Verifire
Sex/Age: 4yo Colt
DOB: April 10, 2022
Sire/Dam: Authentic x Ruby Trust (by Smart Strike)
Trainer: Brad Cox
Status: Active, In Training
Record: 2-time Stakes Winner
Acquired: 2024 OBS March 2-Year Old Sale ($1,000,000)
Overview:
Verifire made an immediate impact, breaking his maiden on debut at Colonial Downs on Virginia Derby Day to earn TDN Rising Star honors. He followed up with another strong performance at Pimlico on Black-Eyed Susan Day before then capturing the Maxfield Stakes at Churchill Downs, marking his first stakes victory. In 2026 thus far he returned to the winners circle in an ALW at Churchill Downs and then headed back into stakes company. Winning the Reigh Count Stakes back at Colonial Downs in Aug.
By Authentic, a Kentucky Derby winner and son of Into Mischief
Out of Ruby Trust, from a family with proven class and durability
Stakes winner at Churchill Downs and Colonial Downs
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Maxfield Stakes
ALW Win
Maiden Win