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Major Dude
Closer
“Major Dude comes from well off the pace and relies on closing speed to pick up the pieces. The late turn of foot is real — GPS data confirms genuine acceleration — but sometimes the front runners are just too far gone.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at GP on 2026-01-24 in a $1M Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 18.3 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerTodd Pletcher
JockeyJoel Rosario
SireNyquist
DamMidnight Bloom
Age4 yrs
Weight1145 lbs
$425K
Career Earnings
2
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.3 ft/s — in the upper tier of GPS-tracked horses
- ✓Patient running style preserves energy for a strong stretch run
- ✓Stride efficiency of 2.37 indicates excellent biomechanics
⚠ Weaknesses
- ⚠Closing kick doesn't always arrive in time — can run out of real estate
GPS Performance Data
Speed Curve (ft/s across race)
18.3
Top Speed
ft/s
16.6
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.37
Stride Efficiency
12.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9F
Best Distance
Turf
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Jan 24, 2026GP12th