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Emerging Market
Front Runner
“Emerging Market 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 Emerging Market gets loose on the front end, the race is often over before it starts.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at FG on 2026-03-21 in a $1M Stakes event
- Went off at 2-1 odds — the bettors' pick
- Peak GPS speed of 18.9 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerSteve Asmussen
JockeyTyler Gaffalione
SireNot This Time
DamRoyal Gem
Age3 yrs
Weight1156 lbs
$1.25M
Career Earnings
5
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.9 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)
18.9
Top Speed
ft/s
16.8
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.21
Stride Efficiency
1.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9.5F
Best Distance
Dirt
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Mar 21, 2026FG1st