The Bob Bork Texas Turf Mile Stakes at Sam Houston Race Park features a purse of $100,000 and covers a distance of one mile on turf. This race is open to three-year-old horses and promises to be an exciting contest with a competitive field. Let’s take a closer look at each contender.
Horses and Jockeys
- My Wife Is Right (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/C
- Medication: L
- Jockey: E. Valdez-Jiminez
- Weight: 117 Lbs
- Trainer: R. E. Cravens III
- Morning Line Odds: 15/1
- Owner: Lone Star Racing Club
- Breeder: Scott Dilworth, Evan Dilworth & Randy Andrews
- Pedigree: Practical Joke – Krissys Manicure (by Twirling Candy)
- Chasing Liberty (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/C
- Medication: L1
- Jockey: M. Franco
- Weight: 122 Lbs
- Trainer: R. Atras
- Morning Line Odds: 1/1
- Owner: Twin Creeks Racing Stables LLC
- Breeder: Twin Creeks Farm
- Pedigree: Constitution – Peaceful (by Declaration of War)
- Gold Front (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/C
- Medication: L
- Jockey: L. Wade
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: T. Eoff
- Morning Line Odds: 20/1
- Owner: Terry Eoff
- Breeder: Katherine Lurie
- Pedigree: Summer Front – Silver Gem (by Gemologist)
- Perry County (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/C
- Medication: L
- Jockey: D. L. Parker
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: V. Litfin
- Morning Line Odds: 6/1
- Owner: Veronica Litfin
- Breeder: Shortleaf Stable
- Pedigree: Collected – Tyrannical (by Street Boss)
- Roustabout (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/C
- Medication: L1
- Jockey: S. Elliott
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: S. M. Asmussen
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Owner: Clark O. Brewster
- Breeder: Barry Becker & Judith Becker
- Pedigree: Caravaggio – Legendary Peace (by Peace Rules)
- Curahee (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/G
- Medication: L
- Jockey: B. Curtis
- Weight: 117 Lbs
- Trainer: B. T. Russell
- Morning Line Odds: 7/2
- Owner: DARRS, Inc.
- Breeder: Lothenbach Stables Inc
- Pedigree: War of Will – Blameitonthemusic (by Blame)
- Brooklyn Alley Cat (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/G
- Medication: L1
- Jockey: I. V. Diego
- Weight: 117 Lbs
- Trainer: D. Pish
- Morning Line Odds: 8/1
- Owner: Jay Hester and Danny Pish
- Breeder: Southern Comfort Farm LLC
- Pedigree: Ministers Wild Cat – Dream On Kayla (by Decarchy)
- Trevaggio (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/C
- Medication: L1
- Jockey: R. Diaz
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: D. Pish
- Morning Line Odds: 20/1
- Owner: Duffy’s Racing Stable LLC, Heider Racing Stables LLC and Childers Premier Horses LLC
- Breeder: Sun Valley Farm
- Pedigree: Caravaggio – Irish Teardrop (GB) (by Fastnet Rock (AUS))
- Gunny Highway (OK)
- Age/Sex: 3/G
- Medication: L1
- Jockey: I. Wiseman
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: R. E. Cravens III
- Morning Line Odds: 30/1
- Owner: Davey De Wilkett
- Breeder: Davey De Wilkett
- Pedigree: Blended Citizen – Leisure (by Harlan’s Holiday)
This year’s Bob Bork Texas Turf Mile Stakes boasts a field of talented three-year-olds, each eager to showcase their abilities. The favorite, Chasing Liberty, trained by Robert Atras, is expected to deliver a strong performance, but there are plenty of challengers ready to upset the odds. Watch out for Curahee and Perry County, who have shown promise and could make a significant impact.
