First Strike

First Strike is a 4-year-old dark bay or brown colt from the United States, trained by Paulo Lobo. He is sired by the stallion Medaglia D’oro and is out of the mare Strike Charmer. Throughout his career, First Strike has won two races. His biggest victory came on March 2, 2024, at Turfway Park, where he was ridden by Adam Beschizza and triumphed in the $45,802 Allowance Optional Claiming race, beating Asmodeus. He has proven to be a lucrative horse for bettors, yielding a 250 percent return on investment for those who have supported him throughout his career.