11Percy's Bar

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Meet Percy's Bar: The Fast-Rising Filly

Percy's Bar earned considerable attention for her dominant win at Keeneland earlier this month, drawing away from her rivals in impressive fashion. The honest asterisk is that today's race is slightly longer than that effort, and she hasn't yet been asked to run the full Kentucky Oaks distance. Her best performances have come at Keeneland specifically, and her record at other tracks has been less commanding, which is a fair question worth noting. On the positive side, she already owns a stakes win at Churchill Downs, exactly where she'll race on Friday, and her trainer has her working well. If her recent dominant win reflects her true ability with more still in reserve, the extra distance should be within reach. If that was a peak effort, the final stretch on Friday may be where the trip finds her out.

Her Family Tree

Percy's Bar's father is Upstart, a stallion who won $1.7 million during his racing career and competed at distances up to 1 1/4 miles. Her mother, Honestly Deb, comes from a family that includes Silver Charm, a champion racehorse who won the Kentucky Derby. This gives Percy's Bar excellent classic distance bloodlines.

Her Racing Record

Percy's Bar has raced six times and won three races:
Her first win came April 23, 2025, at Keeneland in a maiden race (4.5 furlongs)
Her second win came June 29, 2025, at Churchill Downs (6 furlongs)
Her third win came Oct. 3, 2025, at Keeneland (1 1/16 miles)
Her most recent win was April 3, 2026, at Keeneland (1 1/16 miles)

She has also finished second and third in stakes races, showing she can compete against tough competition.

What Matters: Why to Root for Percy's Bar

Percy's Bar represents steady improvement and consistent excellence. At just three years old, she's already proven she can win at classic distances like 1 1/16 miles and 1 1/8 miles. Her $1 million in earnings shows she competes at the highest levels. The same jockey, Luan Machado, rides her in every race, showing her trainer trusts their partnership.

Caution: Potential Vulnerabilities

Percy's Bar has only raced six times, which is limited experience for top-level competition. She's also only raced on fast dirt—no experience on other surfaces. Her two most recent races outside her April 3 win showed third-place finishes, indicating she's still developing. She'll need to prove she can consistently beat the very best.

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