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Horse Racing Preview: King Cotton Stakes

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

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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.

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