Congrats (horse)
| Congrats[1] | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred[1] |
| Sire | A.P. Indy[1] |
| Grandsire | Seattle Slew[1] |
| Dam | Praise[1] |
| Damsire | Mr. Prospector[1] |
| Sex | Stallion[1] |
| Foaled | March 13, 2000[1] Kentucky, USA[1] |
| Died | July 28, 2025 (aged 25)[1] Florida, USA |
| Country | United States of America[1] |
| Breeder | Claiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneiderr[2] |
| Owner | Cloverleaf Farm II, Inc.r[2] |
| Trainer | Claude R McGaughey III →Richard Mandella →Claude R McGaughey III →Richard Mandella →Kathleen O'Connell[2][3] |
| Record | 26: 7-3-16[2] |
| Earnings | 998,960 USD[2] |
| Major wins | |
| San Pasqual Handicap (2005) | |
Congrats (March 13, 2000 - July 28, 2025) was an American thoroughbred racehorse.[1]
Racing career
Congrats debuted and won his maiden race at the Saratoga Race Course on July 27, 2002.[4]
Congrats won his first graded race when he won the San Pasqual Handicap in 2005.[5] He was later sent to the 2005 Dubai World Cup, where he finished 5th behind Roses In May.[6]
Racing form
The following form is based on information available on Equibase and Racing Post.[3][2]
| Date | Track | Race | Grade | Finish | Jockey | Distance | Condition | Winner (2nd Place) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 – two-year-old season | ||||||||
| Jul 27 | Saratoga | Maiden Special Weight | 1st | Pat Day | 6.5 furlong | Fast | (Outer Reef) | |
| Sept 7 | Belmont | Allowance | 3rd | Pat Day | 7 furlong | Fast | Desert Warrior | |
| 2003 – three-year-old season | ||||||||
| May 3 | Aqueduct | Allowance | 1st | John Velazquez | 7 furlong | Fast | (Mister Hennessy) | |
| June 7 | Belmont | Allowance | 4th | Edgar Prado | 1 mile | Good | Strong Hope | |
| July 10 | Belmont | Allowance | 1st | Edgar Prado | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | (Poppy's Image) | |
| Aug 3 | Saratoga | Jim Dandy Stakes | GII | 3rd | Mike Luzzi | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Strong Hope |
| Aug 23 | Saratoga | Travers Stakes | GI | 5th | Mike Luzzi | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Ten Most Wanted |
| Oct 2 | Belmont | Allowance | 1st | Edgar Prado | 1 mile 1/8 furlong | Fast | (Thunder Blitz) | |
| Oct 29 | Aqueduct | Discovery Handicap | GIII | 4th | Edgar Prado | 1 mile 1 furlong | Muddy | During |
| 2004 – four-year-old season | ||||||||
| Apr 3 | Keeneland | Allowance | 1st | John Velazquez | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | (American Style) | |
| Apr 30 | Churchill Downs | Alysheba Stakes | L | 1st | John Velazquez | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Sloppy | (Perfect Drift) |
| June 12 | Belmont | Brooklyn Handicap | GII | 5th | Javier Castellano | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Seattle Fitz |
| Jul 31 | Arlington | Washington Park Handicap | GII | 3rd | R. Douglas | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | Eye of the Tiger |
| Aug 22 | Saratoga | Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap | GII | 6th | John Velazquez | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Evening Attire |
| Dec 11 | Hollywood Park | Native Diver Handicap | GIII | 6th | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Truly a Judge |
| 2005 – five-year-old season | ||||||||
| Jan 8 | Santa Anita | San Pasqual Handicap | GII | 1st | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 110 yards | Sloppy | (Total Impact) |
| Feb 6 | Santa Anita | San Antonio Handicap | GII | 3rd | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Lundy's Liability |
| Mar 5 | Santa Anita | Santa Anita Handicap | GI | 2nd | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Rock Hard Ten |
| Mar 26 | Nad Al Sheba | Dubai World Cup | GI | 5th | Tyler Baze | 2000 meter | Fast | Roses In May |
| June 11 | Hollywood Park | Ack Ack Handicap | L | 2nd | Tyler Baze | 7.5 furlongs | Fast | McCann's Mojave |
| July 9 | Hollywood Park | Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap | GI | 3rd | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Lava Man |
| Aug 21 | Del Mar | Pacific Classic Stakes | GI | 8着 | Tyler Baze | 1 mile 2 furlong | Fast | Borrego |
| 2006 – six-year-old season | ||||||||
| Feb 18 | Santa Anita | San Carlos Handicap | GII | 7th | T. Baze | 7 furlongs | Fast | Surf Cat |
| Apr 1 | Santa Anita | Tokyo City Handicap | GIII | 7th | T. Baze | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Preachinatthebar |
