Franz Josef — Profile, Stats, Next Race & Odds
Full Franz Josef racing profile · with pedigree (Mshawish × Silent Emotion) · 1 upcoming race at US tracks. Live morning-line odds, jockey/trainer connections, surface and distance preference — updated daily from official US racing data.
★ Career record
Career-long record from The Racing API international database. Includes starts at all tracked tracks, not just NA.
★ Pedigree & connections
⏱ Upcoming — Friday 18 September 2026
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Exacta Bet: Top Two in Order
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