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Astronomer
Stalker
“Astronomer runs a tactically smart race from mid-pack, tracking the pace and looking for an opening. The GPS profile shows steady speed throughout with a moderate late move — reliable but rarely explosive.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at GP on 2026-01-24 in a $1M Stakes event
- Longshot at 40.2-1 odds — the kind of horse that makes trifectas pay
- Peak GPS speed of 18.0 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerRichard Mandella
JockeyJunior Alvarado
SireWar Front
DamDesert Flower
Age5 yrs
Weight1130 lbs
$800K
Career Earnings
3
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.0 ft/s — in the upper tier of GPS-tracked horses
- ✓Versatile tactical position allows adaptation to different pace scenarios
- ✓Consistent GPS speed profile shows professional-level fitness
⚠ Weaknesses
- ⚠Limited GPS sample size means consistency is still unproven
GPS Performance Data
Speed Curve (ft/s across race)
18.0
Top Speed
ft/s
17.0
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.27
Stride Efficiency
4.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9F
Best Distance
Turf
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Jan 24, 2026GP4th