Nuclear Option

(USA)
Country
USA
Foal Date
2015-03-14
Sex
gelding
Colour
dark bay/brown
Sire
First Defence
Dam
Listen Boy
Sire of Dam
After Market
Trainer
Miguel Penaloza
Owner
Amezquita, Gerardo, Franco
About

Nuclear Option is an 8-year-old dark bay or brown gelding from the United States, trained by Miguel Penaloza. He is sired by First Defence and his dam is Listen Boy. Throughout his career, Nuclear Option has won 2 races. His most notable victory came on January 10, 2023, at Philadelphia Park, where he was ridden by Yabriel Ramos and claimed a significant win in a $24,000 claiming race, beating Breezy Gust. He has proven to be a profitable horse for bettors, yielding a 200 percent return on investment for those who have supported him throughout his career.