| May 29 | Calder | Memorial Day Handicap | GIII | 2nd | Daniel Centeno | 1 mile 1/2 furlong | Fast | Siphon City |
| July 1 | Prairie Meadows | Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap | GII | 9th | Daniel Centeno | 1 mile 1 furlong | Fast | Siphon City |
Stud Record
After retiring from racing, he was sent to the Cloverleaf Farms in Florida to stand stud in 2007. The following year, the horse was sent to Vinery Stud and later to WinStar Farm in 2013. Congrats' most successful progeny is Turbulent Descent, who won multiple graded races including the Santa Anita Oaks.[7]
In addition, Congrats is a successful damsire; having sired the dams of both Caravel (Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint) and Shedaresthedevil (Kentucky Oaks).[8][9] He is also a successful damsire in Japan, having sired the dams of both Danon Decile (Tōkyō Yūshun) and Forever Young (Tokyo Daishōten, Saudi Cup).[10][11]
Notable progeny
c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Major Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Turbulent Descent[12] | f | Santa Anita Oaks, Test Stakes, Ballerina Stakes, Hollywood Starlet Stakes |
| 2008 | Wickedly Perfect[13] | f | Alcibiades Stakes |
| 2009 | Emma's Encore[14] | f | Prioress Stakes, Victory Ride Stakes |
| 2011 | Haveyougoneaway[15] | f | Ballerina Stakes |
| 2013 | Forever Darling[16] | f | Santa Ynez Stakes |
He retired from stud duty in 2021 and was pensioned at WinStar Farm.[17] On July 28, 2025, Congrats passed away due to natural causes at the age of 25.[10][18][19]
Pedigree
| Sire A.P. Indy 1989 dk.b. |
Seattle Slew 1974 dk.b. |
Bold Reasoning | Boldnesian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason to Earn | |||
| My Charmer | Poker | ||
| Fair Charmer | |||
| Weekend Surprise 1980 b. |
Secretariat | Bold Ruler | |
| Somethingroyal | |||
| Lassie Dear | Buckpasser | ||
| Gay Missile | |||
| Dam Praise 1994 b. |
Mr. Prospector 1970 b. |
Raise a Native | Native Dancer |
| Raise You | |||
| Gold Digger | Nashua | ||
| Sequence | |||
| Wild Applause 1981 b. |
Northern Dancer | Nearctic | |
| Natalma | |||
| Glowing Tribute | Graustark | ||
| Admiring |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Congrats(USA)". JBIS-Search. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b c d e f "Congrats(KY)". Equibase. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b "Congrats(USA)". Racing Post. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Saratoga Charts". Equibase. 2002-07-27. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Shinar, Jack (2005-01-08). "Congrats Takes Bow in San Pasqual". BloodHorse. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Full Result 5.20 Nad Al Sheba (UAE)". Racing Post. 2005-03-26. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Jagow, Scott (2010-12-11). "Turbulent Descent stays unbeaten, wins Starlet at Hollywood". Paulick Report. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Mitchell, Eric (2022-11-05). "Caravel Tops Males in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Shocker". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Daugherty, Meredith (2020-09-04). "Shedaresthedevil Upsets Kentucky Oaks". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b "「母の父でフォーエバーヤングとダノンデサイルを輩出」米国の種牡馬コングラッツ死す". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "母父として「3カ国」のダービー制覇 注目集めるコングラッツとは？". netkeiba (in Japanese). 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Turbulent Descent(USA)". JBIS-Search. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Wickedly Perfect(USA)". JBIS-Search. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Emma's Encore(USA)". JBIS-Search. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Haveyougoneaway(USA)". JBIS-Search. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Forever Darling(USA)". www.jbis.jp. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Distorted Humor, Congrats Pensioned by WinStar". Thoroughbred Daily News. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Death of stallion Congrats aged 25 after happy retirement in Florida". Racing Post. 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Nevills, Joe (2025-07-29). "Veteran Sire Congrats Dies At Age 25". Paulick Report. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Congrats(USA)". JBIS-Search. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "PEDIGREE (5-GEN)". netkeiba.com. Retrieved 2025-08-15.