OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Remington Park’s Jeffrey A. Hawk Memorial Stakes delivers a compelling lineup of three-year-olds and older thoroughbreds vying over one mile and seventy yards for a $75,000 purse, bolstered by $7,500 from the Oklahoma Bred Program. With rich pedigrees and high-caliber trainers in play, this stakes race promises late-season fireworks on dirt.
Race Details
- Distance: 1 mile & 70 yards (dirt)
- Eligibility: 3-year-olds and older
- Entry Fee: $800 + $700 to start
- Weight Assignments:
- 3-year-olds: 121 lbs
- Older horses: 124 lbs
- Allowances:
- -2 lbs: No stakes win in 2024
- -4 lbs: No $30K win at a mile+ in 2024
- -6 lbs: No $18K win at a mile+ in 2024
Contender Roster & Pedigrees
| Horse | State | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | Pedigree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denington | KY | R Diaz | K G McPeek | 118 lbs | Gun Runner × Stronger Than Ever (Congrats) |
| C W Prize | OK | R E Eramia | J S Offolter | 118 lbs | Code West × M B Prize (Pure Prize) |
| Number One Dude | OK | L D Goncalves | S E Young | 124 lbs | American Lion × Ebony Uno (Macho Uno) |
| Logical Myth | KY | D Cabrera | S H Davis | 120 lbs | Data Link × Undo (Flatter) |
| Victory for Vets | TX | J L Alvarez | W B Calhoun | 121 lbs | Tapiture × Diamondinthestream (Smart Strike) |
| Paluxy | KY | F Wethey Jr. | S E Young | 118 lbs | Brody’s Cause × Miss Pippa (Master Command) |
| Silver Prospector | KY | S Elliott | S M Asmussen | 124 lbs | Declaration of War × Tap Softly (Tapit) |
| U. S. Army | KY | L S Quinonez | S H Davis | 118 lbs | Army Mule × She Stays Rollin (War Front) |
| Mazuma | KY | B Quinonez | S E Young | 120 lbs | American Pharoah × Moth (Galileo) |
| Fowler Blue | CA | E A Maldonado | D F O’Neill | 118 lbs | Curlin to Mischief × Roses for Joni (Unusual Heat) |
Top Contenders to Watch
- Silver Prospector: A classy veteran with multiple graded stakes wins. Backed by Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, he carries top weight and reputation into the gate.
- Denington: Gun Runner progeny trained by Ken McPeek, with consistent stakes performances. Looks well-positioned to challenge the favorites.
- U. S. Army: Last year’s winner returns for a repeat bid. Light on weight and long on grit, he’ll be a major player with Luis Quinonez aboard.
Strategic Outlook
- Weight Dynamics: Horses without recent stakes wins or large purses earn key weight breaks, potentially shifting late-race momentum.
- Trainer Strengths: High-profile barns like Asmussen, McPeek, and Calhoun bring seasoned strategy and race-day readiness.
- Closing Potential: Middle-distance setup favors tactical stalkers and late kickers, especially under projected fast conditions.
Final Thoughts
The Jeffrey A. Hawk Memorial Stakes offers a mix of seasoned warhorses and hungry upstarts. With pedigree strength, proven connections, and over $80K in total prize money, the race serves as a definitive year-end test at Remington Park. Expect high intensity, strategic positioning, and a finish worthy of its namesake.
