Kudos’ racing career features multiple graded stakes wins, including the Jim Murray Memorial Handicap, Californian Stakes (G2) and San Marino Handicap. Possessing a late running style, his most impressive win was the 2002 Oaklawn Handicap (G1) in which he trailed by as much as 15 lengths before storming to the front in the stretch and galloping away to a 4 3/4 length victory. A successful runner on both turf and dirt, Kudos earned an impressive $1,238,000.
Winnings:
24 Starts, 7 Wins, 5 Places, 4 Shows. Career Earnings: $1,238,935
Racing History:
Oaklawn S (G1) at Oaklawn Park 2002, Californian S (G2) at Hollywood Park 2003, Jim Murray H at Hollywood Park 2001, San Marino H at Santa Anita 2002 Other notable races: 3rd in Santa Anita Handicap (G1) 2002, 3rd in Santa Anita Handicap (G1) 003, 2nd Sunset H (G2) at Hollywood Park 2001, 3rd Oaklawn H (G2) 2003
Won stakes on both turf and dirt. Performed well at top levels from distances of 1 1/8 mile to a 1/2 mile
Joined Old Friends:
2006