Drefong
Foaled 2013 · by Gio Ponti out of Eltimaas (Ghostzapper)
Form 11/U16 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 27 Aug 16 – 4 Nov 17, last for Bob Baffert
Group 1 won the Ketel One King's Bishop Stakes (3yo) (Dirt) (2016)
Group 1 won the TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint (3yo+) (Dirt) (2016)
Group 1 won the Forego Stakes (3yo+) (Dirt) (2017)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 17 | Del Mar (USA) Group 1TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint (3yo+) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 6/10 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 26 Aug 17 | Saratoga (USA) Group 1Forego Stakes (3yo+) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 1/10 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 30 Jul 17 | Del Mar (USA) Group 1Bing Crosby Stakes (3yo+) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | UR/9 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 5 Nov 16 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint (3yo+) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 1/7 | – | Martin Garcia |
| 27 Aug 16 | Saratoga (USA) Group 1Ketel One King's Bishop Stakes (3yo) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 1/12 | – | Mike E Smith |
Gio Ponti as a stallion
In our records: 54 runners, 14 winners (26%), 7 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 8 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2013–2022.
On the track himself: 28 runs, 11 wins — Group 1 winner (Frank E Kilroe Mile (Handicap) (Turf)).
His best
Drefong Group 1 · Olympic Runner Group 2 · America's Tale Group 2 · Gray's Fable Group 3 · Gucci Factor Group 3 · Planchart Listed OR 96
The dam: Eltimaas by Ghostzapper
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Gamble (USA) bt 2020 horse · by Medaglia d'Oro | 2 | 0 | – |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.