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Universe
Stalker
“Universe runs a tactically smart race from mid-pack, tracking the pace and looking for an opening. The GPS profile shows steady speed throughout with a moderate late move — reliable but rarely explosive.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at FG on 2026-03-21 in a $1M Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 18.3 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerShug McGaughey
JockeyJose Ortiz
SireJustify
DamStarlight Melody
Age6 yrs
Weight1179 lbs
$1.48M
Career Earnings
4
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.3 ft/s — in the upper tier of GPS-tracked horses
- ✓Versatile tactical position allows adaptation to different pace scenarios
- ✓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)
18.3
Top Speed
ft/s
16.6
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.21
Stride Efficiency
4.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9.5F
Best Distance
Dirt
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Mar 21, 2026FG4th