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Pavlovian
Front Runner
“Pavlovian is a wire-to-wire warrior who takes the lead from the break and dares the field to catch them. GPS data shows blistering early fractions that most horses simply can't match. When Pavlovian gets loose on the front end, the race is often over before it starts.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at FG on 2026-03-21 in a $1M Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 18.9 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerShug McGaughey
JockeyJose Ortiz
SireTapit
DamVelvet Thunder
Age3 yrs
Weight1144 lbs
$350K
Career Earnings
1
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.9 ft/s — in the upper tier of GPS-tracked horses
- ✓Can dictate pace from the front, forcing others to chase
- ✓Stride efficiency of 2.31 indicates excellent biomechanics
⚠ Weaknesses
- ⚠Limited GPS sample size means consistency is still unproven
GPS Performance Data
Speed Curve (ft/s across race)
18.9
Top Speed
ft/s
16.7
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.31
Stride Efficiency
2.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9.5F
Best Distance
Dirt
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Mar 21, 2026FG2nd