Played Hard

Played Hard is a 6-year-old bay mare from the United States, trained by Philip Bauer. She is sired by Into Mischief and her dam is Well Lived. Throughout her career, Played Hard has won five races. Her most notable victory came on May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs, where she was ridden by John Velazquez and won the $750,000 Race 9 - La Troienne Stakes Presented By Twinspires (Grade 1), beating Secret Oath. She has been a profitable horse for bettors, yielding a 159 percent return on investment for those who supported her throughout her racing journey.