The King Cotton Stakes at Oaklawn Park promises to be an exhilarating race with a purse of $150,000. This six-furlong race is open to four-year-olds and upward. With a competitive field of contenders, let’s dive into a detailed preview of each horse.
Horses and Jockeys
- Tejano Twist (KY)
- Age/Sex: 6/G
- Jockey: F. Prat
- Weight: 117 Lbs
- Trainer: C. A. Hartman
- Morning Line Odds: 3/1
- Owner: JD Thoroughbreds LLC (Jackie Slawson) & Joey Keith Davis
- Breeder: Tom Durant
- Pedigree: Practical Joke – Haley’s Lolipop (by Cuvee)
- Miles Ahead (KY)
- Age/Sex: 8/G
- Jockey: C. J. Hernandez
- Weight: 124 Lbs
- Trainer: P. J. McGee
- Morning Line Odds: 7/2
- Owner: Jay Em Ess Stable (Samantha Siegel)
- Breeder: Nicholas M. Lotz & Betsy Kelley
- Pedigree: Competitive Edge – Jennie R. (by Awesome Again)
- Durante (KY)
- Age/Sex: 6/G
- Jockey: R. Santana, Jr.
- Weight: 117 Lbs
- Trainer: D. Jacobson
- Morning Line Odds: 20/1
- Owner: David Jacobson
- Breeder: William Humphries & Altair Farms, LLC
- Pedigree: Distorted Humor – Seahawk Girl (by Pioneerof the Nile)
- Gulfport (KY)
- Age/Sex: 5/H
- Jockey: E. Asmussen
- Weight: 121 Lbs
- Trainer: S. M. Asmussen
- Morning Line Odds: 2/1
- Owner: W.L., & Corinne Heiligbrodt, Jackpot Farm (T. Green), Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (C. Castille), Coolmore Stud (M. Ryan)
- Breeder: Diamond Creek Farm
- Pedigree: Uncle Mo – Fame and Fortune (by Unbridled’s Song)
- Edge to Edge (KY)
- Age/Sex: 7/H
- Jockey: R. Bejarano
- Weight: 117 Lbs
- Trainer: C. A. Hartman
- Morning Line Odds: 20/1
- Owner: Peggy Thompson
- Breeder: Yeamans Racing Stable, LLC
- Pedigree: Competitive Edge – Brief Mark (by Benchmark)
- Happy Is a Choice (KY)
- Age/Sex: 5/G
- Jockey: R. A. Vazquez
- Weight: 124 Lbs
- Trainer: J. A. Ortiz
- Morning Line Odds: 8/5
- Owner: Hooties Racing LLC (Brian Moore), WSS Racing, LLC (William Simon) & 4G Racing, LLC (Brent & Sharilyn Gasaway)
- Breeder: Builder’s Mart, Inc.
- Pedigree: Runhappy – Fast Alexia (by Afleet Alex)
Race Overview
The King Cotton Stakes features a talented field of seasoned horses. Happy Is a Choice, trained by J. A. Ortiz, is the morning line favorite and is expected to deliver a strong performance. Gulfport and Tejano Twist are also top contenders and could challenge for the win. Miles Ahead and Durante have the potential to make a significant impact, while Edge to Edge could surprise with a solid run.
This race promises to be a thrilling event with plenty of excitement and competition. The winner will not only take home the lion’s share of the purse but also gain prestige in this competitive stakes race.
