1170 lbs
$800K
Career Earnings
3
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.4 ft/s — in the upper tier of GPS-tracked horses
- ✓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)
18.4
Top Speed
ft/s
16.5
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.27
Stride Efficiency
2.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
8F
Best Distance
Dirt
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Feb 28, 2026AQU2nd