Owner

West Point Thoroughbreds (Terry Finley et al)

Trainer

Mark E. Casse

Jockey

Arrieta, Francisco

Breeder

HRH Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Al Saud

Earnings

$834,156

Color

Bay

Overview

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Meet Counting Stars

Counting Stars is a three-year-old Bay filly born on March 12, 2023, in Kentucky. Her dad is Honor A. P., a racehorse who earned over $532,000! Her mom is Paynterbynumbers. Both parents had racing careers with multiple wins.

Her Racing Story

Counting Stars is off to an impressive start! She has raced 7 times and won 4 races. That's 4 wins out of 7 races—an impressive winning percentage! Her most recent victory came on March 27, 2026, at Oaklawn Park Race Track. She was running 1 1/16 miles and won by 5.5 lengths at 4-5 odds. She has earned $972,606 total, which shows she races against top competition. In 2026 alone, she has already earned $742,000 from just 3 races! She's trained by Mark E. Casse, a championship trainer, and owned by West Point Thoroughbreds.

 

What Matters

You should root for Counting Stars because she's a proven winner! With 4 wins from 7 races, she shows she knows how to win consistently. She's raced at major tracks including Churchill Downs and Keeneland. Her recent March victory shows she's performing at the highest levels. She earned $742,000 in just 2026, meaning she's racing against the toughest horses available. She's trained by Mark E. Casse, a championship-level trainer, showing she receives elite guidance.

 

 

Caution

While Counting Stars is very impressive with 4 wins from 7 races, she has 2 losses that show she doesn't always prevail. One recent loss came on March 1, 2026, when she finished second by 3/4 length at Oaklawn Park. Another loss came on February 6, 2026, when she finished 8th at Oaklawn Park. These losses show she can struggle against the strongest competition sometimes. Still, her overall record remains very strong.

 

 

Counting Star's Important Related Information

Pedigree

Sire Name Honor A. P.

Dam Name Paynterbynumbers

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