He made just one start as a 2-year-old on July 26, 2025. Today at Colonial Downs – after nearly a year away from the races – PARTY GUEST made his 3-year-old debut a grand one, breaking his maiden in a 5 1/2 furlong turf sprint with Jorge Ruiz.

Away sharply, he settled back in 4th down the backstretch in the field of eight. Swung five wide out of the turn, he dueled briefly with longshot Fanti before taking the lead near the furlong marker and increasing his lead to the wire to win by two lengths.

Hope Jones’ New Jersey homebred colt by The Factor is out of Party Boat, her multiple graded stakes-placed earner of $387, 246 by Into Mischief. Cheers to hope on Party Guest’s first win!