First Defender

First Defender is a 4-year-old colt from the United States, trained by Steven Asmussen. He is sired by Quality Road and his dam is Love And Pride. So far, First Defender has won one race in his career. On January 21, 2023, at Fair Grounds, he was ridden by Tyler Gaffalione and achieved his biggest victory to date by winning the $34,667 Maiden Special Weight, where he triumphed over Quaternion. He has proven to be a profitable horse for bettors, offering a 125 percent return on investment if you had wagered on him throughout his career.