25Nearly

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Who is Nearly?

Nearly is a 3-year-old dark bay colt born Feb. 20, 2023, in Florida. He's trained by Todd A. Pletcher, one of America's top horse trainers, and owned by Centennial Farms. This colt has raced exclusively at Gulfstream Park and Belmont at the Big A.

Family Tree

Nearly's father is Not This Time, who won two important races and earned $454,183. His mother is Ib Prospecting, a mare who won two races and earned $60,640. Not This Time's father was Giant's Causeway, and Ib Prospecting's father was Mineshaft, both establishing strong racing bloodlines. This family tree shows horses built for fast dirt racing.

Racing Record

Nearly has raced five times with three wins, earning $299,400. His victories came at six furlongs (Nov. 22, 2025), seven furlongs (Jan. 2, 2026), and 1 1/16 miles (Jan. 31, 2026)—all at Gulfstream Park. His most recent race on March 28, 2026, finished 4th by 3 1/ lengths at 1 1/8 miles.

What Matters

Nearly has won three of five races, showing strong winning ability. He won a stakes race at 1 1/16 miles, demonstrating he can compete at serious distances. He's trained by Todd A. Pletcher, who has trained Kentucky Derby winners before. His wins came at strong odds, suggesting he's been competitive against quality horses.

NEARLY aced the G3 Holy Bull test and earns 20 points to the @kentuckyderby! ✅🌹@Centennial_Farm @PletcherRacing @ljlmvel pic.twitter.com/qGsrhWh8mz

— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 1, 2026

Caution

Nearly's recent form shows concerns. He lost his last race, moving up in distance to 1 1/8 miles. He's never run at the Kentucky Derby distance of 1 1/4 miles. His win streak ended recently, raising questions about consistency against tougher competition as distances increase.

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