Owner

St. Elias Stable and Starlight Racing

Trainer

Brad H. Cox

Jockey

Ortiz Jr., Irad

Breeder

Athens Woods LLC

Earnings

$507,900

Color

Gray or Roan

Overview

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Who is Kentucky Derby hopeful Fulleffort?

Fulleffort is a gray or roan colt born on April 26, 2023, making him three years old. He's trained by Brad H. Cox, one of the best trainers in American horse racing, and is owned by St. Elias Stable and Starlight Racing—serious ownership groups that invest in championship-quality horses.

 

Fulleffort's Family Tree

Fulleffort's father is Liam's Map, a great racehorse known for his versatility and ability to win on many different track surfaces. His mother is Callmethesqueeze, whose own father was Awesome Again, another accomplished racehorse. Having champions in both families is like being born into an athletic dynasty!

 

Fulleffort's Racing Record

Fulleffort has 7 career races with 3 wins, 2 second-place finishes, 1 third place, and has earned $694,115—a huge amount for such a young horse! Most importantly, he's proven he can win on multiple surfaces including all-weather tracks and grass (turf). This versatility makes him special because it shows he can adapt to different racing conditions.

What Matters—Why Root For Fulleffort?

Fulleffort deserves your support because he represents everything great about the Kentucky Derby trail. He's a proven winner who keeps improving, he's trained by one of America's best, and he's shown he can handle challenges on all-weather and turf surfaces. His recent victory at Turfway Park (March 21, 2026) racing at 9-5 odds proves he belongs with top-tier competitors. Watch for Fulleffort—he has the talent, coaching, and competitive heart to run a great race at Churchill Downs!

Fulleffort’s Important Related Information

    Pedigree

    Sire Name Liam's Map

    Dam Name Callmethesqueeze

    Derby News March 21, 2026

    Fulleffort rallies in Jeff Ruby Steaks; Lorelei Lee wires Bourbonette Oaks

    Fulleffort surged down the center of Turfway Park’s stretch to win Saturday’s $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, and Lorelei Lee went gate-to-wire in the $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks.

    Horse Profile March 25, 2026

    Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Fulleffort

    St. Elias Stable and Starlight Racing’s Fulleffort moved to the lead in the early stretch and powered clear late in posting a decisive, 2 1/2-length win in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park on March 21.

    Derby News March 24, 2026

    Kentucky Derby Prep Review March 24, 2026

    Emerging Market and Fulleffort are Kentucky Derby-bound after winning major qualifiers over the weekend, the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).

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