Franz Josef

(USA)
Country
USA
Foal Date
2018-04-11
Sex
gelding
Colour
dark bay/brown
Sire
Mshawish
Dam
Silent Emotion
Sire of Dam
Ghazi
Trainer
Glenn Wismer
Owner
Novogratz Racing Stables Inc
About

Franz Josef is a 6-year-old dark bay or brown gelding from the United States, trained by Glenn Wismer. He is the offspring of the stallion Mshawish and the mare Silent Emotion. Throughout his racing career, Franz Josef has won 3 races. His most notable victory occurred on July 25, 2024, at Canterbury Park, where he was ridden by Eduardo Gallardo and won an $18,300 Allowance Optional Claiming race, defeating Mr. Navigator. He has proven to be a profitable horse for bettors, yielding a 23 percent return on investment for those who have backed him throughout his career.