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Skippylongstocking
Front Runner
“Skippylongstocking 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 Skippylongstocking gets loose on the front end, the race is often over before it starts.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at GP on 2026-01-24 in a $3M Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 17.7 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerShug McGaughey
JockeyJose Ortiz
SireTapit
DamVelvet Thunder
Age3 yrs
Weight1184 lbs
$350K
Career Earnings
1
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Strong peak velocity of 17.7 ft/s — competitive with top-level competition
- ✓Can dictate pace from the front, forcing others to chase
- ✓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)
17.7
Top Speed
ft/s
16.8
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.21
Stride Efficiency
1.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9F
Best Distance
Dirt
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Jan 24, 2026GP1st