Payne

Payne is a 9-year-old dark bay or brown gelding from the United States, trained by Steven Asmussen. He is the offspring of the stallion Paynter and the mare Vertical Vision. Throughout his career, Payne has won three races. His most notable victory occurred on February 9, 2024, at Oaklawn Park, where he was ridden by Keith Asmussen and triumphed in an $90,805 Allowance Optional Claiming race, beating Strava. Over time, he has proven to be a lucrative horse for bettors, yielding a 61 percent return on investment for those who have supported him throughout his racing career.