The Byerley Turk Overnight Stakes is a thrilling event for four-year-olds and upward, set over a distance of six furlongs at Oaklawn Park. Here’s a comprehensive look at the horses, trainers, breeders, and key details for this $145,000 stakes race.
Race Details
- Purse: $145,000
- Entry Fee: $750 to pass the entry box and $750 additional to start
- Supplementary Nominations: $2,000 eligibility
- Weights:
- 124 lbs for all entrants
- Allowances for non-winners of $60,000 since November 20, 2024, $50,000 since September 20, 2024, $35,000 since August 20, 2024 (maiden and claiming races not considered)
- Purse Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, and 4% to fifth
Contenders
| P# | Horse | A/S | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major Blue | 5/H | Nik Juarez | 117 | D. Wayne Lukas | 30/1 |
| 2 | Osbourne | 6/G | Julien Leparoux | 124 | Ron Moquett | 10/1 |
| 3 | Attache | 5/G | Rafael Bejarano | 124 | Chris A. Hartman | 10/1 |
| 4 | Gold Luck | 5/H | Francisco Arrieta | 121 | Genaro Garcia | 20/1 |
| 5 | Banishing | 5/G | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | 124 | David Jacobson | 7/5 |
| 6 | Nasty Habit | 6/G | Ramon A. Vazquez | 119 | Peter Miller | 20/1 |
| 7 | Of a Revolution | 6/H | Fernando Jara | 117 | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | 4/1 |
| 8 | Booth | 4/C | Erik Asmussen | 124 | Steve M. Asmussen | 15/1 |
| 9 | Wendelssohn | 4/C | Tyler W. Bacon | 124 | Chris A. Hartman | 5/2 |
Horse Profiles
1. Major Blue (KY):
- Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
- Breeder: Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider
- Pedigree: Flatter – Ire, by Political Force
Major Blue is trained by veteran D. Wayne Lukas and is seeking to make an impact in this field1.
2. Osbourne (KY):
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Breeder: Amy Boulton
- Pedigree: Tapiture – Planet Rock, by Rock Hard Ten
Osbourne is a seasoned gelding under the guidance of Ron Moquett, aiming to leverage his experience for a strong performance.
3. Attache (KY):
- Trainer: Chris A. Hartman
- Breeder: Emily Bushnell & Oliver Bushnell & Martin and Pamela Wygod
- Pedigree: Violence – Ruminate, by Vindication
Attache, trained by Chris A. Hartman, is a strong contender with notable past performances.
4. Gold Luck (KY):
- Trainer: Genaro Garcia
- Breeder: Chuck Sandford & Maribeth Sandford
- Pedigree: Goldencents – Countess d’Oro, by Medaglia d’Oro
Gold Luck faces tough competition but has shown potential and is prepared by Genaro Garcia.
5. Banishing (KY):
- Trainer: David Jacobson
- Breeder: Godolphin
- Pedigree: Ghostzapper – Dowager, by A.P. Indy
Banishing enters the race following strong performances, including a meet-high 103 Beyer Speed Figure last time out.
6. Nasty Habit (KY):
- Trainer: Peter Miller
- Breeder: Rock Ridge Thoroughbreds, LLC
- Pedigree: Violence – Lemon Belle, by Lemon Drop Kid
Nasty Habit is making his first start since being reported as gelding.
7. Of a Revolution (KY):
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
- Breeder: Nursery Place
- Pedigree: Maclean’s Music – Hot Spell, by Salt Lake
Of a Revolution is coming off a strong performance and is a notable contender under Saffie A. Joseph, Jr
8. Booth (KY):
- Trainer: Steve M. Asmussen
- Breeder: Clearsky Farms
- Pedigree: Mitole – Sophia’s Song, by Bellamy Road
Booth, trained by Steve M. Asmussen, is expected to make a strong showing on the Oaklawn Park track.
9. Wendelssohn (KY):
- Trainer: Chris A. Hartman
- Breeder: Ruis Racing LLC
- Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Gangbusters, by Broken Vow
Wendelssohn is another strong contender from Chris A. Hartman’s stable, making him a significant threat.
Trainer Insights
- D. Wayne Lukas: A legendary figure in horse racing, known for his success with numerous stakes winners.
- Ron Moquett: A skilled trainer with a knack for preparing seasoned horses for big races.
- David Jacobson: Noted for his ability to condition horses for top performances, especially highlighted by Banishing’s recent form.
- Chris A. Hartman: Bringing two strong contenders, Attache and Wendelssohn.
Breeding Details
- Major Blue: Bred by Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider.
- Osbourne: Bred by Amy Boulton.
- Attache: Bred by Emily Bushnell & Oliver Bushnell & Martin and Pamela Wygod.
- Gold Luck: Bred by Chuck Sandford & Maribeth Sandford.
- Banishing: Bred by Godolphin.
- Nasty Habit: Bred by Rock Ridge Thoroughbreds, LLC.
- Of a Revolution: Bred by Nursery Place.
- Booth: Bred by Clearsky Farms.
- Wendelssohn: Bred by Ruis Racing LLC.
