Candy Ride Colt Emerging Market Sparkles in 'Rising Star' Debut

Klaravich Stables' horse wins maiden allowance race at Tampa Bay Downs.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Emerging Market, a 3-year-old colt by Candy Ride, made an impressive debut at Tampa Bay Downs, winning a maiden allowance race and earning the 'TDN Rising Star' designation. The $185,000 Keeneland September purchase outdueled the even-money favorite Powershift in the final furlong to win by three-quarters of a length.

Why it matters

Emerging Market's victory as the 16-5 second choice in the race suggests he could be a promising prospect for owner Klaravich Stables and trainer Chad Brown. The 'TDN Rising Star' designation indicates the colt showed significant potential in his first career start.

The details

Emerging Market broke from the two-hole and sat off the pace early, tracking the favorite Powershift. He made a sharp move three-wide on the turn and battled Powershift in the stretch, prevailing by three-quarters of a length. The final time was 1.45 seconds quicker than the 3-year-old fillies went in the Suncoast Stakes earlier on the card.

  • The race took place on Saturday afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs.
  • Emerging Market is a 3-year-old colt.

The players

Emerging Market

A 3-year-old colt by Candy Ride who won his debut at Tampa Bay Downs and was designated a 'TDN Rising Star'.

Klaravich Stables

The owner of Emerging Market, who purchased the colt for $185,000 at the 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

Chad Brown

The trainer of Emerging Market.

Powershift

The even-money favorite in the race, who finished second to Emerging Market.

Make My Day

The $1.1 million Keeneland September purchase who finished third in the race.

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The takeaway

Emerging Market's impressive debut victory as the second choice suggests he could be a promising 3-year-old prospect for owner Klaravich Stables and trainer Chad Brown, earning the 'TDN Rising Star' designation typically reserved for horses showing significant potential in their first career start.